Teen Murder Convict Tearfully Denies Killing Boyfriend “On Purpose”


Mackenzie Shirilla shared an emotional message after she was convicted of killing her boyfriend and a buddy final summer season.

The Ohio teen, who obtained to 2 concurrent sentences for 15 years to life in jail on Aug. 21, learn a assertion in courtroom saying she didn’t deliberately homicide boyfriend Dominic Russo, 20, and Davion Flanagan, 19. 

Noting she was “so deeply sorry” for her actions, Shirilla instructed the victims’ households, “I’d by no means let this occur or do it on objective. I want I may bear in mind what occurred. I am simply so sorry. I am heartbroken.” 

Shirilla continued, “We have been all pals and [Russo] was my soulmate. I want I may take all of your ache away. I am so sorry. And to my household, thanks for the assist and all of the love you guys give. Thanks for combating with me.”

Round 5:30 a.m. on July 31, 2022, then 17-year-old Shirilla crashed her automotive right into a brick constructing within the Cleveland suburb of Strongsville, Ohio, whereas driving 100 miles per hour, per NBC Information. Her two passengers Russo and Flanagan have been pronounced useless on the scene.