Episode
Hawaii Doc Appeals Conviction, Ebony Parker Case Dismissed, and the Psychology of ‘Hell on Wheels’ Killer Mackenzie Shirilla, with Samantha Benigno
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- MK True Crime
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- May 28, 2026
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- 3762
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Summary
The MK True Crime Show hosts Dave Aronberg and Ashleigh Merchant join the program to discuss how post-trial juror comments could lead to a new trial for Gerhardt Konig, the Hawaii doctor convicted of manslaughter, the role ‘intent’ played in Konig’s conviction, why prosecutors and defense attorneys alike dread juror interviews, a judge dismissed criminal charges against Ebony Parker, a former elementary school assistant principal in a case connected to a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in January 2023, why the charges were dismissed mid-trial, how double jeopardy applies to this case, how it’s a financial win for the teacher, Abby Zwerner, who was shot, behavioral scientist and host of the “I Don’t Belong Here” show, Samantha Benigno, joins Dave and Ashleigh to discuss Netflix’s documentary “The Crash,” what the doc revealed about “Hell on Wheels” killer Mackenzie Shirilla, Samantha’s expert perspective on the relationship between Mackenzie and her victims, the revealing jailhouse exchanges between Mackenzie and her mother, and more. Dave Aronberg: https://davearonberglaw.com Ashleigh Merchant: https://www.criminaldefenseattorneysmarietta.com Samantha Benigno: https://www.youtube.com/@IDBHTrueCrime Veracity Health: Head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code MK for up to 65% off your order 3 Day Blinds: Head to https://3DayBlinds.com/MK for their Buy One Get One 50% deal plus a FREE, NO charge, NO obligation consultation! Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 for a free info kit and to see if you qualify for up to $10,000 back through May 29. Follow MK True Crime on all social platforms: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime X - https://x.com/mktruecrime Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mktruecrime TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mktruecrime