Killer's Netflix Fame Sparks Outrage

Mackenzie Shirilla, convicted of intentionally crashing her car at high speed and causing the deaths of Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan, has become a subject of controversy following the release of the Netflix documentary 'The Crash.' The film's popularity has brought Shirilla, now 21, unwanted attention, especially from the victims' families.

Christine Russo, Dominic's sister, expressed "infuriation" that Shirilla is allegedly profiting from her crimes. Russo claims Shirilla has "raked in thousands of dollars" through online donations and maintains a "lavish lifestyle" in prison with amenities like designer clothing and hair tools. This alleged financial gain by a convicted violent offender has fueled a campaign for legislative change.

Russo is spearheading a petition for "Dom and Davion's Law." This proposed legislation aims to modernize existing "Son of Sam" laws, which currently focus on traditional media like book deals or interviews. The goal is to close loopholes that allow offenders to profit through social media and crowdfunding platforms, preventing them from gaining further attention or financial benefit from their violent acts.