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🥵4-year-old girl found dead inside car in Valley Village👼

🥵4-year-old girl found dead inside car in Valley Village👼

🥵4-year-old girl found dead inside car in Valley Village👼

✨✨ #3 Hot Car Death of 2026.

LOS ANGELES - A child was found dead inside a locked car in Los Angeles' Valley Village neighborhood.

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call near the intersection of Bluebell Avenue and McCormick Street around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.Upon arrival, the child, believed to be a 4-year-old girl, was found inside the vehicle.

The child was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner's Office as Adina Nevo. She died at the scene. 

What we don't know:

It's unclear if a suspect has been identified. 

It's also unknown how long Nevo was inside the car. 

The cause of the child's death remains under investigation.

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4-year-old girl found dead inside car in Valley Village | FOX 11 Los Angeles

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u/Pixiegirls1102 — 13 hours ago

Kouri Richins’ mugshot has been released by the Utah Department of Corrections after her conviction and sentencing for the murder of her husband, Eric.

u/Purple-Teaching8994 — 1 day ago
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State of Arizona vs Laura Owens: Criminal Complex Case Management Conference 5.20.26

Laura Owens’ Criminal Complex Case Management Conference was held today at 8:45am mst.

Victims of Laura Owens Instagram (VOLO IG LINK) are sharing live updates. Here are some updates:

  • Laura was present with her criminal attorney, Christian Lueders
  • Jan, Laura's mother, was also present
  • Law & Crime was there recording the hearing, they will post the video to their YouTube
  • Laura’s plea deal offer was extended to June 26, 2026
  • Next hearing is scheduled for June 29, 2026, which will be either another Complex Case Management Conference or a Change of Plea Hearing

This post will be updated if more information becomes available

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u/Pixiegirls1102 — 1 day ago

OH v. Mackenzie Shrilla Discussion Thread

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OH v. Mackenzie Shrilla Discussion Thread

✨✨ We seem to have many people posting similar questions about this case. I thought it would be easier to have one discussion thread. 😊 Please check back on this main thread for any updated links/info. 👀👀 ⬆️ ‼️

✨✨ Some of the questions posted seem to be:

  • Did she crash on purpose?
  • Parents/friends reactions.
  • Volatility of relationship?
  • Mackenzie's behavior after the hospital.
  • The Netflix documentary, "The Crash".
  • Her phone calls.

🌟🌟 ADDED INFO/VIDEOS 🔗📹‼️

🎥5/20/2026: Deadly Teen Wreck Leads to Murder Charges (S4, E12) | Killer Cases | Full Episode

https://youtu.be/OdWZXmdm7-Y?si=9Bg6SzpomOZn942r

📹 5/21/2026: AG Tactical: Deciphering the "Gibberish" language of Mackenzie Shirilla

https://youtu.be/qK9SmO_aO-g?si=V2JoEn7PHdWq8asu

📹 5/21/2026: AG Tactical: Mackenzie Shirilla's Father FIRED For Admitting To Allowing Her To Do Drugs In Their Home

https://youtu.be/eJJzWWLCHVg?si=RPb5Tu6sxYbbM4rj

u/Pixiegirls1102 — 1 day ago

State of Ohio v. Mackenzie F. Shirilla - Text Messages between her and Dom (drug use and sexual assault)

I’m reading through the text messages between Dom and Kenzie and I’m truly flabbergasted. This 18 year old man was sexually and emotionally abusing a 15 year old with complete parental approval. They were doing drugs multiple times a day, having sex, and sleeping over each other’s homes. It seems that both sets of parents knew and fully supported the situation. I’m not even 1% done reading and I’m just disturbed. This is criminal.

Lowlights include:

- Severe and untreated mental illness in both kids.

- Dom dealing drugs.

- Kenzie asking Dom if he has female marijuana plant seeds for her dad. Dad asked Kenzie if she knew anyone who has them. Recreational consumption was not legal until 2023 after Dom was already dead.

- Kenzie smoking weed/dabbing everyday, multiple times a day. Begging Dom for dabs to calm her (severe) anxiety.

- Kenzie having ongoing gastrointestinal issues from her anxiety and possibly her severe drug use.

- Dom and Kenzie having sleep overs and hanging out until midnight even on school nights.

- Dom and Kenzie having sex. Well, Dom was raping her as the age of consent is 16 in Ohio. He clearly knew it’s wrong and continuing to do it anyway.

They needed their parents and were continuously failed. The behavior from of both sets of parents (post-accident) now makes sense. They’re full of guilt and they should be.

u/M0rtCrim — 1 day ago

Mackenzie Shirilla Trial — “The Crash” on Netflix. Why did she choose a bench trial over a jury trial?

