Video - The Power of Words: The Conrad Roy Case

In July 2014, 18-year-old Conrad Roy III was discovered dead in his truck from carbon monoxide poisoning, a case initially seen as a tragic suicide. However, the investigation took a grim turn when police uncovered text messages from his girlfriend, Michelle Carter, urging him to end his life. Despite Conrad's hesitation and stepping out of the truck, Michelle's chilling text, "Get back in," pushed him to return. This unprecedented case led to Michelle's conviction for involuntary manslaughter, sparking a national debate about the power of words and their impact on mental health. Michelle served 11 months in prison, being released in 2020.