Trending Now - Ohio Teen Charged in Fatal 100 MPH Crash Involving Boyfriend

WHO:

Yahoo - Mackenzie Shirilla, 17 at the time of the crash, was involved in the incident that killed her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, 20, and his friend, Davion Flanagan, 19.

NBC News - Shirilla's parents, Natalie and Steve Shirilla, maintain her innocence and are fighting for her release.

WHAT:

Yahoo - Shirilla was found guilty of murder on August 14, 2023, and was sentenced to life in prison with first eligibility for parole after 15 years on August 21, 2023.

Yahoo - The crash occurred when Shirilla drove her Toyota Camry into a brick building at 100 mph, with no brakes applied before impact.

NBC News - Shirilla was convicted of four counts of murder, four counts of felonious assault, two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, one count of drug possession, and one count of possessing criminal tools.

WHERE:

Yahoo - The crash took place in Strongsville, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio.

NBC News - Shirilla is currently housed at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, Ohio.

WHEN:

Yahoo - The crash occurred on July 31, 2022.

Yahoo - Shirilla was arrested on November 4, 2022.

Yahoo - The Netflix documentary "The Crash" premiered on a Friday.

Yahoo - Shirilla's first eligibility for parole is set for October 29, 2037.

WHY:

Yahoo - Prosecutors argued that the crash was intentional, citing Shirilla's toxic relationship with Russo and her previous threats to crash the car.

NBC News - Shirilla's family disputes the evidence presented by prosecutors, claiming there is no proof of intent.

HOW:

Yahoo - An investigation revealed that the car's event data recorder indicated Shirilla's right foot was pressed to the accelerator's full extent, and the brakes were never applied before the crash.

NBC News - Security video of the crash was key evidence, showing the car speeding toward the building before impact.

(UPDATED May 16, 2026 04:12 UTC)

Mackenzie Shirilla, who was 17 at the time of a tragic crash that killed her boyfriend Dominic Russo and his friend Davion Flanagan, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 15 years. Her parents, Natalie and Steve Shirilla, continue to advocate for her innocence, despite prosecutors arguing that the crash was intentional due to her troubled relationship with Russo. Shirilla is currently incarcerated at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, and her first eligibility for parole is set for October 29, 2037.