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MacKenzie Shirilla's Prison Selfies Anger Victim's Family

MacKenzie Shirilla, a convicted killer, has sparked outrage from the victim's family after posting selfies from prison on Instagram. The family is demanding an investigation into how she is accessing social media while incarcerated. Shirilla recently had her latest bid for a new trial rejected by the Ohio Supreme Court.

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MacKenzie Shirilla's Prison Selfies Anger Victim's Family

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What Happened

MacKenzie Shirilla, a convicted killer, has angered the family of her victim, Dominic Russo, by posting selfies on Instagram from prison. The victim's family is calling for an investigation into Shirilla's access to social media while incarcerated.

Shirilla's actions come after her latest attempt to seek a new trial was rejected by the Ohio Supreme Court. The circumstances surrounding her ability to post on social media from prison have raised significant concerns among those affected by her crime.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    MacKenzie Shirilla, a convicted killer, posted selfies on Instagram from prison.

  2. 2

    The victim's family, Dominic Russo's family, expressed anger over the prison selfies.

  3. 3

    The victim's family is demanding an investigation into Shirilla's social media access.

  4. 4

    Shirilla's latest bid for a new trial was rejected by the Ohio Supreme Court.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 3 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

people-magazinePeople
Reports on MacKenzie Shirilla posing for a prison photo after her latest attempt to get a new trial was denied, and mentions the family's anger.
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tmzTMZ
Focuses on the outrage of the victim's family and their demand for an investigation into Shirilla's social media access from prison.
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columbus-dispatchColumbus Dispatch
Highlights Shirilla's rejection by the Ohio Supreme Court in her bid for a new trial and notes her subsequent prison photo.
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3 articles · chronological
PeoplePeople
Mackenzie Shirilla Poses for Prison Photo After Court Rejects Latest Bid for New Trial - People.com
TMZTMZ
Mackenzie Shirilla's Prison Selfies Spark Outrage From Dominic Russo's Family
Columbus DispatchColumbus Dispatch
MacKenzie Shirilla asks Ohio Supreme Court - The Columbus Dispatch

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Full Coverage

3 articles · chronological

PeoplePeople
Mackenzie Shirilla Poses for Prison Photo After Court Rejects Latest Bid for New Trial - People.com
TMZTMZ
Mackenzie Shirilla's Prison Selfies Spark Outrage From Dominic Russo's Family
Columbus DispatchColumbus Dispatch
MacKenzie Shirilla asks Ohio Supreme Court - The Columbus Dispatch

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