Teen Accused of Murdering Boyfriend, Friend in "Crash"

Summary

A devastating car crash claimed the lives of 20-year-old Dominic Russo and 19-year-old DaVon, leaving 17-year-old Mackenzie Sharilla as the sole survivor. Initially believed to be a tragic accident, possibly due to Mackenzie's POTS condition and drug use, investigators soon uncovered disturbing clues. CCTV footage showed the car accelerating to over 90 mph before crashing into a building, with no signs of braking. Evidence, including a video recorded by Dominic just days before, revealed Mackenzie had threatened him and was obsessed with him. Friends reported Mackenzie's claims of putting voodoo spells on Dominic to prevent him from leaving her, and her ex-boyfriend described her as "crazy" and "mentally not all there." Further evidence from Mackenzie's phone indicated reckless driving, drug use, and even evidence of her practicing the crash route multiple times. This led investigators to reclassify the case as a planned double homicide. Mackenzie was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated murder, with prosecutors believing she intentionally crashed the car to end the relationship. She chose to be tried by a judge, who would decide her fate based on the overwhelming evidence against her.