# Saugus Man Admits to Father's Death

> Saugus man Douglas Herlihy admitted to beating father to death in 2003 after 22-year cold case.
- Title: Saugus Man Admits to Father's Death · The Boston Globe
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/21/metro/saugus-man-beat-father-new-hampshire-herlihy-guilty
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- Topics: douglas herlihy, paul herlihy, new hampshire, manslaughter, cold case, saugus, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Douglas Herlihy, 40, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for beating his father Paul Herlihy to death in their NH home in August 2003.