Overview

• A 17-year-old Nevada girl, Mashenka Reid, has been charged with two counts of open murder after allegedly killing her father and younger brother.
• Reid reportedly told police she couldn't control her urge to kill, a feeling triggered by her mother leaving the family.
• The teen considered harming her 2-year-old sister but was unable to enter the room where the toddler was hiding.
• Reid allegedly prepared for the murders by researching how to use her father's gun online.
• The incident has sparked discussions on mental health and the accessibility of firearms.