Mackenzie Shirilla has returned to the spotlight despite serving a prison sentence since 2023. For those unfamiliar with the case, she was convicted of intentionally causing a 2022 crash that killed her boyfriend and a friend. Interest in the case has surged again following the release of the Netflix documentary The Crash, which has renewed public attention on both Shirilla and her parents. Amid the renewed scrutiny, a recent report alleged that Shirilla has repeatedly violated prison rules, including participating in a sexually explicit video call.
Alleged Prison Rule Violations
Shirilla was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2023. According to a report by TMZ, she has accumulated several disciplinary infractions during her incarceration. The report claims that she was found in possession of medication that had not been prescribed to her and was cited for keeping unauthorized photographs. She was also reportedly disciplined for violating the prison dress code.
The report further references leaked audio recordings of Shirilla’s phone conversations, in which she allegedly discussed receiving attention from men. It also claims that she made inappropriate comments about other inmates. TMZ reported that she once told a correctional officer, “If [the employee] got a boner from the way I’m dressed, that’s his fault.”
Reported Sexually Explicit Video Call
One of the most notable allegations in the TMZ report involves a sexually explicit video call. According to prison officials cited in the report, Shirilla exposed her breasts to a visitor during the call. The visitor allegedly exposed her own breasts and displayed a sex toy during the conversation. The report states that Shirilla later admitted responsibility for the incident.
TMZ also reported that, in 2025, a correctional officer observed Shirilla with another inmate who was allegedly grabbing her buttocks, an action said to be in violation of prison regulations.
Backlash Following The Crash
Since the release of The Crash, both Shirilla and her parents have faced renewed criticism. Much of the backlash stems from comments made by her parents in defense of their daughter. They also rejected allegations that Shirilla had bullied other students before the crash.
Christine Russo, the older sister of victim Dominic Russo, criticized the family’s stance and accused them of failing to take responsibility. Speaking publicly, she said:
“There is a fine line between defending your kids. And they created a monster — they’re monsters themselves. She’s always appealing her conviction. She can’t take accountability or responsibility.”