Michelle Carter suicide texting case: Inside the groundbreaking trial
The case of a young woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life.
The case of a young woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life.
In the weeks before his death, Conrad Roy III shared his feelings of anxiety and depression with his friend, Michelle Carter. She encouraged him to take his own life.
Resources for teens and parents offering important information and support
The case of a young woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life.
Resources for teens and parents offering important information and support
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