Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was released on parole in 2023 after serving time for her own crime, has voiced doubts about Mackenzie Shirilla's potential for early parole following the release of Netflix's documentary, *The Crash*. The documentary revisits the tragic 2022 incident in Strongsville, Ohio, where Shirilla, then 17, crashed her car at high speed, resulting in the deaths of her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan. Shirilla was convicted of murder and sentenced to 15 years to life. In her first interview since the crash, Shirilla expressed regret, claiming her actions were unintentional. However, Blanchard emphasized the importance of accountability and genuine remorse in the parole process, suggesting that Shirilla's current expressions of remorse may not be sincere. Observers, including a former inmate who shared time with Shirilla, have noted her nonchalant attitude, raising further doubts about her remorse. Under her current sentence, Shirilla is not eligible for parole until 2037.