3News Investigates exclusive: Parents of Mackenzie Shirilla break their silence

Nearly three years after a deadly car crash in Strongsville claimed the lives of two people, the parents of convicted murderer Mackenzie Shirilla are breaking their silence, insisting their daughter is innocent and that the justice system has failed their family. In an exclusive interview with 3News Investigates, Steve and Natalie Shirilla spoke publicly for the first time since their daughter's 2023 murder conviction, sharing details of Mackenzie's life behind bars and their ongoing fight to clear her name. Their daughter, now 20, is serving 15 years to life in an Ohio women's prison for the deaths of her boyfriend and their friend in July 2022. "Show me one piece of evidence — one — that says she did this on purpose. Show it to me," Steve Shirilla said. "Then she's right where she belongs and she's guilty of it. But there isn't any. There's no evidence (of) what was going on in that car other than information they gleamed from the black box information." The Shirillas described grappling with complex feelings of grief and relief. Steve described the internal conflict that has consumed both of them since that fateful day. "How can I feel bad that two boys died and feel grief for these families, and then (at the same time) be absolutely overjoyed that my kid is alive?" he asked. "I struggle with that every day." Lynna Lai reports: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/inv... -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook:   / wkyc.channel3   Twitter:   / wkyc   Instagram:   / wkyc3   Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app