Rudy Sentenced For Killing Pregnant Wife

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Updated: 7:32 PM Aug 3, 2006

Rudy Sentenced For Killing Pregnant Wife

He killed his pregnant wife and their unborn baby, now Shaun Rudy will spend the rest of his days behind bars. Thursday (8/3) a Clark County Judge sentenced him to more than two consecutive life sentences, without any chance for parole.

Posted: 6:52 PM Aug 3, 2006
Reporter: Julie Huck

Shaun Rudy Sentenced to Life For Killing Pregnant Wife

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When the judge asked Rudy if he had anything to say, he said, "nothing at all."

According to pre-sentence investigation reports, Rudy told parole agents he believes he was right in killing his pregnant wife and wouldn't change anything. Thursday his silence and previous comments spoke volumes. The judge handed down the stiffest punishment for Rudy's crimes.

"That lack of remorse and repentence, the lack of empathy for the victims, past attempts at any rehabilitation have all failed," said the Honorable Jon Counsell.

Last November Rudy shot his pregnant wife, Christine, then cut up her body. Thursday her family said their pain is doubled because they also lost Christine's unborn son.

"We will never be able to see what Christine's baby would've looked like, how he would have grown up or be able to share in his own life experiences," said Sara Welch, Christine's sister.

Shaun Rudy's mom helped turn her son over to police after the crime and even after hearing the sentence, she says she feels it was still the right thing to do.

She said simply, "Justice was done."

The only person to speak on Shaun Rudy's behalf was his attorney. He told the judge Rudy grew up without a father figure and made a big mistake because of a drug problem. The attorney also said Rudy is using his indifferent attitude to mask his fears. The judge didn't buy any of those arguments.