DISCLAIMER: This article contains gruesome details of murder and violence that may be disturbing to some readers.Nick Pasqual, the actor who guest-starred on ‘How I Met Your Mother’ in Season 7 as one of Ted Mosby’s architecture students, has been found guilty by a Los Angeles jury of stabbing his ex-girlfriend more than 20 times after breaking into her residence.
Convicted Nick Pasqual attempted murder
After a trial on May 8, the 36-year-old man was also convicted of assaulting his partner, first-degree burglary with a person and aggravated sexual assault, according to the Los Angeles Times. Pasquale’s sentencing is scheduled for June 2, nearly two years after the alleged incident in May 2024.
Nick Pasqual and his alleged stabbing incident
Prosecutors said the actor broke into his married girlfriend’s home and began stabbing her. During this time, the late makeup artist obtained a restraining order against Pasquale, alleging physical abuse. However, after the assassination attempt, the actor reportedly fled the scene and was arrested at the border control between the United States of America and Mexico in Texas.
Nick Pasquale’s ex-girlfriend testified
During her testimony against Nick Pasquale, ex-girlfriend Allie Shehorn reflected on the violence she experienced while dating the thought-provoking actor. “I locked the door, and he started punching holes in that door and opened it, and I ran to the bathroom because I thought there was another lock on that door,” she said, with visible scars on her neck and arm, according to ABC7.Meanwhile, Shehorn’s roommate, Christine White, told KTLA, “I found him, and I had to go to the bedroom where it happened. That was not a pretty sight. This is not something that should happen to anybody.” DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with abuse, get help. Reach out to a mental health specialist, an NGO or someone you trust. There are also a number of helplines available to help.
