From The Boston Globe · · 40s
Saugus Man Admits to Father's Death
Saugus man Douglas Herlihy admitted to beating father to death in 2003 after 22-year cold case.
In brief
Saugus man Douglas Herlihy admitted to beating father to death in 2003 after 22-year cold case. Douglas Herlihy, 40, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for beating his father Paul Herlihy to death in their NH home in August 2003. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Admission of guilt
Douglas Herlihy admitted to beating father to death in 2003 after 22-year cold case.
Arrest and plea
Herlihy arrested on second-degree murder charge in June 2025 and pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Hillsborough County Superior Court.
Body discovery
Paul Herlihy's body found in August 2003 after 22-year cold case.
Sentencing details
Herlihy faces 12-24 years in prison with possible one-year reduction for substance abuse program.
The main idea
Douglas Herlihy, 40, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for beating his father Paul Herlihy to death in their NH home in August 2003.
