Gypsy Rose Blanchard is sharing her thoughts on Mackenzie Shirilla’s case, and she does not think remorse has fully set in yet.
During an interview with Charlie Neff on The TMZ Podcast, Gypsy reacted to Mackenzie’s story after watching Netflix’s documentary The Crash. The documentary revisits the fatal car crash that killed Mackenzie’s boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend Davion Flanagan.
Mackenzie was convicted of murdering both Dominic and Davion, though she has maintained her innocence.
Gypsy said that from what she has seen, Mackenzie does not appear remorseful at this stage. She believes that kind of realization may only come after years of reflection behind bars.
According to Gypsy, Mackenzie still has “a lot of maturing” to do before she can fully understand the weight of what happened. She added that once that remorse finally arrives, it will hit her “like a train.”
Gypsy also said remorse could play a major role in Mackenzie’s future. Mackenzie is reportedly eligible to go before the Ohio parole board in 2037, but Gypsy believes showing real accountability will matter if she hopes to be released one day.
Gypsy speaks from personal experience. She was released on parole in December 2023 after serving more than eight years of a 10-year sentence for her role in the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. She has since completed parole supervision.
The conversation also touched on whether convicted criminals should be allowed to profit from their cases. Dominic Russo’s sister, Christina Russo, has reportedly pushed for changes to prevent convicted individuals from making money from their crimes, claiming Mackenzie may be doing so.
Gypsy said the issue is not completely simple. While she agreed that profiting directly from a crime is wrong, she suggested there can be a difference between exploitation and telling a story after incarceration.
Mackenzie’s case has received renewed attention since The Crash arrived on Netflix, with viewers once again debating the conviction, her claims of innocence, and the impact on the families of Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan.