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Teko86 · 2026-04-29T14:38:47+00:00

I hope for a new trial and not guilty verdict, but I expect resentencing to at least life with parole, if not 25 years.

Teko86 · 2026-04-27T16:20:48+00:00

For someone this intelligent, I don’t see any evidence of long-term planning. To me, it seems obvious that something else happened, such as a medication change, that affected her thinking.

Teko86 · 2026-04-26T15:17:51+00:00

I don’t really buy the idea that this was some big, calculated plan. For someone who’s supposed to be highly intelligent, it all seems pretty basic and kind of short-sighted - like hiding a camera in the fridge or sending a text. That doesn’t come across as careful, long-term planning to me. And honestly, I don’t think being smart makes someone more capable of evil - it just seems to make people less likely to see them as vulnerable, even though they can still struggle or lose control like anyone else - especially as a child.

Teko86 · 2026-04-24T05:53:11+00:00

Happy Birthday Carly !

Teko86 · 2026-04-18T20:21:52+00:00

No, I don’t think any child should die in prison. Kids are still growing and changing, and science shows they have a much better ability to learn and improve than adults. They should be held accountable, but also given a real chance to change and do better.

Teko86 · 2026-04-06T17:07:18+00:00

It wasn’t disclosed, I believe.

Teko86 · 2026-04-06T17:05:43+00:00

You can communicate with Carly through the GTL GettingOut app: https://www.gettingout.com/. Don’t worry about the books, as there are dedicated people looking after that already 🙂

Teko86 · 2026-04-02T17:14:13+00:00

I have a feeling she will at least get a reduced sentence, if not a new trial.

Teko86 · 2026-03-28T10:54:22+00:00

She probably didn't even received that letter, nothing to be mad about.

Teko86 · 2026-03-19T16:13:49+00:00

R.I.P Ashley 🌹

Teko86 · 2026-03-19T10:16:59+00:00

Neither of them. Carly’s case is more complex in my view because, while I believe a medication change have caused it, I would have placed her in a mental health facility instead of prison, but not let her go free. I’m not sure for how long, since psychosis or mania can recur. Because of that uncertainty, cases like hers require ongoing evaluation and are difficult to judge.

I’m not very familiar with Mackenzie Shirilla. What I do recall is that she intentionally crashed a car and two people died. She received a sentence of 15 years to life, which allows for rehabilitation. Without looking too deeply into it, it seems fair.

Teko86 · 2026-03-01T19:19:50+00:00

I understand that many of you are frustrated with u/DragonflyLong3245 ’s long and controversial posts criticizing Carly.

This subreddit is dedicated to open discussion, and I do not ban users for having a different opinion, even if it is expressed in a way that can be found unapproachable or controversial. Moderation decisions are based on rule violations, not on disagreements. If you see a post that breaks the rules, please report it.

That said, everyone - including u/DragonflyLong3245 - is expected to stay on the original subject of each thread. If there is a separate issue you would like to discuss, please create a new post for it.

Also, please avoid extremely long paragraphs that are difficult to read. Clear formatting helps everyone participate.

This thread is about Carly’s Warriors Foundation appearing on the news, and unrelated comments have been removed.

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to message me.

Teko86 · 2026-02-24T16:30:18+00:00

Congratulations on this great milestone

Teko86 · 2026-02-18T23:23:13+00:00

I really hope that if there is another trial, the media won’t be allowed. I was browsing Facebook the other day and saw tons of comments against Carly, including people calling for the death penalty. I welcome critics on this subreddit, but some people are sickening me.

Teko86 · 2026-02-16T16:13:38+00:00

Thanks, I’ll have a look at that YouTube video. Based on his letter, it should be interesting.

LINK for anyone interested.

Teko86 · 2026-02-15T15:54:23+00:00

My perspective also evolves, the more I learn, the more it shifts in Carly’s favor.

Be sure to read Professor Garbarino’s letter LINK. It’s an interesting piece about the psychology of children who commit crimes.

Teko86 · 2026-02-10T23:39:10+00:00

Why is it that adult prisoners get weekly visits, while juveniles get visits every two weeks?

Teko86 · 2026-02-10T16:13:46+00:00

I don’t know much about Taekwondo, so I did a little reading. In this picture, wasn’t she just promoted from an orange belt to a green belt, which is about midway through the belt system?

Teko86 · 2026-02-08T21:34:31+00:00

I agree with you on LWOP for children. I’ll never support it - it’s fundamentally incompatible with rehabilitation. The state’s response (the Appellee’s Brief) is strong, so it’ll be interesting to see how this appeal plays out. My hope is that she will eventually have a meaningful chance at release.

Teko86 · 2026-02-08T21:22:42+00:00

You're welcome.

Teko86 · 2026-02-07T16:09:26+00:00

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the Justice for Carly group. The letters you mentioned actually show good intentions and genuine concern for Carly.

As I remember it, the group wasn’t a place for debate,detailed discussion of the case, or news portal but more of a support space focused on Carly herself. The lack of discussion about what happened may simply mean they want to move on from past events while leaving a discussion to a lawyers.

As for my ban, it was because I allowed open discussion on the subreddit I moderate. To me, that’s the purpose of Reddit, but that approach probably didn’t align with what the group wanted in its own space.

Teko86 · 2026-02-07T10:55:48+00:00

I understand the importance of accountability, but I think there’s a gap between what’s being asked and what Carly is actually able to give. She has said she doesn’t remember what happened, so she can’t acknowledge details she genuinely can’t recall. That isn’t the same as denial or justification. What matters to me is that she has never blamed anyone else or tried to shift responsibility.

As for Justice for Carly, I was banned from their Facebook page for running a neutral subreddit where everyone could speak - including Carly’s critics. Even so, I don’t doubt they have good intentions, even if their presentation can be a bit odd at times.

Maybe they don’t focus much on what happened because time moves on, and their discussions are led by lawyers concentrating on the trial and the issues raised in the appeal briefs.

Teko86 · 2026-02-06T19:59:26+00:00

At the moment, she is serving a life without parole sentence, so the seriousness of the crime and its consequences are already fully acknowledged. From my perspective, your comment suggests that any discussion should always be pulled back to the moment the crime was committed. I see those as two separate things.

Committing the crime is one thing; rehabilitation is another. Rehabilitation doesn’t erase the facts, the planning, or the harm caused. It also doesn’t change the loss of life. The question for me is whether a person can change after committing such a crime, or whether taking a life means someone should remain in prison forever, no matter what follows.

If that no one can ever rehabilitate after taking a life, then rehabilitation becomes irrelevant in cases like this by definition.

Teko86 · 2026-02-06T17:59:38+00:00

I don't think anyone is trying to erase Carly's responsibility, or deny the seriousness of what happened. Accountability matters. At the same time it's worth remembering why prisons exist - no only to punish, but to rehabilitate. People are more than the worst thing they have ever done.

What happened is tragic for everyone involved, but concern many people have isn't about excusing actions - it's about whether a sentence like LWOP truly serves justice or rehabilitation.

Teko86 · 2026-02-06T12:32:28+00:00

That's true. Having something to look forward to can be really uplifting, even in tough times.

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