Wisconsin is no stranger to high-profile cases and horrific murderers, from the notorious Jeffrey Dahmer to the perplexing Ed Gein. But on a cold night in February 2022, a new name was added to the list of Wisconsin’s worst: Taylor Schabusiness. From the outset, the details of the case shocked even the most hardened detectives and traumatized young rookies.


        A blizzard in Massachusetts. A Boston police officer found dead in the snow. His girlfriend, Karen Read, accused of murder. After last year's mistrial left the country divided, the courtroom drama is back in the spotlight—this time with higher stakes, new prosecutors, and explosive evidence emerging as the case unfolds in real time.Law and Crime’s hit podcast series returns with a brand new season: KAREN: THE RETRIAL. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Kristin Thorne, each episode delivers exclusive analysis, behind-the-scenes access, and expert interviews you won’t find anywhere else. With both sides fighting to control the narrative and new revelations coming to light, the search for truth is more urgent—and more complicated—than ever.Listen to episodes of KAREN: THE RETRIAL, exclusively and ad-free, right now on Wondery+. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
      

Severed Affair: The Gruesome Murder of Shad Thyrion

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        After the verdicts were rendered in quick succession, Schabusiness is brought back to court to face sentencing and the victim’s family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
      

Aftermath


        Charged with intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and third degree sexual assault, Schabusiness faces two trials - one to determine her guilt, and the other to determine whether she was responsible for her actions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
      

Two Trials


        As investigators continue to build a case against Taylor Schabusiness, her behavior in court calls her sanity into question.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
      

Piece by Piece


        A woman is arrested on suspicion of murdering 24 year old Shad Thyrion. When questioned by detectives she doesn’t shy away from the horrific details of the crime. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
      

Evisceration


        Green Bay police officers are dispatched to a house following a disturbing 911 call from the resident who believed she had found her son's head in a bucket. As investigators search the basement of the house, they uncover a gruesome crime.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
      

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