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The moment captured before killing her mother and the horrific case of Carly Gregg

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This is the full, timestamped transcript of "The moment captured before killing her mother and the horrific case of Carly Gregg", an episode of Casefile True Crime published December 20, 2024 (22 min, about 3,903 words). It mentions 14 people, works and ideas, including Carly Greg, Heath Smiley, Ashley Smiley, War County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi.

What this episode is about

On March 19, 2024, a shocking incident unfolded when 15-year-old Carly Gregg shot her mother, Ashley, during a turbulent moment at home, prompting a frantic 911 call from her stepfather, Heath Smiley. Investigations into the case revealed deep-seated family issues, mental health challenges, and the emotional trauma faced by Carly, who had been struggling with her relationship with her biological father and navigating stress in her life.

Key takeaways

  • When a seemingly perfect student unravels, it's a stark reminder that intelligence masks deeper struggles.
  • Teen rebellion takes a deadly turn; not just a moment of rage but years of hidden turmoil.
  • In a shocking twist, a firearm stored for safety became the catalyst for a tragic family crisis.
  • Family secrets and mental health: A reminder that confrontation can ignite dangerous consequences.
  • A text message for help often contains layers of meaning; here, it foreshadowed a devastating act.

Who speaks in this episode?

What is discussed, and when

  1. – 5:00: Heath Smiley, Carly Greg, Kevin Greg, Ashley Smiley
  2. – 10:00: Mississippi, Carly Greg, Chester A. Arthur, War County Sheriff's Office
  3. – 15:00: Carly Greg, Ashley Smiley, Heath Smiley, War County Sheriff's Office
  4. – 20:00: Dr. Andrew Clark, Carly Greg, Heath Smiley, Mississippi
  5. – 22:25: Carly Greg, Ashley Smiley, Bridget Todd, Kevin Camp

Notable quotes from "The moment captured before killing her mother and the horrific case of Carly Gregg"

  • His 15-year-old stepdaughter Carly lay in wait hit by a bullet in the neck Heath's barely escaped with his life in a 911 call he reported I think my wife has been shot I just…
    about Heath Smiley · at
  • Relationship with her biological father Kevin Greg who struggled with drug addiction meanwhile Ashley a dedicated algebra teacher from Northwest rank in high school and a…
    about Ashley Smiley · at
  • Magnolia place this information was critical for law enforcement as they began the response deputies from the Ranken County Sheriff's Office arrived on the scene within minutes…
    about War County Sheriff's Office · at
  • Mississippi Highway Patrol helicopter was deployed to assist in locating her Carly was apprehended approximately 30 minutes after the shooting without further incident she was…
    about Carly Greg · at
  • The time of the alleged crime in a courtroom drama that received national attention judge dwey Arthur questioned the defense's tactics regarding a crucial mental health…
    about Chester A. Arthur · at
  • Doctor Dr Mark Webb to conduct a comprehensive mental health assessment the defense intended to present Dr Webb's finding as evidence in court the case of Carly Greg continued…
    about Dr. Mark Webb · at
  • Drawing from medical records school records journal entries and a SketchBook Dr Andrew Clark a renowned Child and Adolescent psychiatrist testified as an expert witness as part…
    about Dr. Andrew Clark · at
  • Presented evidence to support the claim that Greg acted with premeditation and intent on the other hand the defense attorneys Bridget Todd and Kevin Camp pleaded for leniency…
    about Bridget Todd · at

Who and what is mentioned in this episode?

