Full Breakdown
Actor Nick Pasqual Convicted of Attempted Murder in 2024 Stabbing of Makeup Artist Allie Shehorn
5/10/2026, 4:44:45 AM
Attempted Murder Conviction
A California jury on May 8, 2026 found Nick Pasqual guilty of attempted murder, residential burglary, forcible rape, domestic violence and three counts of injuring a spouse or cohabitant. He faces life imprisonment; sentencing is set for June 2, 2026.
Abuse History & Restraining Order
Days before the May 23, 2024 attack, Shehorn obtained a restraining order alleging belt strikes, door-breaking, a concussion, and rape and choking by Pasqual. Despite the order, Pasqual entered her Sunland home at 4:30 a.m.
Key Figures
Nick Pasqual, 36-39, is known for a 2011 guest spot on “How I Met Your Mother” and the film “Rebel Moon.” Allie Shehorn, 37, is a makeup artist who won Best SFX Makeup for “Incorrigible” and has credits on “Mean Girls,” “Babylon,” and “Code 3.”
Timeline
- Jan 29 2024: belt strike; Mar 6 2024: door-breaking; Apr 14 2024: rape/choking.
- May 18 2024: Pasqual arrested on a felony domestic-violence charge, released on $50 k bond.
- May 23 2024, 4:30 a.m.: Pasqual broke into Shehorn’s home and stabbed her >20 times.
- May 30 2024: Captured at a U.S.–Mexico checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas.
- Apr 27 – May 8 2026: Trial at San Fernando Courthouse; sentencing set for Jun 2, 2026.
Data & Statistics
Shehorn suffered >20 stab wounds to neck, arms and abdomen, required breathing tubes, 14 hours of surgery and a week in ICU. Pasqual was convicted on six counts plus two special allegations of great bodily injury and a deadly weapon. Shehorn’s GoFundMe notes nine post-recovery credits in 2025.
Official Statements & Responses
District Attorney George Gascón expressed heartfelt sympathies for Shehorn and highlighted the great-bodily-injury and deadly-weapon elements of the attempted-murder charge.
Criticism & Opposition
Domestic-violence advocates called the case a stark reminder of systemic failures; friend Steven Dornoff urged broader survivor resources in his GoFundMe update.
On-the-Ground Reports
Shehorn testified, “I locked the door …” and fled to a bathroom. Friend Christine White found her bleeding out, called emergency services and called the scene “not a pretty sight.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources list Pasqual’s age as 36 or 39 and describe the wound count as “more than 20,” “20+,” or “over 20.” No precise forensic count is given.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I locked the door and he just started punching holes in that door and broke that open, and I just ran into the bathroom because I thought there’s another lock on that door.” — Allie Shehorn, victim testimony
- “My thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the victim in this horrific incident," he said.” — District Attorney George Gascón
- “Allie Shehorn is making positive steps to her recovery,” — Steven Dornoff, GoFundMe update
- “this is not the kind of thing that should happen to anybody.” — Christine White, friend
What’s Next
Pasqual’s sentencing on June 2, 2026 will decide if he receives life imprisonment; Shehorn continues rehabilitation, has returned to makeup work, and her recovery fuels calls for stronger domestic-violence protections.
