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

On July 13, 2014, 18-year-old Conrad Roy III tragically ended his life in his truck due to carbon monoxide poisoning. While initially appearing as a suicide, the incident took a shocking twist after investigators reviewed Conrad's phone. His girlfriend, Michelle Carter, then 17, had sent numerous texts urging him to commit suicide. When Conrad hesitated and left his truck, Michelle commanded him to "get back in," and he complied. This unusual case led to Michelle's conviction for involuntary manslaughter based solely on her text messages. Her trial ignited a nationwide debate about whether words alone can hold someone accountable for another's suicide. Ultimately, Michelle served 11 months in prison and was released in 2020.