I watched the Crash and remember seeing this story in the news when it was unfolding and have also seen a few other documentaries on it. I fully think she was guilty and was adequately tried and convicted. I’m shocked to see opinions on socials with the belief that they think she was overcharged (should’ve been charged with manslaughter, reckless homicide, involuntary manslaughter, etc instead of murder), or even that she’s innocent, suffered a medical episode and the crash was a complete accident. This made me realize that she would’ve probably had a better chance convincing one or two people on a jury that the crash was accidental, leading to a hung jury OR if the jurors with the belief that she wasn’t guilty of murder being convicted enough, being able to convince others of that. Wouldn’t it be more certain for a judge to find her guilty of murder than a jury?

Why do you think she chose a bench trial over a jury trial? For lawyers or those familiar with the courts/Ohio, what would you advise your client to choose in this case and why?

Not here to discuss her guilt or intention, but just purely the choice to choose a bench over jury trial and why

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u/cutiepatootie4l — 1 day ago
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Laura Owens Bankruptcy | Dismissal Hearing | May 14, 2026 | Case 2:25-bk-11801-BKM

SchnitzelNinja | Video Description

Copy of the publicly available United Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona bankruptcy hearing, Bankruptcy Petition #: 2:25-bk-11801-BKM - Laura Michelle Owens, May 14, 2026.

After a Stipulated Motion to Dismiss was mutually agreed upon and signed by all parties on April 15, 2026 (Ilene J. Lashinsky (US Trustee), Jennifer Giaimo (Department of Justice attorney), Markus Risinger (Woodnick Law) and Laura Owens), a hearing was held, affirming the dismissal of the bankruptcy. The case was dismissed with prejudice, barring Laura Owens from filing for bankruptcy anywhere in the United States for one year.

Permission has been obtained by the District of Arizona Bankruptcy Court to post this publicly available audio recording to YouTube.

*While the hearing occurred over Zoom, only audio is available upon request*

Laura Owens Bankruptcy Documents: https://victimsoflauraowens.com/documents/#bankruptcy

A.R.S. Sup.Ct.Rules, Rule 57
(a) Availability of Information. Except as otherwise provided in these rules, the state bar file, the record maintained by the disciplinary clerk, and all proceedings shall be open to the public (b) Exceptions to Availability of Information. Notwithstanding other provisions of these rules, including Rule 123, Rules of the Supreme Court, the following do not become public: 14. Previous recordings and written transcripts of audio and video witness interviews or statements, unless offered or admitted as exhibits in formal proceedings.

"There Should Be No Secret Public Records - The public should be able to easily discover the existence and the nature of public records and the existence to which data are accessible to persons outside of the government." The Bureau of Justice Assistance (bja.ojp.gov)

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u/Pixiegirls1102 — 1 day ago

Stephen Vincent Chavez, 41, pleaded guilty to felony incest and sexual abuse charges and now faces up to 3 years in state prison following the death of his daughter Makayla Renee Settles, 18, who died by suicide in December

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u/TheMirrorUS — 1 day ago

TN v. Christa Pike - Execution Date

Set For Execution Christa Pike , Ending the Crime That Darkened America | Final Words | JIT

Set For Execution Christa Pike , Ending the Crime That Darkened America | Final Words | JIT
Christa Pike is linked to one of Tennessee’s most brutal crimes. In 1995, at Job Corps in Knoxville, she murdered Colleen Slemmer in an attack driven by jealousy, leaving behind shocking injuries and occult symbolism. Now on death row with an execution date set for September 30, 2026, Christa Pike’s case still fuels debate over violence, trauma, justice, and the death penalty in America

https://youtu.be/ssue-ejO8Js?si=65kYMsMUpTA_ZHeT

u/Pixiegirls1102 — 1 day ago

VA v. Ebony Parker - Trial Day 2

VA v. Ebony Parker - Trial Day 2

5/20/2026 @ 9:00 AM

✨✨ Audio might be poor. Try headphones or earbuds. A transcript will follow at end of day.

In January 2023, a 6-year-old shot his teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News. Now, the assistant principal is standing trial in connection with that shooting.

Ebony Parker, the former assistant principal at Richneck Elementary School, faces eight counts of felony child neglect in connection with the shooting of first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner. Prosecutors allege Parker failed to act despite multiple warnings that a student had a gun the day of the incident.

