Part 2: The 5 Biggest Things Netflix Left Out of 'The Crash" | Mackenzie Shirilla
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Mackenzie's mother expressed concern about social media reaction and tried to secure modeling deals days after the crash.
- ❖Police reports indicate Mackenzie's father told officers she intentionally drove into the building to take her own life and killed the two boys.
- ❖Mackenzie's initial blood sample from the ER was discarded by a physician, preventing drug testing, even after a search warrant was served.
- ❖Friends reported Mackenzie frequently threatened self-harm and was a reckless driver, even threatening to crash with Dom in the car weeks prior.
- ❖Text messages and police findings suggest Mackenzie was involved in alleged sex work for money, a point of contention in her relationship with Dom.
- ❖Evidence found at the crash scene, like a scale and mushrooms, combined with texts, points to Mackenzie and Dom being drug dealers.
Insights
1Parents' Questionable Priorities and Narrative Control
Days after the crash, Mackenzie's mother, Natalie, expressed primary concern over public reaction on social media and allegedly solicited LA modeling agencies for her daughter. She also interjected during police questioning of Mackenzie and repeatedly demanded Mackenzie's phone, specifically Snapchat access, raising suspicions of evidence tampering. Mackenzie's father, Steve, allegedly told police that Mackenzie intentionally drove the vehicle to take her own life and killed the two boys.
Police report stating Natalie's concern for social media reaction () and attempts to get Mackenzie modeling deals (). Natalie's repeated calls for Mackenzie's phone to access Snapchat (). Steve Shirilla's alleged statement to Sergeant Doyle that Mackenzie 'intentionally drove her vehicle into the building in an attempt to take her own life' and 'killed those two boys' (, ).
2Disposal of Critical Blood Sample and Lack of Drug Testing
Mackenzie's initial blood sample taken at the ER on the day of the crash was not tested for drugs because a physician canceled the order. This sample was later disposed of on August 5th, one day *after* a search warrant for it had been served to Metro Health, preventing crucial toxicology analysis for alcohol or other drugs that would have been present immediately after the crash.
Police report stating 'no drug testing was conducted on McKenzie's blood because a physician cancelled the order' (). The sample from July 31st was 'disposed of on August 5th' after 'the search warrant for the blood was served to Metro Health on August 4th' (, ).
3Mackenzie's Documented History of Threats and Reckless Behavior
Contrary to claims of a happy life, police reports and friend testimonies reveal Mackenzie frequently threatened self-harm, with officers being called to her home in 2020 for such threats. Friends also described her as a 'bad driver' who 'got into fights while driving' and advised others not to ride with her. Weeks before the crash, she threatened to crash a car with Dom inside during an argument, a statement overheard by a friend.
Police report detailing a 2020 psych-related call where Mackenzie was 'reportedly threatening self harm' (). Paul stating Mackenzie 'was a bad driver and got into fights while driving' (). Rosie advising Paul, 'Don't go in the car with Kenzie. It's not good' (). A friend overhearing Mackenzie say 'she will crash this car right now' during an argument with Dom two weeks prior to the crash (, ).
4Alleged Sex Work and Drug Dealing Lifestyle
Investigators found evidence in Mackenzie's phone of alleged sex acts with other people, likely in exchange for money, which she voluntarily engaged in. Text messages with Dom indicate this was a recurring issue in their relationship, with Dom accusing her of being a 'prostitute' during their breakups. Furthermore, the discovery of 6.91 grams of mushrooms and a scale at the crash scene, along with texts from Rosie listing people wanting to buy drugs from Mackenzie, strongly suggests she and Dom were involved in drug dealing.
Police report stating 'messages indicated that McKenzie voluntarily engaged in suspected sex acts with other people likely in exchange for monetary value' (). Text from Mackenzie to Dom: 'I'm just going to get a sugar daddy and start selling feet picss' (). Dom's text: 'Yeah, you let a dude [expletive] your feet for money like six months ago' (). Dom's text: 'You ran off and became a prostitute' (). Discovery of '6.91 g of mushrooms' and 'a scale' at the crash scene (). Rosie's text to Mackenzie listing 'name of people who were interested in purchasing controlled substances from McKenzie' ().
5Host's Interpretation of Crash Footage Indicating Intentionality
The host's personal review of the crash footage suggests that Mackenzie was in control of the vehicle, taking a corner slowly, before suddenly accelerating and hitting the wall without braking. The host speculates an argument may have occurred, possibly over Dom being on his phone, leading to Mackenzie intentionally gunning the car.
Host's observation: 'it looks like when she is taking that corner very slowly in control before then gunning it' (). Host's speculation: 'I would argue that they were arguing about something. She was pissed he was on his phone.' ().
Bottom Line
Mackenzie Shirilla's parents were more concerned with her public image and potential modeling career than the gravity of the crash, attempting to control the narrative and silence friends.
This highlights a potential pattern of enabling behavior and a disconnect from the severe consequences of their daughter's actions, which could have influenced her sense of entitlement and lack of remorse.
This insight could inform discussions on parental responsibility and the impact of social media perception on legal cases, particularly when wealth or influence are involved.
The intentional disposal of Mackenzie's initial blood sample after a search warrant was served raises significant questions about potential evidence tampering or negligence, hindering a full understanding of her state at the time of the crash.
Without the initial toxicology report, it's impossible to definitively ascertain if Mackenzie was under the influence of alcohol or other drugs (beyond THC found days later) at the exact moment of the crash, leaving a critical gap in the investigation.
This points to systemic vulnerabilities in evidence handling within medical and legal systems, suggesting a need for stricter protocols and oversight, especially in high-profile cases.
Lessons
- Scrutinize media narratives: Always seek out multiple sources and primary documents (like police reports) to form a complete understanding of complex events, especially when documentaries are known to omit details.
- Recognize enabling behavior: Understand how parental actions, such as prioritizing public image or defending children unconditionally, can contribute to a lack of accountability and escalate dangerous behaviors.
- Advocate for thorough investigations: The disposal of critical evidence, like blood samples, underscores the importance of robust legal processes and public oversight to ensure justice and prevent potential cover-ups.
Quotes
"Mr. Sherilla stated to him that they had to keep her in the hospital because she's already tried to kill herself and she killed those two boys."
"Yeah, you let a dude [expletive] your feet for money like six months ago."
"Female will not be transported to the hospital. Parents do not think that her threats are real. They do not believe that she will hurt herself."
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