Steve Shirilla Placed on Leave After Documentary Release — Killer Cases Mackenzie Shirilla
Steve Shirilla was placed on administrative leave from Mary Queen of Peace School in Cleveland after the release of the Netflix documentary “The Crash,” the latest fallout tied to killer cases mackenzie shirilla. The school told parents it was investigating social media allegations involving one of its teachers and said it acted immediately after learning of the complaint.
Mary Queen of Peace School said in an email that it was limited in what it could share because the matter is an active personnel investigation. The school also said the investigation is ongoing, leaving Shirilla away from his role as the school’s art and digital media teacher while administrators review the allegations.
Mary Queen of Peace School email
In the message to parents, the school wrote, “We are investigating allegations made on social media that one of our teachers has demonstrated poor judgement.” It added, “Upon learning of the allegation the school acted immediately and placed the teacher on administrative leave.”
The school also told parents, “We take all student concerns seriously and are committed to responding promptly and responsibly whenever concerns are brought forward.” It said, “While we are limited in what we can share during an active personnel investigation, please know that we are reviewing the matter and will provide additional communication as appropriate.”
Steve Shirilla at Mary Queen of Peace
Shirilla is listed by the school as the art and digital media teacher. His leave follows the release of “The Crash,” which brought renewed attention to the case involving his daughter, Mackenzie Shirilla.
That case centered on a July 31, 2022 crash in Strongsville, Ohio, when Mackenzie Shirilla was traveling 100 mph and slammed into a brick wall. The crash killed her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan.
Mackenzie Shirilla case
In 2023, a Cuyahoga County judge found her guilty of multiple charges, including murder and aggravated vehicular homicide. She was sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole after 15 years served.
For Mary Queen of Peace School families, the immediate change is that one of the school’s teachers is off the job during an ongoing review. The school has tied the action to allegations raised on social media, and it has said it will send more communication as appropriate.