✨✨ Previous Day and Recaps

Court TV

https://www.youtube.com/live/L410AE89lsk?si=1MSb4s2B5D2I55Np

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https://www.youtube.com/live/kfUHQKjwsTw?si=GVHCWRuyYWDYnAfo

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Home | Richlands Elementary School

u/Pixiegirls1102 — 2 days ago

Mackenzie Shirilla's Father Placed on Administrative Leave from School After Participating in Netflix Documentary

Steve Shirilla has been placed on administrative leave following comments he made in the Netflix documentary The Crash, released on Friday, May 15
The documentary explores the case of his daughter Mackenzie Shirilla, who was charged with murder after she crashed her car, killing her boyfriend and their friend, in 2022
Investigators first thought the crash was an accident before beginning to suspect Mackenzie, 17 at the time, had accelerated deliberately

The school, which includes grades Pre-K to eighth, according to its website, emailed parents to let them know that a teacher had been placed on administrative leave following allegations of "poor judgment," 19 News reported.

"We want every parent and family to know that the safety, wellbeing, and trust of our students remain among our highest priorities," the email stated, adding, "We take all student concerns seriously and are committed to responding promptly and responsibly whenever concerns are brought forward."

PEOPLE reached out to Mary Queen of Peace School for comment, but they did not immediately respond.

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u/Far-Ad9143 — 2 days ago

I need genuine answers from everyone, do yall think Mackenzie was trying to k*ll everyone and herself in that moment or just trying to scare everyone extremely bad to the point theyre all in the hospital but of course alive?

Do you guys think as immature mentally as she was that maybe they would just get injured and walk away. Or do you think she was so livid at the moment it was a FUCK IT IF WE DIE WE DIE.

Cause i remember when i was a child i almost felt invincible when my parents drove on the highway. Like if anything happened we'd be good. Just like a scratch or something and walk away. Just pure ignorance.

It wasnt till later in my life seeing car accident videos and learning that even a 5mph crash could snap your neck that i realized how dangerous highway speeds really were. I kinda feel like theres also a chance she thought it would be be a massive spectacle and not a everyone except me dies.

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u/T1Earn — 1 day ago

Mackenzie Shirilla father's T-shirt that mocked the victims

Context: https://www.soapcentral.com/entertainment/how-t-shirt-might-cost-mackenzie-shirilla-s-father-job-steve-shirilla-s-administrative-leave-explained

 The school he works at also deemed his t-shirt ‘in poor taste’ given the nature of the crime his daughter committed.

His employer doesn’t feel their employee is living on the lords path and it’s going to cost him his job, the catholic diocese doesn’t mess around when it comes to that plus i think many parents would send their kids elsewhere if he remained a teacher there, the school had no choice.

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u/iceCupa — 3 days ago

Mackenzie Shirilla: What do you think REALLY happened?

I agree that she did it on purpose, but I can’t seem to understand what she was trying to do.

  1. did she know that she would survive and made sure they didn’t have their seatbelts? this doesn’t make sense to me because she was seriously hurt and could have died. There would have been easier ways to murder them if she really wanted to do it. she seems to like herself way too much to hurt herself.

  2. was it a suicide attempt?

  3. did she lose her mind in the heat of the moment and stepped on the gas pedal without thinking it through? If that is the case, why was she not charged with manslaughter?

Help me out here because I’m missing something for sure!

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u/Adorable-Rutabaga-17 — 3 days ago

CA V STEPHEN VINCENT CHAVEZ GUILTY PLEA

Man pleads guilty to felony incest, supplying alcohol to biological daughter who later committed suicide
Warning: This story discusses suicide.

A Southern California man has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with a case involving his biological daughter who later took her own life.  
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday that Stephen Vincent Chavez formally entered a guilty plea for one felony count of incest and one misdemeanor count of providing alcohol to a minor. According to the DA, Chavez, who advanced his previously scheduled court date to plead guilty, also admitted he took advantage of a position of trust and that the victim was particularly vulnerable. 

The investigation unfolded in July 2025, the DA’s Office said, when Chavez’s 18-year-old biological daughter, Makayla, was staying with him at his Moorpark residence. 
“After a day of drinking at a family gathering, Chavez purchased additional alcohol for him and his daughter to drink at home,” Ventura County DA officials said. “Chavez then engaged in sexual intercourse with her.” 
Makayla later committed suicide in December 2025, the DA’s office said. 

Providing further details on the case, Ventura County Deputy District Attorney Tessa McCarty explained that Makayla had “placed her trust and well-being in [Chavez’s] care” by moving from North Carolina to California to start a new life with him. 

“[Chavez] violated this trust and shattered the father-daughter relationship in an unimaginable way,” McCarty said. 

The 41-year-old, after pleading guilty on Monday, was remanded into custody. He is expected to be sentenced to three years in state prison on June 23 at 9 a.m. in Courtroom 12 of the Ventura County Superior Court. As part of his conviction, Chavez will also have to register as a sex offender for 20 years.

As for Chavez’s punishment, Ventura County DA officials stated they performed “an exhaustive, comprehensive and thorough analysis” of whether he could be charged with rape.  

