14-Year-Old Charged with Murder of Her Teacher Mother and Attempted Murder of Stepfather in Mississippi

Carly Madison Gregg, a 14-year-old student, pleaded not guilty to the charges after being arrested and will be tried as an adult.

Carly Madison Gregg, a 14-year-old from Rankin County West High School, is charged with the murder of her mother, Ashley Smylie, and the attempted murder of her stepfather.
The incident occurred in their home in Brandon, Mississippi, where Smylie was found dead by her husband, who was then shot in the arm by Gregg.
Gregg fled the scene but was captured by authorities shortly after. Her bond is set at $1,000,000.
The teenager attended the same high school where her mother taught, leading to an outpouring of condolences from the community.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, as the community and school mourn the loss of Smylie.