Michelle Carter should have been charged with the crime of involuntary manslaughter because her actions were reckless and the crime could have been prevented if she acted differently. The definition of manslaughter according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary is, “manslaughter resulting from the failure to perform a legal duty expressly required to safeguard human life, from the commission of an unlawful act not constituting a felony, or from the commission of a lawful act in a negligent or improper manner.” Carter’s actions fall under the definition of involuntary manslaughter and she needs to be accountable for her actions. Her words cannot be diminished by the fact were sent via text messages because they still influenced, and ultimately led,