In a chilling and revealing jailhouse call, convicted murderer Taylor Shabbis opened up about the gruesome crime that has shocked the nation. “I cut his head off,” she admitted, detailing the horrifying events that led to her imprisonment for the brutal killing of her former lover, Shad Thyrion.
The conversation, which was recorded and shared exclusively with Lawn Crime, sheds light on Shabbis’s unsettling fascination with notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, alongside the 𝓈𝒽𝓸𝒸𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔 circumstances of the murder that took place in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on February 23, 2022. Shabbis recounted the disturbing moment she decided to strangle Thyrion with a chain during an intimate encounter, claiming, “I just didn’t stop. I don’t know why I didn’t stop.”
Sierra Gillespie, the host of Lawn Crime, noted the public’s intense interest in Shabbis’s case, which has been marked by bizarre courtroom antics, including outbursts directed at her attorney and even gestures toward the judge. But it is the gruesome details of the murder that have captivated and horrified viewers. After allegedly decapitating Thyrion, Shabbis reportedly hid his dismembered body parts throughout the city, with his mother discovering his severed head in a bucket.
The chilling 911 call made by Thyrion’s mother revealed the initial disbelief surrounding the discovery. “I found my son’s head in a bucket,” she reportedly said, leaving responders shocked. When police arrived, they were initially skeptical but soon confirmed the horrific reality of the crime scene.
In the recorded jail call, Shabbis expressed a lack of remorse, claiming she could have fled but chose to remain in the area. “That’s definitely something any right-minded person would have done,” she said, reflecting on her decision to stay after the murder. Her chilling recount of the crime included graphic details about dismembering Thyrion’s body with kitchen knives, which she described in a disturbingly casual manner.
Shabbis’s trial in July 2023 ended with her being found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, third-degree sexual assault, and mutilating a corpse. Despite her claims of mental illness, the jury determined she was sane during the crime, resulting in a life sentence, the maximum penalty in Wisconsin.
As she awaits a second trial for allegedly assaulting a staff member at the women’s prison, Shabbis has reportedly attempted to appeal her conviction, although recent court documents indicate that her efforts may not succeed.
The haunting parallels drawn between Shabbis and Dahmer have only intensified public fascination. Shabbis’s search history reportedly included references to Dahmer, further fueling the narrative of her as a modern-day monster.
As the case continues to unfold, many are left wondering what more could emerge from Taylor Shabbis’s story. What drives someone to such extremes?