Netflix fans have uncovered another true crime documentary focusing on the case examined in the streaming platform's recent hit, The Crash. The episode, part of the Dr Insanity series, is available to watch for free on YouTube and has drawn viewers seeking additional details beyond the Netflix film.
The Crash Becomes Netflix's Top Film
Netflix's The Crash quickly became the number one film among UK subscribers upon its release. Described by viewers as 'gut wrenching' and 'the most uncomfortable' true crime documentary, the film has held the top spot for two weeks, amassing over 27.5 million views. The synopsis reveals that the story begins after a car carrying three young adults crashes into a brick building at 100 miles per hour in Strongsville, Ohio, resulting in two fatalities and one survivor: 17-year-old Mackenzie Shirilla.
Shirilla was driving her boyfriend, Dom, and his friend, Davion, home from a party when the accident occurred. Both Dom and Davion were pronounced dead at the scene. The film investigates how what initially appeared to be a tragic accident was later uncovered as something far more sinister.
Fans Seek Out Additional Documentaries
Viewers have been so captivated by the case that they have sought out other documentaries covering the incident and the subsequent trial. The Crash is not the first production to examine these events; episodes of Mean Girl Murders on HBO Max and Killer Cases on Channel 4 have also covered the story, featuring interviews with family and friends of Mackenzie.
Now, fans are flocking to a 2024 episode of the popular podcast Dr Insanity, which examines the case in greater detail. According to the YouTube description, the series retells 'the scariest stories on the internet,' delivering fact-checked true crime documentaries that showcase real police incidents to promote transparency and public safety. The content is described as educational, newsworthy, and based on authoritative sources.
Dr Insanity Episode Contains More Body Cam Footage
The episode, titled 'Parents Discover Their Daughter Is A Mass Killer,' opens with police camera footage showing Mackenzie's parents. The description states: 'This is Natalie and John Shirilla, the parents of Mackenzie Shirilla. Just hours earlier they were informed their daughter was involved in a car accident, and that she was transported by helicopter to the nearest hospital. However, what they're about to hear from this officer would change the course of their and McKenzie's life forever.'
Uploaded in August 2025, the 28-minute episode is available for free on YouTube. Viewers have shared reactions similar to those of the Netflix film, with one commenter calling it 'heart breaking' and another saying it includes 'one of the hardest things I've watched.' Some claim the episode contains even more details than The Crash, though the Netflix release includes the first interview with Mackenzie herself since the crash.
The Crash is currently streaming on Netflix.
