Michelle Carter

Michelle Carter is an American woman convicted in Massachusetts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2014 death of Conrad Roy III.

Michelle Carter is an American woman convicted in Massachusetts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2014 death of Conrad Roy III. The case drew wide attention because prosecutors argued that her text messages and calls encouraged Roy to die by suicide. Carter was later released from prison after serving part of her sentence.

Early life

Michelle Carter was born in 1996 and became known publicly through her involvement in the Conrad Roy III case. Available public information about her personal life before the case is limited.

Death of Conrad Roy III

Conrad Roy III died in July 2014 from carbon monoxide poisoning in Massachusetts. Investigators later reviewed text messages, emails, and phone calls between Roy and Carter before his death.

Trial and conviction

Carter was charged with involuntary manslaughter in 2015 and convicted in a 2017 bench trial. The court found that her communications and conduct contributed to Roy's death.

Sentence and release

Carter received a sentence of 2.5 years in prison, with most of it suspended, and was later released in 2020. Her case continued to be discussed in legal and media coverage after her release.

Public impact

The case prompted debate about criminal liability, speech, and suicide assistance. It was adapted into documentaries and dramatizations, and it is often cited in discussions of digital communication and the law.