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Teen Charged with Murdering Father and Brother in Nevada

The suspect cited an uncontrollable urge to kill, linked to family distress.

  • 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.
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