The abused wife who killed her husband but was acquitted of his murder surrendered herself to authorities yesterday. Barbara Sheehan, 50, beat the murder charge but was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon—she used two guns to shoot her husband Raymond, a retired cop, 11 times in their Howard Beach home in 2008—and she went to jail ahead of her lawyers' appeals. According to WPIX 11, "It was an emotional morning as Sheehan's daughter, sister and mother all wept in court while Sheehan resolutely offered her hands to a court officer who cuffed her and took her off to Riker's Island." more ›

Barbara Sheehan was found not guilty of second-degree murder for fatally shooting her husband, but she was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon. She told reporters, "I’m going to spend [the weekend] with my children here in the house. We’re going to stay home and relax for a few days"—because on Wednesday, she plans on surrendering to authorities for sentencing. more ›

The Queens woman who was acquitted of second-degree murder for killing her abusive, retired cop husband spoke out yesterday. Barbara Sheehan told reporters, "No victory right now. Somebody’s dead. I can’t say anything due to the case," and also said, "There are really no winners. I don't know what to say." more ›

The Queens woman who admitted to killing her husband was found not guilty of second-degree murder by a jury today. Barbara Sheehan, 50, had argued that she shot her husband Raymond in self-defense, fearing for her life after 17 years of abuse. more ›

Over three years ago, Barbara Sheehan shot her husband in their Howard Beach home while he was shaving. At the time, neighbors alluded to various domestic disturbances coming from the Sheehan house—one neighbor even clapped when Barbara Sheehan was led out of the house by cops while another said, "There's a reason she did this. He was free with his hands and she probably couldn't take it." Now, Sheehan is finally on trial and is claiming she killed her retired cop husband Raymond in self-defense. more ›

Earlier this year, a woman confessed to shooting her retired cop husband in their Howard Beach home. Barbara Sheehan later claimed self-defense, saying Raymond Sheehan had abused her (neighbors and relatives say she had been abused; a neighbor even clapped for her when she was apprehended). Now her defense lawyer makes some much more detailed and dramatic accusations. more ›

Barbara Sheehan, the woman who fatally shot her NYPD sergeant husband in February, has given an interview to the Daily News, explaining her actions. more ›

Police say Barbara Sheehan confessed to killing her retired cop husband in their Howard Beach home, saying, "I shot him. I shot him. I think he's dead." Sheehan, charged with second-degree murder, pleaded not guilty and was held without bail. more ›

A UPS delivery man saw the body of a retired police sergeant, shot in the torso, on the floor of a Howard Beach home and called 911. The police arrested the sergeant's wife and charged her with murder. more ›