Inspired by the true story of Michelle Carter's unprecedented "texting-suicide" case, this limited series explores Carter's relationship with Conrad Roy III and the events that led to his death and, later, her conviction of involuntary manslaughter.
A teen's death by suicide unearths painful questions for his family and reveals a complicated, mostly virtual relationship with a young woman who may hold the answers.
Conrad and Michelle meet in Florida and discover a connection that will follow them back to their respective towns in Massachusetts.
Assistant District Attorney Katie Rayburn is reluctantly enlisted to pursue possible charges against Michelle; Michelle is torn between a new friend and Conrad.
As the threat of legal action mounts, Gail and David hire a lawyer to represent their daughter.
While the prosecution and defense get their strategies in place for trial, Michelle’s isolation from her peers pushes her to a breaking point.
The trial begins and a new Michelle emerges. The prosecution lays out Michelle’s involvement in Coco’s death and Lynn Roy takes the stand.
The defense hopes the testimony of Dr. Peter Breggin will clinch Michelle’s acquittal. Coco struggles with regret. Coco relies on Michelle to maneuver through his suicidal ideations. Michelle continues to be haunted by the past.
Coco’s last day. Michelle struggles with the future. The Carters and Roys both try to find closure after tragedy.
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