Video - Words that Kill: The Michelle Carter Case

On July 13, 2014, an 18-year-old named Conrad Roy III was discovered dead in his truck from carbon monoxide poisoning. Initially appearing to be a tragic suicide, the case took a sinister turn when investigators examined his phone. They found that his 17-year-old girlfriend, Michelle Carter, had sent numerous messages urging him to end his life. When Conrad hesitated and exited the truck, Michelle texted him, "Get back in." Tragically, he complied. In a groundbreaking legal decision, Michelle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter based solely on her text messages. The case ignited a nationwide debate: Can words alone hold someone accountable for another's suicide? Michelle served 11 months in prison and was released in 2020.