Overview
- Shirilla was tried as an adult and convicted in August 2023 on 12 counts, including murder, and was sentenced to two concurrent 15‑to‑life terms with parole eligibility in 2037.
- Vehicle event‑recorder data presented at trial showed the car reached about 100 miles per hour and the accelerator was fully pressed for roughly five seconds with no braking before impact.
- Her defense says a 2017 diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) could explain a sudden blackout and memory loss, while prosecutors relied on relationship history and prior threats to argue the crash was deliberate.
- Netflix released The Crash on May 15, and the film has spawned new reporting that includes a former inmate's claims about Shirilla's in‑prison demeanor, leaked phone‑call audio, and public backlash that led to her father being placed on administrative leave.
- Post‑conviction appeals have so far failed, including a 2026 petition dismissed for a one‑day late filing, leaving the convictions legally final for now and preserving the narrow path to relief through future appeals or parole.