Mackenzie Shirilla Says She Doesn't ‘Need to Be Rehabilitated’ in Jail Call (Exclusive)
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Key Points:
- Mackenzie Shirilla, serving two 15-years-to-life sentences for a fatal 2022 crash deemed intentional by prosecutors, told her mother in a jail call that she does not believe she needs rehabilitation despite prison being designed for that purpose.
- The crash killed her boyfriend Dominic Russo and friend Davion Flanagan; Shirilla is incarcerated at the Ohio Reformatory for Women and will be eligible for parole in 2037.
- In the undated phone call, the two discussed prison life, including visitation and educational programs, with Shirilla expressing sadness about her situation but rejecting the idea of needing rehabilitation.
- Shirilla also shared fears about her future post-release, including concerns about aging in prison and not having a family or children.
- The case has regained public attention following the release of Netflix’s documentary The Crash, which features interviews with Shirilla’s family and the victims’ loved ones.