In a shocking turn of events, Taylor Schabusiness, a resident of Green Bay, Wisconsin, had a disturbing encounter with law enforcement due to her involvement with her husband’s drug-related crimes. The couple, married since 2017, had a young son residing with relatives in Texas while Warren, her husband, was incarcerated for drug distribution. Schabusiness, struggling with a drug addiction, was on probation for previous run-ins with the police.
During Warren’s imprisonment, Schabusiness engaged in reckless behavior, partying, and reconnecting with her ex-boyfriend, Shad Thyrion, 24. Shad, known for his love of camping and family time, was tragically caught up in Schabusiness’s tumultuous life. On a fateful night in February 2022, Schabusiness picked up Shad from his residence to go partying with friends.
The situation took a gruesome turn when Shad’s mother, Tara Pakanich, discovered her son’s severed head in a bucket in the basement of their home. The police were summoned, leading to a chilling discovery of more body parts and organs hidden in the basement. Schabusiness, the last person seen with Shad, was found living in a minivan covered in blood with incriminating evidence linking her to the crime scene.
Schabusiness initially claimed memory loss from partying with Shad but later confessed to strangling him after a drug-fueled encounter. Shockingly, she engaged in disturbing acts with Shad’s body before dismembering him. Despite pleading not guilty by reason of insanity, Schabusiness was found guilty of murder, sexual abuse, and mutilation of a corpse.
At sentencing, Schabusiness received a life term without parole for murder and an additional sentence for mutilation and sexual assault. Her lack of remorse during the trial underscored the heinous nature of the crime. Despite the horrific ordeal, Shad’s father extended forgiveness towards Schabusiness, emphasizing the tragedy of the loss.
Schabusiness’s sentencing marked the end of a harrowing chapter, with her husband expressing unwavering support while the victim’s family grappled with the senseless brutality of Shad’s murder. The case remains a grim reminder of a life needlessly taken and the enduring pain inflicted on the victim’s loved ones.