#carly gregg

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[thesandyhooktragedy]

then 14-year-old carly gregg as seen in police bodycam footage during her arrest.

on march 19, 2024, gregg shot her mother ashley smylie with a .357 magnum pistol. after smylie’s death, gregg texted a friend, asking if they’d ever seen a dead body. gregg then texted the friend a photo of smylie’s corpse.

when gregg’s stepfather, heath smylie, arrived home, gregg shot him in the shoulder before he physically overpowered her.

as of september 20, 2024, gregg has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of ashley smylie and the attempted murder of heath smylie.

[tccdefender]

i just KNOW they’re gonna say whoever shot up that school in Wisconsin today, was ‘into Columbine’ i just know they’re gonna say it.

[vodkaaarebbb]

carly gregg! i drew her at school !!

[truecrimecrystals]

On March 19th, 2024, 40-year-old Ashley Smylie was tragically shot and killed in her home in Brandon, Mississippi. Her death has left the Rankin County community in shock and mourning, as Ashley was a beloved teacher at Northwest Rankin High School. The shock deepened when it was revealed that the person responsible for her death was her own teenage daughter, Carly Madison Gregg.

Carly, only 14 years old at the time of the incident, shot her mother in her bedroom. Later that evening, as her stepfather, Heath Smylie, entered their house, Carly shot him as well, striking him in the shoulder. Despite his injury, Heath managed to wrestle the gun away from her. Carly then fled the scene. 

Shortly thereafter, Heath found Ashley's body on the floor of Carly's bedroom. He then called 9-1-1 to report the shootings. Police later found Carly near the home and took her into custody. 

Carly was charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and tampering with evidence. According to reports at the time of her arrest, she had killed her mother, attempted to kill her stepfather, and hidden the home's security cameras in an effort to conceal the crime. It was further announced that Carly would be tried as an adult on all charges.

Ashley's death has been a devastating loss for her family, friends, and students. Many were left with questions, such as: why did Carly kill her own mother? And how could such a young girl commit such horrific crime? Months later, these questions and more were addressed as Carly's trial began in Rankin County.

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[perezhilton]

How much time do U think Carly Gregg should serve? I say 30 years minimum!

[magicalpinkbunny]

Are there any transcripts to the 911 calls in the Carly Gregg case? If so could anyone point me to them?

[rhaenyrathecruell]

Um I’m sorry what??

[alyssacarlymary]

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[thesandyhooktragedy]

carly gregg as a child, photographed by her biological father, kevin gregg.

at 14, carly gregg would shoot and kill her mother ashley symlie, seen next to her in the first photo.

[nadiamarieusa]

Carly Gregg guilty of killing her mother

Brandon, Mississippi I watched the entire trial and read everything i could about this case. Carly Gregg is a teenage girl accused and found guilty of murdering her mother Ashley Smylie and attempted murder of her stepfather, Heath Smylie. Carly grew up with her mother Ashley Smylie and her father Kevin Gregg married in 2005 but later divorced. Little is known of the biological father, except…

[unitedstatesofworld]

Carly Gregg Verdict: Analyzing Youth Mental Health & Justice

The Carly Gregg Verdict has sparked significant discussion around the intersection of youth mental health, aggression, and the justice system. This tragic case involves Carly Gregg, a 14-year-old from Brandon, Mississippi, who was charged with the murder of her mother, Ashley Smylie, and the attempted murder of her stepfather, Heath Smylie. On September 20, 2024, a jury found her guilty, sentencing her to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The Carly Gregg Verdict, along with the incident, trial, and public reaction, offers a profound lens to examine broader societal issues, particularly how mental health struggles in adolescents can culminate in violence and the challenges in addressing such crises within the legal framework.

The Case Overview: A Day of Violence

March 19, 2024: The Incident

On the fateful day of March 19, 2024, Carly Gregg committed a shocking act of violence that devastated her family and shook the community. Following a confrontation with her parents over marijuana use, Carly retrieved a .357 Magnum pistol hidden under a bed and fatally shot her mother, Ashley Smylie, a well-respected math teacher, three times in the face. She then lured her stepfather, Heath Smylie, home through a deceptive text message. Upon his arrival, Carly shot Heath in the shoulder but was overpowered and disarmed before he called emergency services.

This sequence of events was not a random act of rage but one that carried troubling undertones of planning and premeditation. Carly's actions included hiding the weapon, orchestrating Heath's return home, and later, inviting a friend to view her mother’s body—a chilling act that would weigh heavily in court.

Carly Gregg's Mental Health Defense Argument

A History of Struggle

The defense highlighted Carly’s troubled mental state as central to understanding her actions. Dr. Andrew Clark, Carly’s psychiatrist, testified that she suffered from severe depression, hallucinations, and mood swings exacerbated by medication and marijuana use. Carly reportedly heard voices and experienced emotional detachment, symptoms that worsened following conflicts with her mother, including discovering her mother’s marijuana use—a revelation Carly found deeply distressing.

The Insanity Defense

Carly’s legal team pursued an insanity defense, arguing that she was in the grip of a profound mental health crisis at the time of the shooting. They claimed she was unable to distinguish right from wrong, as evidenced by her erratic behavior, self-harm attempts, and emotional instability. While these arguments highlighted the need for greater empathy and mental health support for adolescents, they faltered against evidence of calculated actions that suggested clear intent and awareness.