People

  • Carly Greg — Person · Defendant / central subject of the case · 15 mentions · first at
    Teen accused (and later convicted in the episode narrative) of killing her mother and attempting to kill her stepfather; her mental health and intent are the core disputes at trial.
  • Heath Smiley — Person · Victim (attempted murder) / key eyewitness · 6 mentions · first at
    Stepfather of Carly; he is shot/grazed, makes the 911 call, and provides crucial testimony about the confrontation and aftermath.
  • Ashley Smiley — Person · Homicide victim · 5 mentions · first at
    Mother of Carly and wife of Heath; her death is the murder charge’s basis and the episode’s central tragedy.
  • Dr. Andrew Clark — Person · Defense expert witness (psychiatrist) · 4 mentions · first at
    Provides a defense diagnosis (bipolar II) and interprets records/journals to argue Carly was in a mental health crisis affecting culpability.
  • Chester A. Arthur — Person · Presiding judge · 3 mentions · first at
    Oversees pretrial disputes (mental health report timing, drug test admissibility), issues a gag order, and is portrayed as scrutinizing defense tactics.
  • Kevin Greg — Person · Referenced family member / contextual factor · 3 mentions · first at
    Carly’s biological father; described as struggling with drug addiction and presented as a stressor in Carly’s life and a defense theme.
    Therapy for anxiety and stress largely stemming from her tumultuous relationship with her biological father Kevin Greg who struggled with drug addiction meanwhile Ashley a…
  • Bridget Todd — Person · Defense attorney · 2 mentions · first at
    Named as one of Carly Greg’s defense attorneys; argues mental-health-based mitigation and litigates evidentiary/procedural issues.
  • Kevin Camp — Person · Defense attorney · 2 mentions · first at
    Named as one of Carly Greg’s defense attorneys; participates in motions, expert strategy, and sentencing arguments.
    Unintentional they emphasized the complexity of obtaining the report and assured the court that they would share it with the prosecution as soon as it was finalized judge…
  • Dr. Amanda Gano — Person · Psychologist / competency evaluator (expert witness) · 1 mention · first at
    Testifies about Carly’s competency evaluation and notes medication changes could influence mental state, while acknowledging limits on medication side-effect expertise.
    The legal process as the case progressed the focus shifted on the mental health evaluations conducted on Carly Dr Amanda Gano the psychologist who assessed Carly's competency…
  • Katherine Newman — Person · Prosecutor (sentencing argument) · 1 mention · first at
    Argues for severe punishment, emphasizing lack of remorse and premeditation/intent during the sentencing phase.
    Sentencing the prosecution in defense presented their final arguments prosecutor Katherine Newman argued that Carly Greg showed no remorse for her actions Newman also…
  • Dr. Mark Webb — Person · Defense-retained mental health assessor · 1 mention · first at
    Hired by the defense to conduct a more comprehensive mental health assessment beyond the competency evaluation.

Companies & orgs

  • War County Sheriff's Office — Company · Law enforcement · 2 mentions · first at
    The primary law enforcement agency involved in responding to the incident, investigating the crime, and apprehending Carly Greg.

Places & events

  • Mississippi — Place · Setting · 5 mentions · first at
    The state where the tragic events of the Carly Greg case took place, providing the geographical and cultural context for the story.
    Mississippi Highway Patrol helicopter was deployed to assist in locating her Carly was apprehended approximately 30 minutes after the shooting without further incident she was…
  • Rankin County Jail — Place · Detention facility · 4 mentions
    The facility where Carly Greg was held pending trial after being taken into custody following the shooting incident.
    Involving serious charges against Carly Greg after the shooting incident from March 19th 2024 Carly Greg was taken into custody shortly after law enforcement arrived at the…

Full transcript with timestamps

on March 19th 2024 Heath Smiley returned home from work unaware that a chilling confrontation awaited him moments after entering the house a gunshot rang out as his 15-year-old stepdaughter Carly lay in wait hit by a bullet in the neck Heath's barely escaped with his life in a 911 call he reported I think my wife has been shot I just got home and there is blood everywhere with urgency in his voice he detailed the chaos surrounding him and informed the dispatcher that Carly had fled the scene leading law enforcement into a rapidly escalating crisis what could drive a teenager to such a horrific act despite what should have been clear-cut evidence surveillance footage eyewitness accounts and confessions this case only proved one thing things were not as they seemed proving what truly happened that day and why would be a nearly impossible task hi I'm Mark and welcome to true crime stories today we're looking at a case

that left a small Mississippi town in disbelief and had law enforcements and the courts searching for answers the investigation into Carly Greg's actions revealed family secrets mental health issues and an unexpected twist this is the story of the Carly Greg case let's Dive In

the day began like any other for Carly and Ashley Carly an exceptional student who had skipped a grade was known for her intelligence but had recently shown signs of distress she was undergoing therapy for anxiety and stress largely stemming from her tumultuous relationship with her biological father Kevin Greg who struggled with drug addiction meanwhile Ashley a dedicated algebra teacher from Northwest rank in high school and a beloved figure in the community was focused on her teaching career and her family life at school that day Cari interacted with friends and teachers but kept her struggles hidden despite her outwardly normal behavior she was secretly dealing with significant issues including conflicts with her mother over drug use Ashley had recently discovered that Carly was using marijuana through vape pens which shaded tension to their relationship Carly and Ashley arrived at their residence shortly after 4 p.m.

