75: The Death of Conrad Roy III & The Subsequent Trial of Michelle Carter

Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, where your hosts teach you about true crime, spooky stories, and how to make a great cocktail. In July of 2014, Conrad Henri Roy III tragically died by suicide. He was only 18 years old. Per Massachusetts Law, police began to look into his unattended death. Law enforcement then uncovered thousands of text messages sent to and from Michelle Carter, his friend/girlfriend at the time. This case concerns two mentally ill teenagers and the consequences of their actions. In the weeks before Conrad's passing, Michelle started pushing him to carry out his plan; the tone of these messages became quite aggressive over time. This led the police to eventually arrest Michelle and deem her culpable in Conrad's death. The question then became: Do words have the power to kill? This week for sipping along we're mixing up a "Brass Monkey." Not a drinker? That's okay! Make yourself some coffee or grab a bottle of water. It doesn't matter what you're sipping along with. We're just happy to have you here! Come hang out with us on social media. This is where we post drink recipes and fun how-to videos! -Instagram & Facebook: @crimeandspiritspod -TikTok: @crimeandspiritspodcast -Email: [email protected] We're now a part of the Podmoth Network! -https://podmoth.network/ Here's how you can find our friends: Beyond the Shadows I: @beyondtheshadowspod Thank you for your love and support. It means the world to us! Now buckle up buttercups and sip tight. It's time to get on with the show! Sources: Where is Michelle Carter now? The 'texting suicide' case All Of Michelle Carter's Texts To Conrad Roy In Suicide Case Michelle Carter Trial: Psychiatrist Testifies Michelle Carter, real 'Girl From Plainville,' spotted for first time after jail release Michelle Carter’s texting suicide trial revisited - ABC News How Did Conrad Roy Die? Cause of Death, Michelle Carter Texts, Trial – StyleCaster Michelle Carter: The 'Texting-Suicide' Case Five Years After Sentencing All the texts between Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy the day he died – Boston 25 News Homicide by text: Michelle Carter and the death of Conrad Roy - Campbell Law Observer Death by Text: The case against Michelle Carter - CBS News Guilty Verdict for Young Woman Who Urged Friend to Kill Himself - The New York Times Videos of Conrad Roy now key evidence in texting suicide trial - CBS News Michelle Carter found guilty in texting suicide case - The Boston Globe Conviction upheld for woman who urged boyfriend's suicide | AP News Death of Conrad Roy - Wikipedia https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Treatments/Mental-Health-Medications/Types-of-Medication/Citalopram-(Celexa)#:~:text=Citalopram%20is%20an%20antidepressant%20medication,feeling%20sad%2C%20empty%2C%20or%20tearful https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a57125/michelle-carter-trial/ https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/medications/citalopram/#:~:text=People%20under%2018%20who%20take,people%20under%2018%20years%20old.