James Crumbley, father of the Oxford school shooter, made threatening calls from prison, targeting prosecutor Karen McDonald and vowing to ruin her career. He called himself a "martyr" for his prison sentence and compared it to military service, while also making derogatory remarks about McDonald. Crumbley is currently serving a 10 to 15 year sentence for enabling his son's deadly 2021 shooting.
The jury deliberating James Crumbley's fate, charged with involuntary manslaughter for his role in the Oxford school shooting, had a question during their seven-hour deliberation, which was answered in private. Legal experts note that jury deliberations typically last one day for each week of testimony, and Crumbley's trial had five days of testimony. Prosecutors argue that Crumbley ignored his son's mental health needs, bought him a gun, and failed to secure it, while the defense maintains that he was unaware of his son's intentions and had secured the gun. Crumbley's wife was convicted of the same crimes and faces up to 15 years in prison.
Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the teenager who killed four students at an Oxford, Michigan, high school in 2021, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. The jury foreperson emphasized that Crumbley being the last adult seen with the gun before the shooting was a key factor in their decision. Her sentencing is scheduled for April 9, and her husband, James Crumbley, is set to go on trial next month. The case looked to expand the scope of blame in shootings, with prosecutors alleging that the gunman’s parents are responsible for the students’ deaths.
Brian Meloche, a friend of Jennifer Crumbley with whom she had an affair, testified in her manslaughter trial about her son's school shooting, revealing texts where she expressed concerns about the shooting being preventable and the school's handling of her son. Meloche initially resisted testifying, claiming police pressure, but later admitted to withholding information to protect his family. Testimony also revealed Jennifer's concerns about her son's mental health and the presence of a gun in their home. The trial continues with the prosecution expected to call two more witnesses before resting.
The parents of the Oxford school shooter are fighting to prevent jurors from seeing the video of the massacre, arguing it is irrelevant and prejudicial to their cases. The defense claims it was unaware the prosecution planned to use the video until recently, while the prosecution argues the defense has long known about it. The defense also seeks to prevent certain witness testimonies, maintaining they are irrelevant and could unfairly influence the jury. The Crumbleys are charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly ignoring their troubled son and buying him the gun used in the shooting, and if convicted, each face up to 15 years in prison.
Ethan Crumbley, the teenager responsible for the deadly 2021 Michigan school shooting, has been sentenced to life without parole. Crumbley pleaded guilty to 24 charges, including first-degree premeditated murder and terrorism causing death. The judge emphasized the extensive planning of the attack and called it an "execution" and "torture." The families of the victims provided emotional impact statements, expressing their grief and calling for justice. Crumbley's parents, who were charged with involuntary manslaughter, have pleaded not guilty and their trial is set to begin in January.
The Michigan Supreme Court has refused to hear the case of James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the Oxford school shooter. The couple is facing involuntary manslaughter charges for allegedly buying their son the gun used in the massacre and failing to inform the school about his troubling behavior. The decision allows the unprecedented charges against the parents to stand, making them the first parents in America charged in a mass school shooting. The Crumbleys could still plead guilty in exchange for potential leniency, but the prosecution would have to agree. The judge would have the final say.
Ethan Crumbley, the Michigan teenager who shot and killed four students at Oxford High School in 2021, will receive a life sentence without parole. The judge made the ruling after considering evidence, including graphic journal entries and footage of the massacre. Crumbley, who was 15 at the time of the shooting, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder charges. Despite his age, the judge determined that the possibility of rehabilitation was slim due to his ongoing obsession with violence. A formal sentencing is scheduled for December 8.