Ashley had received information regarding Carly's alleged marijuana use through VAP Pence which prompted her to confront Carly Upon returning home as soon as they entered the house Ashley proceeded to Carly's bedroom to search for evidence of drug use at this point only the two were present in the home home surveillance footage captured Carly holding an object behind her back as she approached her mother the nature of this object would soon become critical to the investigation Ashley had kept a loaded firearm in the house for protection due to concerns about Carly's biological father Kevin Greg who had a history of drug addiction Carly had retrieved the same firearm located underneath the bedside where Ashley slept seconds after the confrontation began Ashley was shot by Carly three times after shooting her mother Point Blank Cari sent a frantic text message to her friend asking to come over and help with an

emergency this call for assistance indicated Carly's immediate need for support for shooting upon receiving the message the friend quickly made her way to Carly's home when Carly's friend arrived at the front door she was greeted with a chilling question are you squeamish around dead bodies the statement set to Grim tone as Carly had let her friend at his bedroom where Ashley lay on the floor Carley then allegedly revealed I put three in my mom and I have three more for my stepdad when he gets home after showing her friend the scene Cari reportedly took down an interior camera from its Mount and placed it in the refrigerator this action suggested an attempt to tamper with evidence and indicated a level of premeditation regarding her actions prior to leaving the office Heath Smiley who who was Carly's stepfather had received a text from Ashley's phone asking when he would be returning home from work he replied

he would be working a little late Heth arrived home at approximately 5:03 p.m. he initially perceived nothing unusual as he entered the house however as he opened the kitchen door a gunshot rang out as he stepped onto the threshold Cari was waiting to pounce but fortunately for Heath she could not get a good enough shot Heath was grazed by a bullets in the neck area during this encounter he subsequently attempted to to follow Carly as she fled outside Heath Smiley placed a friend at 911 call shortly after being shot by his own stepdaughter in the call he reported I think my wife has been shot I just got home and there is blood everywhere his voice was urgent as he provided details about the situation he described being shot in the neck and indicated that Carly had fled the scene heat stated she shot me in the head and informed the dispatcher that Carly had a firearm which he believed was left on the

kitchen counter he provided a description of Carly and her direction of flight saying she ran towards Magnolia place this information was critical for law enforcement as they began the response deputies from the Ranken County Sheriff's Office arrived on the scene within minutes of the 911 call upon arrival they found Heath outside the front door visibly injured and in need of medical attention officers quickly assessed his condition and called for medical assistance while securing the area as deputies entered the home they discovered Ashley lying on the floor of her bedroom the scene was chaotic evidence of a violent confrontation was immediately apparent the deputies noted multiple gunshot wounds on Ashley's body confirming that she had been shot at close range this discovery marked a significant turning point in the investigation the initial assessment by law enforcement included securing the

crime scene and Gathering evidence they noted the position of Ashley's body and collected any potential ballistics evidence from both inside and outside the home the deputies also examined surveillance footage for both inside and outside the residents to piece together a timeline of events leading up to the shooting Heath provided a detailed account of what he had encountered when he returned home which would later serve as crucial testimony in court his statements about Carly's actions immediately before and after the shooting were vital for understanding her State of Mind this part of their investigation deputies also began a search for Carly utilizing outdoor surveillance footage to track her movements after she fled a Mississippi Highway Patrol helicopter was deployed to assist in locating her Carly was apprehended approximately 30 minutes after the shooting without further incident she was taken into

custody and charged with multiple offenses including murder and attempted murder based on evidence gathered at the scene and Heat's statements the Swift response by law enforcement and their methodical approach to Gathering evidence laid the groundwork for what would become a complex legal case involving serious charges against Carly Greg after the shooting incident from March 19th 2024 Carly Greg was taken into custody shortly after law enforcement arrived at the scene she was held at Rank and County jail and Brandon Mississippi where she remained pending trial Carly was charged as an adult with murder attempted murder and tampering with evidence her bond was set at $1 million the significant amount reflecting the severity of the charges throughout this period Carly remained in custody awaiting the legal proceedings that would follow during her time in custody Carly's legal team began to

