Netflix's ‘The Crash,’ Dom Russo's Sister Exposes What The Docu Got Wrong, The Truth About MacKenzie Shirilla + Steve Shirilla Losing His Job. Friday, May 23rd, 2026
Sarah Fraser
22 May 2026
In this episode, I sit down with Christine Russo, sister of Dominic Russo, whose death is at the center of the hit Netflix documentary The Crash. Christine shares the heartbreak of reliving her brother's death every day while now watching it play out publicly, she breaks down the moments that made it clear Mackenzie's actions were deliberate, from a terrifying highway incident two weeks before the crash to Mackenzie's coded conversations with her mother in the hospital immediately after — and shares her motivation for starting her podcast, The Big Sister Unhinged, to advocate for domestic violence awareness and warn young people about the red flags of toxic, controlling relationships. Timestamps: 2:35 — Christine reveals what the documentary got wrong 9:01 — Mackenzie posting TikToks from her hospital bed hours after the crash 10:43 — The highway incident two weeks before the crash 24:10 — Christine's warning signs of toxic relationships: isolation, control, and red flags VIRTUAL Live Podcast Show, May 28th, 2026, with David Yontef from ‘Behind The Velvet Rope Podcast.’ Come and Ask Us Anything, hear exclusive gossip about your favorite Bravo and TLC shows, enjoy a giveaway! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/behind-the-velvet-ropesarah-fraser-show-live-zoom-podcast-7pm-est-4pst-tickets-1986101694633?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile MY Go Big Podcasting Courses Are ON SALE! Learn to start, monetize, and grow your own podcast. Use code SPRING20 for 20% OFF all courses **SHOP my Amazon Marketplace - especially if you're looking to get geared-up to start your own Podcast!!!** https://www.amazon.com/shop/thesarahfrasershow Show is sponsored by: JOINBILT.com/tsfs Can earn you points when you pay your rent or mortgage. Earn points to spend with partners like United Airlines, Amazon.com, and more! BollandBranch.com/tsfs Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch dot com slash tsfs with code tsfs. Exclusions apply DraftKings Casino Download the app now and sign up with code TSFS to claim FIFTEEN HUNDRED FLEX SPINS on your choice of slots! The Crown is Yours. In partnership with DraftKings Casino. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit C C P G dot org. Please play responsibly. Twenty-one plus. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. Eligibility restrictions apply. Non-withdrawable Spins issued as fifty spins per day for thirty days, valid for select games only and expire each day after twenty four hours. See terms at casino dot DraftKings dot com slash promos. Ends April thirtieth at eleven fifty nine PM Eastern Time. Quince.com/tsfs go to Quince dot com slash tsfs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Follow me on Instagram/Tiktok: @thesarahfrasershow ***Visit our Sub-Reddit: reddit.com/r/thesarahfrasershow for ALL things The Sarah Fraser Show!!!*** Advertise on The Sarah Fraser Show: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Got a juicy gossip TIP from your favorite TLC or Bravo show? Email: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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