Teen Carly Gregg Sentenced to Life for Murdering Mother, Wounding Stepfather
The 15-year-old Mississippi girl was convicted on all charges, including first-degree murder and attempted murder, following a high-profile trial.
- Carly Gregg, 15, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of her mother, Ashley Smylie, and the attempted murder of her stepfather, Heath Smylie.
- The crime occurred on March 19, 2024, when Gregg, then 14, shot her mother with a .357 Magnum pistol and later wounded her stepfather.
- Surveillance footage showed Gregg calmly texting her stepfather to lure him home after the murder, leading to his shooting and subsequent struggle for the gun.
- Defense attorneys argued that Gregg was experiencing a mental health crisis and did not remember the shooting, but the jury found her fully aware of her actions.
- Prosecutors highlighted Gregg's calculated behavior, including hiding the weapon and tampering with evidence, to disprove the insanity defense.