The trial of James Crumbly, a father whose son was convicted in a deadly Michigan school shooting, has adjourned for the weekend. Crumbly faces manslaughter charges for allegedly buying the murder weapon for his son just days before the attack and failing to secure it despite signs of his son's mental health struggles. Crumbly's wife has also been convicted of similar charges in connection to the tragic incident.
During the trial, a detective who interviewed Crumbly provided crucial testimony. The detective revealed that Crumbly had acknowledged owning a handgun during the interview. Crumbly mentioned that the handgun was hidden in an armoire in a case, and later stated that the bullets were concealed in a different location under jeans.
The tragic school shooting, carried out by Crumbly's son Ethan, resulted in the death of four individuals and injuries to seven others at a high school in Oxford, Michigan in 2021. Ethan Crumbly is currently serving a life sentence for his actions.
James Crumbly has pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him and could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted. The trial proceedings have shed light on the events leading up to the devastating school shooting and the role that the father may have played in the tragedy.
