Mackenzie Shirilla, serving a 15‑years‑to‑life term for the 2022 crash that killed her boyfriend Dominic Russo and friend Davion Flanagan, is alleged to have confessed to fellow inmates that the deaths were premeditated. The revelations come from two former prisoners at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, who say Shirilla boasted about the murders while in custody, directly challenging the narrative she presented in a Netflix documentary.

Inmate Anastasia Says Shirilla Declared ‘Dom Had to Die’

According to Anastasia, a 30‑year‑old former inmate who shared a cell block with Shirilla, the convicted killer told other prisoners that the crash was deliberate, stating, “Dom had to die.” Anastasia described Shirilla’s tone as amused, noting the stark contrast with Shirilla’s public claim that a medical condition called POTS caused her to lose control of the vehicle.

The former inmate also recounted Shirilla’s frequent use of the synthetic drug K2 and her tendency to blame “the devil” for her actions, a pattern that aligns with earlier disciplinary reports documenting her erratic behavior.

Kat Reports Shirilla’s Lack of Remorse and Fame‑Seeking Attitude

Another ex‑inmate, known only as Kat, said Shirilla “showed no remorse” and seemed to relish her notoriety, walking the prison floor “like she was famous.” Kat’s account adds weight to the claim that Shirilla cultivated a persona of infamy , a claim also reflected in her personal scrapbook that allegedly contains only self‑portraits and a picture of a brick wall labeled “BOOM.”

Contradiction With Netflix Documentary Claims

The inmates’ testimonies directly contradict Shirilla’s statements in the Netflix documentary, where she asserted she passed out due to a POTS‑related medical emergency. Neither Anastasia nor Shirilla’s cellmate Jalisa Roberts recall any such episode, suggesting a possible fabrication for public sympathy.

Unverified Details: Drug Use, Cyber‑Sex, and Video Call Ban

While the former inmates allegge that Shirilla engaged in extensive K2 use, cyber‑sex via a prison‑issued tablet, and same‑sex relationships that led to a 60‑day video‑call ban, these claims remain uncorroborated by prison officials. The lack of official confirmation leaves open questions about the extent of her disciplinary record.

What Remains Unclear About Shirilla’s Motive

The precise motive behind Shirilla’s alleged decision to kill Russo and Flanagan is still unknown. inmates suggest personal animus, but no concrete evidence has been presented in court to substantiate a pre‑meditated motive beyond the inmates’ statements.