Hell on Wheels: Mackenzie Shirilla and 'The Crash'

About this episode

The episode discusses the link between toxic relationship dynamics and the tragic case of Mackenzie Shirilla, exploring themes of coercive control and the value of life.

Domestic violence isn’t always physical abuse; sometimes, it’s a terrifying display of coercive control that ends in a fatal crash. Today, we bridge the gap between toxic relationship dynamics and the link between suicidality and homicidality. We look at how Mackenzie Shirilla’s case fits into a broader pattern of 'if I can’t have it, nobody can' mentality. We also weigh in on the national debate sparked by The Crash: how do we teach our children the value of life when they seem convinced the...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeannine Anderson, Natalie Halcomb

Topics covered

• domestic violence
• coercive control
• toxic relationships
• suicidality
• homicidality
• value of life

Keywords

• domestic violence
• coercive control
• Mackenzie Shirilla
• toxic relationships
• suicidality
• homicidality

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