prepare for a defense the prosecution's case was based on the evidence collected at the scene including eyewitness accounts and forensic allow is Carly pleaded not guilty to all charges maintaining her innocence as the case progressed Carly also underwent several mental health evaluations to assess her psychological State these evaluations were crucial in understanding her behavior leading up to the incident discussions around her history of anxiety and previous therapy sessions were significant as they became Central to the defense's argument in a months following her arrest Carly was offered a plea deal that would result in a 40-year prison sentence however she rejected this device through a defense team opting to go to trial instead this decision indicated her desire to contest the charges against her fully as the trial date approached Carly's legal team focused on Gathering evidence and

witness testimonies they sought to build a comprehensive defense that would address both the factual elements of the case and Carly's mental health issues this preparation involved reviewing surveillance footage analyzing text messages in Consulting with mental health experts and what would you do if you found yourself in the same situation as the defense team the complexities of such a case often rais challenging questions about accountability and mental health the case of Carly Greg took a dramatic turn on August 19th when the defense attorneys faced scrutiny from the prestigious judge while Carly had been deemed competent to stand trial questions Rose about her mental state at the time of the alleged crime in a courtroom drama that received national attention judge dwey Arthur questioned the defense's tactics regarding a crucial mental health evaluation report the judge expressed concerned about the

report's delayed submission suggesting it might have been a strategic maneuver to gain an advantage on the trial the defense attorneys Bridget Todd and Kevin Camp maintained the delay was unintentional they emphasized the complexity of obtaining the report and assured the court that they would share it with the prosecution as soon as it was finalized judge Arthur however remained skeptical he warned that withholding the report could be seen as a deliberate attempt to manipulate the trial proceedings he stressed the importance of trans Arcy and fairness in the legal process as the case progressed the focus shifted on the mental health evaluations conducted on Carly Dr Amanda Gano the psychologist who assessed Carly's competency testified that medication changes in the months leading up to the incident could have influenced her mental state however Dr Gano acknowledged her expertise did not

extend to the potential side effects or impact of these medications the defense team recognizing the limitations of Dr gano's evaluation contracted another doctor Dr Mark Webb to conduct a comprehensive mental health assessment the defense intended to present Dr Webb's finding as evidence in court the case of Carly Greg continued as the date of the trial approached on September 10th 6 days before the trial the motion was put forward in front of the judge by the defense in an attempt to exclude a crucial piece of evidence the urine test administered upon her admission to the Detention Center the defense argued that the test was conducted without proper authorization and should be deemed inadmissible prosecutors countered this very test was necessary for safety purposes and that Greg had voluntarily admitted to using marijuana they argue that the evidence of marijuana use was relevant to Greg's

potential mental state at the time of the crime judge dwey Arthur after a careful consideration ruled in favor of the prosecution denying the defense's motion to surpass the drug test the judge found the search to be reasonable based on the circumstances and the potential risks involved in a separate development the judge issued a gag order prohibiting Greg attorneys from speaking to the media about the case this decision came in response to the allegations that the defense had violated procedural rules by commenting on the facts of the case the first day of the Carly Greg murder trial unfolded in a somber courtroom atmosphere prosecution presented evidence including a 911 call recording and body cam footage of the day of the shooting Carly Greg now 15 was accused of murdering her mother Ashley Smiley and attempting to murder her stepfather Heath smiley on March 9th the trial began with a

testimony of Ranken County dispatcher Kevin Collins who played the 911 call made by Heath Smiley in the recording Heath could be heard sounding hysterical and frantic describing the shooting and the tragic discovery of his wife's body the prosecution then presented body cam footage from Ranken County Patrol Deputy Hunter Lewis who arrived at the scene the footage captured the chaos of the situation as Heath Smiley visibly distraught informed the deputy of the shooting in the location of his deceased wife the jury watched as the body Camp footage revealed the tragic scene inside the home where Ashley Smiley lay lifeless the footage provided a stark visual of the aftermath the crime during opening statements the prosecution painted a picture of Carly Greg's secret life including her relationship with a boyfriend her use of social media and her self harm they alleged that on the day of the shooting Cari had an

altercation with a friend at school and that her mother had discovered her vape pens in her bedroom the prosecution argued that Carly had shot her mother with a 357 Magnum gun and she was concealing behind her back they presented evidence supporting their claims including ballistic evidence and gunshot residue found on Carly's hands the defense however painted a different perspective they argued that Carly loved her mother and was a good student they suggested that Cari might have been terrified and confused when her stepfather returned home leading to the tragic events the trial continued with the aim of uncovering the truth behind the tragic murder of Ashley smiley as the evidence unfolded the jury faced the difficult task of determining Carly Greg's guilt or innocence what would you do if you were a juror in this case how would you weigh the evidence and determine Carly's fate the second day of the Carly Greg murder

