Harrowing Footage Reveals Callous Act
A teenage girl, Carly Gregg, is at the center of a disturbing murder trial in Mississippi. Accused of shooting her mother, 40-year-old math teacher Ashley Smylie, and attempting to kill her stepfather, Gregg has rejected a 40-year plea deal and is instead pursuing an insanity defense.
Harrowing footage presented in court shows Gregg, who was 14 at the time of the alleged crimes, casually wandering around her kitchen moments before the fatal shots were fired.
The video depicts Gregg pacing the corridor, disappearing off camera briefly, and then returning, holding something behind her back and peering into the kitchen.
Alleged Attempt to Lure Stepfather Home
Prosecutors allege that after the shooting, Gregg used her mother’s phone to text her stepfather, Heath, in an effort to lure him home. A text message sent from Smylie’s phone to Heath read: “When will you be home honey?”
When Heath returned home, police allege Gregg shot at him, hitting him once in the shoulder. Heath testified in court that he wrestled the gun from Gregg before she could shoot him again, prompting her to flee the scene.
Psychiatric Evaluation and Marijuana Use
The court heard from psychiatrist Dr. Andrew Clark, who said he believes Gregg “blacked out” for up to 90 minutes on the day of the alleged incident.
Gregg had confided to Dr. Clark that she had started using marijuana, several times per week, and was concerned that her mother would find out.
Gregg is charged with murder, attempted murder, and evidence tampering, and faces a life sentence if found guilty.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Factors
The Carly Gregg murder trial highlights the complex intersection of mental health, substance abuse, and the criminal justice system.
As the case unfolds, it serves as a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences that can result when these issues intersect.
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