“[The] analysis that included multiple interviews, additional forensic testing, medical evaluations and an extensive review of electronic evidence,” the DA’s Office said. “After doing so and convening a team of the office’s top sexual assault prosecutors to review the findings, the District Attorney’s Office is confident that this case was properly charged based upon the law, facts and evidence presented.” 

u/Far-Ad9143 — 3 days ago

Mackenzie Shirilla's father tells Harvey Levin - "I hope you look into more of my daughter's innocence and maybe go to the free Mackenzie Shirilla page or crime circus." 🤡🎪

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u/Purple-Teaching8994 — 2 days ago

HI V. GERHARDT KONIG New Trial motion filed.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new trial motion was filed on May 15 regarding the case involving Gerhardt Konig, a Maui doctor who was accused of attempted murder.
“While we remain grateful that Dr. Konig was not convicted of attempted murder, statements by certain jurors after the verdict demonstrate that he should not have been convicted of attempted manslaughter either,” said Thomas Otake, Konig’s attorney.
On April 18, Konig was found guilty by a jury of attempted manslaughter. He was tried on a charge that stemmed from his alleged attempt to kill his wife.

“Instructions on the law given to the jury can be very confusing, and these things happen from time to time. But now that the problems with the verdict have come to light, this motion provides the Court with an opportunity to prevent an unjust result,” Otake said.

u/Far-Ad9143 — 3 days ago

Paul Caneiro Sentencing

Paul Caneiro was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole today. He was also charged for his other crimes which adds up to about 62 years if I did my math right. Impact statements were shared and the prosecution and judge spoke. Loved everything the judge said. Just thought I’d share for those still interested.

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u/alittlefaith530 — 2 days ago
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Let’s talk about the Mackenzie Shirilla crash

This Netflix documentary really pissed me off. I can't believe some people are truly defending her on social media. Whoever defends her is disgusting. She has absolutely zero remorse for what she did. Even IF people were to defend her and say she didn't mean to do it or doesn't remember (which obviously this is bullshit) she still needs to face the consequences of her choices that night. Her parents enabling her ridiculous behavior is mind blowing.

You don't drive a 100 mph not removing your foot off the gas pedal into a building and expect nothing bad to happen. Everyone with the smallest amount of common sense knows driving that fast on a street like that would end BAD. Also, she drove that same street prior, she knew what was at the end of that block. She knew there was a stop sign. She knew there was a building. She's a disgusting human being and her mother is just as stupid as she is. I get parents will always support their children but wrong is wrong and right is right. She didn't just slightly injure someone, she took the lives of two young men. As a parent there's no defending a ridiculously selfish act as taking someone's life.

If I EVER harmed someone in a car accident let alone my bf and his friend I wouldn't be able to leave my house bc of how devastated and depressed I'd be.
This selfish girl was out partying months after. No remorse, that Netflix documentary was a joke and it's genuinely a shame she didn't pass and two innocent souls did. She got a slap on the wrist and those boys will never be able to live a life they deserved. They had their entire lives ahead of them. Really terrible what happened to them. I feel so bad for the families who lost those boys.

Toxic relationships are very real and no one is worth losing your life over smh

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u/Some_District1001 — 3 days ago

Ryan Upchurch hit with $17.5M verdict in defamation case over Kiely Rodni video

Nashville YouTuber hit with $17.5M verdict in defamation case over true crime video, attorney says

Attorneys for Rodni’s family said the videos spread false claims during a time of intense grief and caused damage to the family’s reputation and emotional distress.

By Caleb Wethington

NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - A defamation trial involving a Nashville YouTuber and a viral true crime video has ended with a $17.5 million verdict.

The lawsuit was filed against YouTuber Ryan Upchurch by relatives of Kiely Rodni, a 16-year-old California girl who disappeared in August 2022 after attending a party near Tahoe National Forest.

Her body was later found inside her SUV in a nearby lake. Authorities ruled her death an accident and said there was no evidence of foul play.

The girl’s father, Daniel Rodni, and grandfather, David Robertson, sued Upchurch in federal court in Nashville in 2023, claiming he defamed them in a video titled “ZERO proof of Kiely Rodni situation being REAL.”

According to the lawsuit, Upchurch suggested the case was fake and part of a scam to raise money through GoFundMe.

Attorneys for Rodni’s family said the videos spread false claims during a time of intense grief and caused damage to the family’s reputation and emotional distress.

The case centered on the limits of online commentary in the true crime community and whether statements made in viral videos crossed the line from opinion into defamation.

The jury’s verdict awarded $17.5M against Upchurch.

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u/sunnypineappleapple — 3 days ago