Can text messages kill? Michelle Carter & Conrad Roy

This episode, Julie details the Michelle Carter case — the Plainville teen who encouraged her boyfriend, Conrad Roy, to die by suicide — and how texts and a final phone call led to an involuntary manslaughter conviction. Then, both Julie and Laurie discuss mental health, the risks of prescribing SSRIs to adolescents, therapy versus medication, toxic relationship dynamics, and attention-seeking behavior that may have influenced the tragedy. They close with reflections on warning signs for parents and caregivers, the need for integrated treatment for young people, and how digital communication can conceal dangerous situations.