An Ohio teenager, Mackenzie Shirilla, has been convicted of murder after intentionally crashing her car into a building at 100 mph, resulting in the deaths of her boyfriend and his friend. Shirilla, who was 17 at the time of the crash, was found guilty on multiple charges, including murder, felonious assault, and aggravated vehicular homicide.

The incident occurred in July 2022 when Shirilla drove her Toyota Camry into the Plidco Building in Strongsville after smoking marijuana. Her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, 20, and his friend, Davion Flanagan, 19, were killed in the crash. Shirilla, who survived with extensive injuries, insisted that it was an accident.

Prosecutors argued that Shirilla had planned the crash as a way to end her toxic relationship with Russo. They presented evidence that she had threatened to crash the car during a previous argument and had scouted out the route prior to the incident.

During the trial, Shirilla's emotional tributes to her boyfriend on an online obituary were highlighted. In one of the tributes, she expressed remorse, stating, "You are the last person who deserved this...you had such a perfect life ahead of you."

Shirilla has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 15 years. The families of Russo and Flanagan have expressed their desire for justice but stated that they are not seeking vengeance.

This tragic case raises questions about the consequences of reckless behavior combined with drug use and the devastating impact it can have on multiple lives.