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.