Disturbing texts Mackenzie Shirilla sent Dominic Russo before fatal crash resurface after Netflix documentary

New details about Mackenzie Shirilla and her relationship with boyfriend Dominic Russo are drawing renewed attention after Netflix released its documentary, The Crash.

The documentary revisits the 2022 crash that killed Russo and their friend Davion Flanagan after Shirilla drove her car into a building at high speed. Shirilla was later convicted in connection with the deaths, with prosecutors arguing the crash was intentional.

Now, disturbing text messages reportedly exchanged between Shirilla and Russo before the fatal incident are resurfacing online. According to reports, the messages were part of the police investigation into the case and allegedly revealed escalating tension in the couple’s relationship.

In one of the messages, Shirilla reportedly told Russo, “I’m gonna kill someone, I just want to bang my head on the wall till I’m dead,” while also complaining about how he treated her during arguments.

The resurfaced texts have reignited debate surrounding the prosecution’s argument that the relationship between the two had become increasingly toxic in the months leading up to the crash.

During the trial, prosecutors highlighted multiple fights between the couple and claimed Russo had wanted to end the relationship weeks before the deadly incident. Court testimony also included allegations that Shirilla threatened Russo and attempted to break into his house during previous disputes.

However, Shirilla’s defense team continued to argue that the crash was caused by a medical emergency and maintained she had no memory of the accident itself.

The renewed public attention largely comes after Netflix’s documentary introduced the case to a wider audience, sparking fresh online discussions about whether the crash was truly intentional or a tragic accident.

Additional speculation has also resurfaced around reports that Shirilla had previously driven on the same road before the crash, with prosecutors allegedly presenting it as evidence of a possible “dry run” during the original trial.

Meanwhile, members of Shirilla’s family previously defended the relationship between her and Russo, with her aunt reportedly telling the court the couple appeared “very much in love” and spoke openly about future plans together shortly before the tragedy occurred.

The case remains one of the most heavily debated true-crime stories in recent years, especially following the release of multiple documentaries examining the fatal crash and its aftermath.