trial delved deeper into the events surrounding the tragic incident Keith Smiley Carly's stepfather took the stand to provide his account of the day Keith described his positive relationship with Cari and his admiration for Ashley as a mother he recounted the mourning of the shooting is normal with no apparent signs of distress from parley HEI detailed the moments leading up to the shooting including receiving a text message from Ashley and arriving home he described the chaos of the situation when he opened the door and was confronted with the gun Heath recounted the struggle to disarm Carly in the subsequent gunshots he described Carly as appearing scared and hysterical after the shooting Heath also testified to searching the house for an intruder but found none friends of Carly testif about her character and changes in her behavior they described her as a good girl with no History of Violence but

noticed increasing drug use and concerning statements about harming her parents one friend BW recounted the conversation with Carly after the shooting she was the friend who came over when Carly had asked for help after shooting her mother BW also told the court that Carly had allegedly admitted to shooting her mother and expressed a desire to harm her stepfather BW also testified hearing gunshots at after she ran into the backyard traumatized by Carly's confession of killing her own mother the trial also explored Carly's relationship with their biological father Kevin Greg Heath testified that Kevin had a history of drug use and that his presence in Carly's life had caused concern he mentioned specific instances where Kevin's Behavior had negatively impacted Carly like forcing her to drink at such a young age the defense used the biological father as a means to divert the attention from the murderers being a

deliberate act and and instead a halfhazard mishap due to Carly's volatile mental health defense also continued to present their case emphasizing Carly's mental health issues and her love of her mother they argued that the tragic events were a result of her mental state rather than a deliberate act of violence the third day of the Carly Greg murder trial delved deeper into the complexities of the case the defense presented a comprehensive picture of Carly's mental health history drawing from medical records school records journal entries and a SketchBook Dr Andrew Clark a renowned Child and Adolescent psychiatrist testified as an expert witness as part of the defenses Witnesses he diagnosed Cari with bipolar 2 disorder a condition characterized by fluctuating moods in periods of mania or depression Dr Clark presented detailed evidence from Carly's medical records highlighting her long-standing struggles

with depression and anxiety he discussed specific incidents of self harm and concerning behavior that dated back several years the analysis of Carly's journal entries in SketchBook revealed a darker side of her mental state Dr Clark read aloud excerpts that expressed feelings of Despair hopelessness and regression the entries provided insights into Carly's inner turmoil and potential struggles with intrusive thoughts the defense argued that Carly's mental health issues combined with the stressors in her life created a perfect storm that led to her violent actions they emphasized her difficult childhood including the loss of a sister and her parents divorce the prosecution however challenged Dr Andrew Clark's assessment they questioned the reliability of Carly's self-reported symptoms and argued that she was capable of understanding the difference between right and wrong at the time of the

crimes Carly's relationship with her biological father was once again at hand on the third day too Heath Smiley Carly's stepfather had previously testified about Kevin's history of drug use and its negative impact on Carly the defense presented evidence suggesting that Carly's relationship with Kevin was strained and she experienced emotional trauma as a result of his behavior this information further supported the argument that Carly's mental health was influenced by her family Dynamics as the trial progressed the jury faced the complex task of weighing the evidence and determining Carly Greg's guilt or innocence and nonetheless the details provided on the third day provided a more comprehensive understanding of Carly's mental health struggles and the potential impact they had on her actions the fourth day of the Carly Greg murder trial featured testimonies from rutal Witnesses called by the state these Witnesses aimed to

counter the defense's expert testimony regarding Carly's mental state first up was Olivia Leber a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner she first met with Carly in January 2024 conducting a comprehensive evaluation she testified that during her initial assessments and throughout the session she had with Carly Carly explicitly denied hearing voices it was also Leever who had prescribed medication changes to address Carly's depression and anxiety as per Leber's testimony despite the medication changes Carly did not report any hallucinations or delusions during subsequent sessions the next witness to come in front of the jury was Rebecca Kirk a licensed professional counselor she had met with Carly for counseling on nine different occasions prior to the tragic events of the 19th of March she testified that throughout their sessions Cari did not express any suicidal or homicidal Tendencies or thoughts she

also emphasized that depression and anxiety were common among her clients suggesting the Carly symptoms were not unusual last to testify against the jury on the fourth day was Dr Jason picket a forensic psychiatrist he had been in charge of assessing Carly's mental State against the legal criteria for Insanity in Mississippi he analyzed various types of evidence including Carly's journal entries statements and circumstances surrounding the case based on his analysis Dr picket told the court that Carly understood the nature and wrongfulness of her actions the time of the incident another analysis of Dr pickets which she incurred after analyzing both Carly's writings and statements was that some of them were theatrical and others were concerning it was Dr picket who further emphasized in front of the court that the low dosage of Lexapro which Carly had been switched to recently could not be the reason for

