A Rankin County jury began deliberating around 10:30 a.m. Friday on whether Carly Gregg is guilty of murdering her mom and two additional charges.

Mississippi teen Carly Gregg was severely depressed and possibly hearing voices when she allegedly gunned down her own mother, psychiatrists testified at her trial Thursday — but one argued she committed a “diabolical” act that keeps her from meeting the requirements of an insanity defense.

Closing arguments will begin on Friday, September 20 in the trial of the Rankin County teen accused of killing her mother. On Thursday, the state brought forth expert witnesses in rebuttal. They said there were contradictions in Carly Gregg’s story after her arrest in March 2024.

The state called their final witnesses to the stand in the trial of the Rankin County teen accused of killing her mother. On Thursday, the state brought forth expert witnesses in rebuttal. They said there were contradictions in Carly Gregg’s story after her arrest in March 2024.

Carly Gregg, now 15, is on trial in Rankin County Circuit Court for the March 2024 fatal shooting of her mother, Ashley Smylie, who police say was shot twice in the face. Gregg then allegedly shot her stepfather and ran from the scene.

Carly Gregg, a 15-year-old Mississippi girl, has been charged with the murder of her mother, Ashley Smylie, in a disturbing incident caught on video.

A young girl is standing trial on charges she murdered her mother, shot her stepfather and invited a friend to see the bodies. Carly Gregg stands and speaks to the judge in court on Sept. 18, 2024. (Court TV) Carly Gregg,

Fifteen-year-old Carly Gregg is on trial for the murder of her mother, Ashley Smylie, and the attempted murder of her stepfather, Heath. The trial has drawn attention due to Gregg's unusual behavior in court and a video presented as key evidence by the prosecution.