Teenager Carly Gregg Sentenced to Life for Killing Her Mother and Attempting to Kill Her Stepfather
In a shocking case that has captivated public attention, Carly Gregg, just 15 years old, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder. This tragic event took place in Brandon, Mississippi, in March 2021, when Carly, then only 14, fatally shot her mother, Ashley Smylie, using her mother’s own gun. The violence didn’t end there—she also attempted to kill her stepfather, Heath Smylie, in an ambush but failed.
The details of the crime are both chilling and gruesome. After shooting her mother three times, Carly didn't run or hide. Instead, she did something truly disturbing—she invited a friend over to the house, allegedly asking, "Are you squeamish around dead bodies?" before leading the friend to the scene of her mother’s lifeless body, lying in a pool of blood. For anyone who saw this, it was like stepping into a nightmare. The teenage girl showed no panic, no remorse, as if the horrific act had been just another moment in her day.
But the horror didn’t stop there. Carly lay in wait, plotting her next move, attempting to kill her stepfather when he returned home. Fortunately, her plan failed, but the sheer terror of what could have unfolded lingers over the case.
On the day of the murder, Carly returned home from school and retrieved a .
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