The Crash: Double murderer Mackenzie Shirilla

The Crash: Double murderer Mackenzie Shirilla

From REDRUM true crime by redrumpodcast

May 18, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

The episode explores the tragic car crash involving Mackenzie Shirilla and the subsequent investigation revealing potential foul play.

On July 31st 2022, a devastating 100mph car crash in Strongsville, Ohio left 2 teenage boys dead. At first, it looked like a tragic accident. But investigators would soon uncover evidence that suggested something far darker…Dominic Russo and his best friend, Davion Flanagan, had accepted a lift home after a summer party with Dominic’s on-again, off-again girlfriend, Mackenzie Shirilla. Minutes later, the car slammed into a brick building at catastrophic speed. Dominic and Davion were killed instantly. Mackenzie survived.What followed shocked even seasoned investigators.Data pulled from the vehicle revealed no attempt to brake. Witnesses came forward describing an allegedly toxic relationship marked by threats, manipulation, and one chilling warning: “I will crash this car right now.” Then came the GPS evidence, toxicology results, social media posts, and allegations that raised one haunting question... was this really an accident at all? This is the story of love turned volatile, control, obsession, and the split-second decision that destroyed multiple families forever… but as detectives began piecing together the final hours before impact, they uncovered something that would…

Topics covered

  • car crash
  • murder
  • investigation
  • toxic relationship
  • true crime

Keywords

  • car crash
  • Mackenzie Shirilla
  • Dominic Russo
  • Davion Flanagan
  • investigation
  • true crime
  • Ohio

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Strongsville, Ohio

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