Video - The Text That Changed Everything: The Conrad Roy Case

In July 2014, 18-year-old Conrad Roy III was tragically found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in his truck. Initially appearing as a suicide, the case took a shocking twist after police reviewed his phone records. His 17-year-old girlfriend, Michelle Carter, had sent numerous text messages urging him to end his life. When Conrad hesitated and stepped out of his truck, Michelle instructed him to "get back in," and he complied. This unprecedented case led to Michelle's conviction for involuntary manslaughter, solely based on her text messages. It ignited a national conversation about the power of words and their potential to cause harm. Michelle Carter served an 11-month prison sentence and was released in 2020.