Taylor Schabusiness pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity after admitting to murdering and dismembering Shad Thyrion after taking methamphetamine.
What is a spit hood, and why was Taylor Schabusiness wearing it?
UPDATE: The jail told Scripps News Green Bay that a decision was made to put Taylor Schabusiness in a spit hood due to 'recent behavior.' More
September 27, 2023
House of Horrors Murder Trial: Taylor Schabusiness Sentenced
Judge addresses the gravity of Taylor Schabusiness' crimes, then sentences her to life without the possibility of extended supervision. More
September 26, 2023
Taylor Schabusiness’ Defense Attorney’s Sentencing Closing Argument
Taylor Schabusiness' defense attorney urges the judge to consider the possibility of extended supervision. More
September 26, 2023
Prosecutor Argues Schabusiness Should Be Ineligible for Parole
The State delivers its sentencing closing argument in WI v. Taylor Schabusiness: House of Horrors Murder Trial. More
September 26, 2023
Schabusiness Victim Impact Statements: Thyrion’s Uncle and Dad Speak
Victim Shad Thyrion's uncle tells court there's no excuse for Taylor Schabusiness' actions. Thyrion's father, however, offers forgiveness. More
September 26, 2023
On the Docket: Taylor Schabusiness’ Sentencing
Taylor Schabusiness was convicted of murder after killing and dismembering Shad Thyrion after the two had taken methamphetamine. More
September 25, 2023
Taylor Schabusiness appears in court for sentencing
Shad Thyrion's father told Taylor Schabusiness he forgave her before the judge imposed her sentence for murder. More
September 25, 2023
WI v. Taylor Schabusiness: House of Horrors Murder Trial
UPDATE: A judge sentenced Taylor Schabusiness to spend the rest of her life in prison without a chance for parole. More
September 22, 2023
Taylor Schabusiness’ Defense Attorney Speaks to Court TV
Christopher Froelich spoke to Court TV about how Taylor Schabusiness reacted to being found guilty of killing and dismembering Shad Thyrion. More
July 28, 2023
House of Horrors Murder Trial: Phase Two Verdict
Taylor Schabusiness showed no reaction as she listened to the verdict, delivered after just one hour of deliberation. More
July 27, 2023
House of Horrors Murder Trial: Defense Phase 2 Rebuttal
Attorney Christopher Froelich pointed to Taylor Schabusiness' long history of mental health issues and drug use in a final plea to the jury. More
July 27, 2023
House of Horrors Murder Trial: Prosecution Phase 2 Closing Argument
Prosecutor Caleb Saunders called the defense's claims that Taylor Schabusiness was insane at the time of the murder an 'utter farce.' More
July 27, 2023
House of Horrors Murder Trial: Defense Delivers Phase 2 Closing Argument
Attorney Christopher Froelich emphasized Taylor Schabusiness' drug use and said she was psychotic at the time she killed Shad Thyrion. More
July 27, 2023
Taylor Schabusiness’ Father Testifies in Penalty Phase
Taylor Schabusiness' father, Arturo Coronado, testifies during phase two of WI v. Schabusiness: House of Horrors Murder Trial. More
July 27, 2023
Court documents reveal Taylor Schabusiness’ past
Taylor Schabusiness, who is accused of murdering a man during rough sex, is the married mother of a 2-year-old child. More
July 27, 2023
Taylor Schabusiness guilty on all charges in first phase of trial
The second phase of Taylor Schabusiness' murder trial will begin on Thursday, after a jury found her guilty of killing Shad Thyrion. More
July 26, 2023
Motions Reveal Taylor Schabusiness’ Home, Family Life
Motions filed in her case reveal that Taylor Schabusiness is a married mother of a 2-year-old boy, and that her mother was an alcoholic. More
July 26, 2023
House of Horrors Murder Trial: Verdict
A jury deliberated for less than an hour before returning a verdict in the first phase of Taylor Schabusiness' murder trial. More
July 26, 2023
House of Horrors Murder Trial: Prosecution Rebuttal
Brown County DA David Lasee told jurors Taylor Schabusiness was deliberate and intentional in the murder and dismemberment of Shad Thyrion. More
July 26, 2023
House of Horrors Murder Trial: Defense Closing Argument
Attorney Chris Froelich urged the jury to find Taylor Schabusiness not guilty based on the lack of eyewitnesses and her drug use. More
July 26, 2023
House of Horrors Murder Trial: Prosecution Closing Argument
Prosecutor Caleb Saunders emphasized Taylor Schabusiness' own words in interviews with police as he urged the jury to find her guilty. More
July 26, 2023
Taylor Schabusiness Waives Right to Testify
Taylor Schabusiness opts not to testify. She faces homicide, mutilation, and sex assault charges in the death of Shad Thyrion. More
July 26, 2023
Taylor Schabusiness Confesses to Murder in Recorded Police Interview
In the recording, Taylor Schabusiness laughs as she says she dismembered Shad Thyrion with a bread knife and put his head in a black bucket. More
July 26, 2023
Detective Details First Interview with Taylor Schabusiness
Detective David Graf testified Taylor Schabusiness talked about cleaning up the scene and dismembering Shad Thyrion. More
July 26, 2023
House of Horrors Murder Trial: Jury Sees Bodycamera Video
Police bodycamera video shows officers following bloody footprints to Taylor Schabusiness when they arrested her for murder. More
July 25, 2023
Taylor Schabusiness Seen Gesturing at Judge During Trial
Taylor Schabusiness, charged with murder, could be seen making gestures and returned after a break wearing a different dress. More
July 25, 2023
House of Horrors Murder Trial: Day 1
After opening statements, the jury heard the 911 call that brought police to the house and saw video from the first officers on scene. More
July 24, 2023
House of Horrors Murder Trial: Defense Opening Statement
Defense attorney Christopher Froelich delivers openings. Taylor Schabusiness faces homicide, mutilation, and sexual assault charges. More
July 24, 2023
House of Horrors Murder Trial: Prosecution Opening Statement
Caleb Saunders delivers the State's open in WI v. Taylor Schabusiness. Schabusiness faces homicide, mutilation, and sexual assault charges. More
July 24, 2023
Judge Finds Taylor Schabusiness Competent Ahead of Jury Selection
The judge ultimately found Taylor Schabusiness competent to stand trial and said they will proceeded with jury selection. More
July 21, 2023
