Carly Gregg What Happened? What did Carly Gregg Do?

Carly Gregg, a 15-year-old from Rankin County, has been sentenced to life in prison for killing her mother and attempting to kill her stepfather. Her lawyer recently filed a motion for a new trial just a week after the jury's decision.

by V Gomala

Updated Sep 30, 2024

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Carly Gregg What Happened? What did Carly Gregg Do?

Carly Gregg What Happened?

A teenager from Rankin County, Carly Gregg, has been sentenced to life in prison for killing her mother and trying to kill her stepfather. On Friday, her lawyer filed a motion for a new trial in the Rankin. County Circuit Court.

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This motion was filed just a week after a jury decided to give the 15-year-old a life sentence without the chance of parole for shooting her mother, Ashley Smylie, and her stepfather, Heath Smylie.

What did Carly Gregg Do?

A court document reveals that new evidence has been found that could change the outcome of a trial for a woman named Gregg. The defense argues that she did not receive a fair trial.

On September 20, Gregg was convicted of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and tampering with evidence. She was sentenced to life in prison for the murder and attempted murder charges, and an additional 10 years for tampering with evidence. These sentences will be served at the same time.

Currently, Gregg is being held at a facility for young offenders, under the supervision of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC).

The shooting incident occurred at around 5:00 p.m. on March 19, 2024, on Ashton Way.

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Where is Carly Gregg Now?

Ggregg is now being held at the Mississippi Department of Corrections Youthful Offender Facility. According to Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey, Health Smylie said that Gregg shot him in the shoulder. Smylie managed to take the gun from Gregg, who then ran into the backyard and jumped over a fence.

Deputies and a helicopter from the Mississippi Highway Patrol came to help. Around 5:30 p.m., they found Gregg close to the house and arrested him without any problems.

During his first court appearance, Gregg pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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