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In this in-depth analysis, we take a closer look at Mackenzie Shirilla’s body language during her trial for the murder of her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and his friend, Davion Flanagan. Through the lens of clinical and forensic psychology, we explore her behavior, demeanor, and non-verbal cues as the verdict is read.
On a tragic day in July 2022, Shirilla drove her car into a building at 100mph, claiming the lives of two young men while surviving the crash herself in Strongsville, Ohio. The incident raised numerous questions about her intentions, the state of her relationship, and her disregard for the life of the ‘innocent passenger.’
In this video, we break down key moments from Shirilla’s hearings, the verdict being read, and discuss psychological constructs such as impulsivity and her turbulent relationship. What could drive a person to this extreme act?
Join us as we delve into this complex and heartbreaking case, providing insights that only a nuanced understanding of human behavior and psychology can offer. Your thoughts and perspectives are welcome in the comments below.
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No one talks about the fact the dude was 20 dating a 17 year old
She gets surprised because she killed Dominic Russo, and maybe assumed the judge was related and she was screwed (but obviously any judge would have to recuse themselves if they were related)
She’s rather immature, completely unaware of what can happen if you dare to end another person’s life! The look of shock…she had no idea what was going to happen to her for this heinous crime.
She's cute. She thinks that was gonna work
A news article I read about this case mentioned that she was high on magic mushrooms at the time of the crash. I think those cause hallucinations. Could that have factored in somewhere? Perhaps she was hallucinating and thought she was being chased by zombies or something. That might explain the high speed.
She will have a lifetime to think about how crazy she is
She really thought that she was going to get away with murder. Wow… the lack of awareness, responsibility, common sense, etc.
Her face annoys me
Mackenzie is very young, It's likely her brain is still developing, especially the neocortex most responsible for the ability to anticipate consequences for one's actions, I don't think I understood at 15 what my actions would result in myself. Fortunately, my own mistakes never rose to the level of murder.
At least justice being served looks beautiful
She does not just seem calm, she seems to enjoy the attention, and also is aware of her "cute chick appearance" in the first 2 videos.
She's detached from reality isn't she? Maybe from the drug use.
Mackenzie Shirilla was a spoiled and pampered 17 year old baby, who had too much to enjoy before the age. This example doesnt speak highly of the family and society. The body language of this baby is too poor, as if she is still in the Wonderland.
I’m just curious why you chose to use BPD as an example in your analysis. I know you emphasized that this may not be the case but you could have said depression, bipolar, sociopathy, narcissism to name a few which is just as likely as someone with BPD. The issue I have here is that there is such a horrific stigma around BPD (even more so after the amber heard case) that kind compassionate heartfelt people with this diagnosis who not only struggle everyday with shame, words chosen creates even more shame to the point where it’s unbearable for someone with BPD. As someone with BPD, I want to emphasize that most people with this disorder are the opposite of cruel. They are kind, almost to a fault because they care so much and have such intense feelings, mostly towards themselves.
3:04 The look of surprise is likely because she had already chosen a bench trial and her attorney and fellow inmates had likely told her which judges were lenient and which judges (aka Judge Russo) where tough. Russo has been described by an anonymous lawyer as “judicial temperament in wolves clothing”.
she taught her beauty will save her as before
I think she was surprised that the case was going back to Nancy Russo. I’m from Ohio and she’s considered one of the four horsemen meaning that’s a judge you don’t ever want to see
she is so calm because she is enjoying this. She plans her next tik tok Video and all the attention she will get outside. She is completely out of touch, her parents probably told her she is going home soon.
1. plastic surgery makes her face look weird in general
2. her ”surprised face“ didn’t look genuine at all, more like a psycho thinking that’s how you should react.
3. crying without tears
She was attempting to suicide not homicide, those are two distinctive things that judge failed to recognize. She needs mental health help not jail sentence. Our society is to ignorant to realize that we have failed not those young 3 people.
the tears look like disbelieve in terms of: "omg, nobody makes an exception for me, why?"
its disturbing when people still not realise why they are guilty. and it is even more disturbing if they are suprised when they need to show accountability in terms of a sentence.
3:02 thats an "oh shit" moment I'm not going to get away with this! I just killed a judges family member! Obviously judge was not related but the irony.
He was breaking up with her and this was the old..If I can’t have him no one can! The mother backed that by saying .. she had a shrine to him.
She's relaxed because she's in JUVENILE detention.I promise you IF or WHEN she goes to regular prison she will be in panick mode 24/7.
Ok hear me out, even if i (or any normal person) somehow hurt someone by accident let alone kill them my guilt just won't let me live peacefully irrespective of the judgment of the court.
She looks awfully calm and collected during the hearing, i highly doubt if she is human.
She would make a great BFF for Meghan ! SHE would understand her pain! 🐍
She can’t separate reallife and social media 😢. Sense of entitlement
I would not like to survive that.
Criminology student here. I find her to be very immature (of course), but in a way that goes beyond her physical age. It is like there is a marble missing and I mean that in a way that it seems there is hole somewhere where self-reflection (relative to age), a genuine care for others beyond herself, and ability to understand the gravity. A little girl who is/was a very toxic narcissist in the making. Her state of mind/personality seems situational and not organic in nature. Thank you for covering this!
She seen this play out before. Young white female she definitely thought she was going home
Very aloof!!!
I’m confused what did she think would happen?…
I thought she got 15 ?
Let’s look at this from a different perspective. Maybe Makenzie isn’t the cold blooded murderer people seem to think she is. What if the whole thing was a failed teen suicide pact? Maybe she never intended to commit murder. Maybe she never thought any of them would survive including herself. That would explain why she was so calm until after the verdict and sentencing.
Her little girl flirt routine comes off the page ….yet still not mentioned by the behavior expert. She has grown up in a culture that tells girls if they are thin, young & pretty (as she is) they can get away with anything. We know this not to be true, but she doesn't, in first clips. It never occurred to her that people would treat her like an adult who was expected to behave as one & operate her car as an adult. That is the source of her surprise.