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Mississippi teenager Carly Gregg is seeking a new trial after her conviction

A Rankin County teenager sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of her mother and attempted murder of her stepfather is seeking another trial, court records show.

Defense attorney Bridget Todd filed a motion Thursday requesting a new trial against 15-year-old Carly Gregg, saying, “New evidence and materials have recently been discovered that would likely produce a different outcome in a new trial.”

On September 20, Gregg was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a jury found her guilty of murdering her 40-year-old mother, Ashley Smylie, murdering her 39-year-old stepfather, Heath Smylie, and attempting to manipulate her Proof. The crime occurred March 19 at the family home in Brandon.