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Hawaii Doc Appeals Conviction, Ebony Parker Case Dismissed, and the Psychology of ‘Hell on Wheels’ Killer Mackenzie Shirilla, with Samantha Benigno

MK True Crime

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True Crime, Mktruecrime, News, Daily News

4.6601 Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2026

⏱️ 63 minutes

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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

Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the M.K. True Crime Show.

0:07.6

I'm Dave Aaronberg, former state attorney from Palm Beach, County, Florida, and current managing

0:12.1

partner of Dave Aaronberg Law.

0:14.3

I'm joined today by my co-host, Ashley Merchant Criminal Defense Attorney from Atlanta, GA,

0:20.3

although originally from the Sunshine State.

0:22.8

Hello, Ashley.

0:24.0

Hey, how are you?

0:25.5

I'm doing great.

0:26.9

You know, I'm the Florida lawman, but I'm on the road today.

0:29.2

We're heading to CrimeCon, and we're both very excited.

0:32.4

We can't wait to meet people and talk about true crime.

0:35.4

Let's go over what we have on the docket today.

0:39.0

The Maui doctor convicted last month of attempted manslaughter for trying to push his wife off a cliff.

0:44.2

Wants a redo. We'll discuss how post-trial comments from the jury might make for a successful appeal.

0:50.7

Why do they keep commenting? Proctuators hate that.

0:53.7

I know, I know. And we've got an update

0:56.0

in a case against the school administrator who is charged with negligence for allowing a six-year-old

1:01.0

to stay in class after the school received reports that this child had a gun. We'll talk about why the

1:06.8

charges were dismissed and how that's actually good news for the shooting victim.

1:16.7

Joining us later, behavioral scientists and host of the I Don't Belong Here show on YouTube,

1:23.8

Samantha Benigno will share her insights on McKenzie Shrilla and what Netflix's The Crash can tell us about the hell on wheels double murderer.

1:26.9

Ashley, let's start with the Gerhardt-Koenig appeal.

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