Karly grig to commit those alleged atrocities she did on the fateful day of March 19th 2024 hence the states expert Witnesses provided accounts that differed significantly from the testimonies of the defenses experts Dr Andrew Clark Dr Clark had previously testified that Carly was experienced a mental health crisis at the time of the shooting he cited her struggles with mood swings Eating Disorders to self harm and hearing voices is evidence of her deteriorating mental state the morning of the fifth day of Carly Greg's murder trial marked a significant Moment In the case the jury having deliberated throughout the previous day was set to deliver their verdict as the courtroom fell silent the judge announced the jury's decision in a solemn tone he declared Carly Greg guilty of all three charges murder attempted murder and tampering with evidence following the verdict the jury turned their attention

to the sentencing phase of the trial they would now determine the appropriate punishment for Carly Greg based on the evidence presented and the severity for crimes the judge considering the severity of the crimes and the evidence presented sentenced Carly Greg to life in prison without parole for the murder of her mother and attempted murder of her stepfather additionally Greg was sentenced to 10 years in prison for tampering with evidence however the judge ruled that that sentence would run concurrently meaning that Carly Greg would serve a total to life in prison the courtroom was filled with emotions as the sentence was announced Carly Greg overcome with grief and despair broke down in tears her family members including Keith Smiley Ashley Smiley's parents and other relatives also expressed their emotions before the jury could deliver their final verdict on the sentencing the prosecution in defense

presented their final arguments prosecutor Katherine Newman argued that Carly Greg showed no remorse for her actions Newman also emphasized that Carly understood the nature and consequences of her actions she also presented evidence to support the claim that Greg acted with premeditation and intent on the other hand the defense attorneys Bridget Todd and Kevin Camp pleaded for leniency highlighting Greg's mental health struggles they also emphasized Greg's love for her mother and her positive relationship with her stepfather they also argued that kari's actions were influenced by her m health issues and that she may not have fully understand the consequences of her actions the jury composed of diverse members deliberated for two long hours before reaching an unanimous verdict Carly Greg was found guilty in all three charges murder attempted murder and tampering with evidence Carly Greg was

sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing her mother attempting to kill her stepfather and tampering with evidence both judge and jury were on the same page as they found her guilty of all three offenses and agreed upon the decided sentence the judge did not show a slight bit of leniency and he added the 10 concurrent years for evidence dampering as for Carly she's not done yet just a couple of weeks after the outcome of the initial trial she's already seeking a new trial should she have taken the 40 years offered as a plea or did she do the right thing to go through the trial what do you think about her seeking a new trial let us know in the comments below

Questions about this episode

Who speaks in "The moment captured before killing her mother and the horrific case of Carly Gregg"?

Mark (Guest), Heath Smiley (Guest), Carly Greg (Guest), Ashley Smiley (Guest), Bridget Todd (Guest), Kevin Camp (Guest), Katherine Newman (Guest), Dr. Amanda Gano (Guest).

What is "The moment captured before killing her mother and the horrific case of Carly Gregg" about?

On March 19, 2024, a shocking incident unfolded when 15-year-old Carly Gregg shot her mother, Ashley, during a turbulent moment at home, prompting a frantic 911 call from her stepfather, Heath Smiley. Investigations into the case revealed deep-seated family issues, mental health challenges, and the emotional trauma faced by Carly, who had been struggling with her relationship with her biological…

What is mentioned in this Casefile True Crime episode?

14 people, works and ideas are mentioned, including Carly Greg, Heath Smiley, Ashley Smiley, War County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi, Dr. Andrew Clark. Each one on this page links to its own page with every episode that mentions it.

How long is "The moment captured before killing her mother and the horrific case of Carly Gregg"?

The episode runs 22 min; the transcript is about 3,903 words in 27 timestamped sections.

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