Prosecution: Premeditation & Accountability

The prosecution painted a starkly different picture of Carly Gregg—a teenager capable of planning and executing a crime with full knowledge of its implications. Using compelling evidence, including surveillance footage from the family home, the prosecution demonstrated Carly’s calm demeanor before the shooting and her subsequent attempts to cover up the crime.

Evidence of Intent

Key pieces of evidence included:

Surveillance Footage: The video showed Carly preparing to shoot her mother, revealing a composed demeanor that undercut claims of emotional instability.

Text Messages: Carly’s texts luring Heath Smylie home suggested a calculated strategy to harm him.

Post-Crime Behavior: Inviting a friend to witness her mother’s body indicated a disturbing awareness of her actions.

Assistant District Attorney Katherine Newman argued these actions proved Carly was fully aware of her wrongdoing, dismantling the defense’s narrative of diminished responsibility due to mental health issues.

The Verdict and Its Implications

The jury took less than two hours to reach a guilty verdict, reflecting the overwhelming weight of the evidence. Carly Gregg was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, a judgment that sparked debates about the appropriateness of severe penalties for juvenile offenders, especially those with documented mental health struggles.

Broader Issues: Mental Health and Youth Violence

The Role of Mental Health in Adolescent Crime

The Carly Gregg case underscores the critical need to address mental health issues among young people. Adolescents often struggle to articulate their emotions, and untreated conditions like depression or anxiety can escalate into destructive behavior. Carly’s case reveals how external factors, including family conflict and substance abuse, can exacerbate underlying vulnerabilities.

Preventative Measures

Early Intervention: Schools, communities, and healthcare providers must prioritize early detection and intervention for at-risk youth.

Accessible Mental Health Services: Ensuring that young people have access to affordable, stigma-free mental health care is essential to mitigating crises.

Parental Support Programs: Equipping parents with resources to understand and address their children’s mental health needs can prevent tragic outcomes.

Juvenile Justice Reform: A Call for Change

Rethinking Sentencing

Carly Gregg’s life sentence without parole highlights the ongoing tension between retribution and rehabilitation in juvenile justice. Critics argue that such severe penalties fail to consider the potential for growth and reform, especially for young offenders.

Alternative Approaches

Restorative Justice: Programs that focus on repairing harm and fostering accountability could offer a more constructive path forward.

Mental Health Courts: Specialized courts could better address the complex interplay of mental health and criminal behavior, ensuring that treatment, rather than punishment, is prioritized.

Public Reaction and Media Influence

The Carly Gregg case received widespread media attention, sparking debates about youth violence, mental health, and the justice system. While some coverage emphasized the need for compassion and systemic reform, others focused on the severity of Carly’s actions, fueling polarized opinions.

Conclusion: Lessons from the Carly Gregg Case

The tragedy of Carly Gregg’s actions is compounded by the systemic failures that allowed her mental health struggles to go unaddressed until it was too late. The Carly Gregg verdict highlights the critical need for early intervention, accessible mental health care, and a justice system that prioritizes rehabilitation over retribution. 

Her case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of neglecting mental health issues and the importance of addressing them before they escalate. As society grapples with the implications of such cases, it is imperative to foster environments where young people can access the support they need to navigate their challenges, ensuring that the cycle of violence and despair is broken.

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: i'm cecilia, but you can call me ceci シ

eighteen , female

( i don't really get the pronoun thing so let's just leave it like female )

: mexican. i speak english and spanish.

; tcc member since 2019, i became interested in that type of things since i was about ten years old. I don't condone the actions of those people, but i feel empathy for both the killers and the victims. If you have any problems with me or the community, block me, don't report. I've been saying this for five years now. Please just block.

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ꗃ artists ; lil peep, nicole dollanganger, lana del rey, rammstein, the smiths, bones, dr.dre, freddie dredd, kmfdm, the neighbourhood, skynd, mareux

ꗃ games ; alice madness returns, guitar hero, left 4 dead 1 & 2, silent hill, cry of fear, doom, fears to fathom, phasmophobia, chilla's art games

╳ dni fans/simps of bobby lemon and carly gregg. besides them i don't really mind.

some irrelevant stuff:

— my birthday is on october 17th. I don't know if I should consider it a good thing or not thanks to Vladislav.

— one of the first cases i learned about was Daniel LaPlante.

— between 2021 and 2022 i was a tcc editor on instagram, my most famous account was g0dlikebullet with almost 600 followers and i think that some of my most relevant editing accounts used to be tvrturee, emptybrainss, and sat4nicvodkaa.

— some of my favorite editors/accounts back then were s0nofg9n, gvdless, nightprcwler, megumireb, zerodqy, and naturalwrath2.0.

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>> name : Andre :3

>> gender: boy girl , um boy 85% girl 25% basically , any pronouns are good !

>> age: 16

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>> fav cases: Carly gregg , Yuka Takaoka (i love her so much, she my fav), slenderman case , andrew blaze, the mendez brothers , alyssa bustamante and jodi arias !

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[perezhilton]

How could this 14 year old be SO CALM just after murdering her mother? This video is disturbing!

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