Mackenzie Shirilla: 'Hell on Wheels' The Trial, The Verdict & What Dom Knew -Pt. 2

Mackenzie Shirilla: 'Hell on Wheels' The Trial, The Verdict & What Dom Knew -Pt. 2

Author: This Feels Criminal | Formerly Killer Queens May 29, 2026 Duration: 49:18

Two weeks before the crash, Dom Russo was secretly recording her. Days before he died, he used a friend's phone to do it — which tells you everything about where things were.

In Part 2, Tyrella and Nikita pick up where the evidence gets undeniable: the secret recordings Dom made of Mackenzie in the days before his death, the highway incident two weeks prior where a witness heard her say "I will crash this car right now," the arrest, and the trial that ended with a judge calling Mackenzie Shirilla "literal hell on wheels."

They also cover what the Netflix documentary left out — the full picture of a relationship Dom was actively trying to leave, a plea offer the families rejected, a defense with no medical documentation to back it up, and a sentencing hearing that left Davion Flanagan's family stunned by the concurrent sentences.

Dom Russo was 20. Davion Flanagan was 19. This is Part 2. Part 1 is live now.

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⚠️ Content warning: murder, domestic violence, coercive control, suicidal ideation, drug use. National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.


You might remember Tyrella and Nikita from their previous work as the Killer Queens. After eight years and hundreds of cases covered, their perspective has fundamentally shifted, leading to a thoughtful evolution of the true crime conversation. This new chapter, titled This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens), is for an audience that has matured alongside them, moving beyond the straightforward narrative to ask deeper, more difficult questions about the stories we think we know. Grounded in a shared history of growing up with Dateline and the early internet, the hosts now approach each case with a deconstructed viewpoint, examining the societal and human layers often glossed over. The podcast delves into the historical context surrounding crimes, exploring how time and place shape tragedy. Listeners will hear nuanced discussions that prioritize perspective over sensationalism, focusing on the complex "why" behind the "what." It’s a natural progression for hosts and audience alike, offering a more considered space within a crowded genre. Each episode of this podcast builds on a foundation of extensive research and lived experience, aiming to understand the full weight of the story, because there’s always more to it.
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