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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 18 MIN

Sorry, But Mackenzie Shirilla Was Convicted of the Wrong Crime

from Criminal Motives · host Matthew Phifer

Sorry, But Mackenzie Shirilla Was Convicted of the Wrong CrimeWas Mackenzie Shirilla wrongly convicted of murder? Professionals weigh in on The Crash — Netflix's explosive new documentary — and the verdict may surprise you.A forensic scientist & former CSI, a defense attorney, and a trauma therapist all agree: Mackenzie Shirilla may be guilty of manslaughter, but not murder. In this video, we break down the key arguments:Why the prosecution may have failed — Intent and premeditation were never truly provenThe "dry run" argument debunked — Driving a public road days earlier is not evidence of murderThe science of reaction time — At 100 mph, a driver has less than 1 second to react before impactTeen brain development + THC — Why explosive impulsive behavior ≠ premeditated killingThe bench trial mistake — Why choosing a judge over a jury may have sealed her fateWhether you think she's guilty or not, the legal and forensic details of this case deserve a closer look — beyond the emotion.💬 Do you think Mackenzie Shirilla was guilty of murder or manslaughter? Drop your thoughts in the comments.Video credit:giancrstesq Via Tiktokamy_santoro Via Tiktokyourtraumatherapist Via Tiktok

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