Actor who fled state after stabbing ex-girlfriend sentenced by judge

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3 Jun 2026 • 9:06 PM MYT
The Independent
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Actor who fled state after stabbing ex-girlfriend sentenced by judge

  • Actor Nick Pasqual was sentenced to 32 years to life in Los Angeles for the attempted murder of his estranged girlfriend, makeup artist Allie Shehorn.
  • Pasqual broke into Shehorn's Sunland, California, home in May 2024 and stabbed her more than 20 times before fleeing the state.
  • Shehorn, who survived the brutal attack after extensive surgeries, delivered a powerful victim impact statement in court, describing her terror and pain.
  • Authorities stated there were several reports of abuse prior to the attack, with Shehorn having filed a restraining order against Pasqual days before the incident.
  • The judge questioned Pasqual's sincerity about his remorse, citing a recorded phone call in which he reportedly mocked Shehorn's ordeal.

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