Video - Texting Tragedy: The Dark Case of Conrad Roy and Michelle Carter

In July 2014, 18-year-old Conrad Roy III was discovered dead in his truck, a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning. Initially seen as a tragic suicide, the incident took a shocking twist when police reviewed his text messages. His girlfriend, 17-year-old Michelle Carter, had sent numerous messages urging him to end his life. When Conrad hesitated and stepped out of his truck, Michelle commanded him to "get back in." Tragically, he obeyed. In a groundbreaking legal case, Michelle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter based solely on her texts. This sparked a national debate on whether words alone can hold someone accountable for another's suicide. Michelle served 11 months in prison, gaining release in 2020.