James Crumbly, the father of the Oxford school shooter, is currently restricted from making phone calls to anyone except his attorney due to alleged threats made while in jail, as reported by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. The recipient of these messages remains undisclosed. Crumbly is facing trial in Michigan shortly after his wife, Jennifer, was found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter. This marked the first conviction of a parent of a mass shooter.
James Crumbly purchased the gun used by his son, Ethan Crumbly, in the tragic incident at Oxford High School where four individuals lost their lives. During the trial, Detective Joe Bryan, who leads the Special Investigation Unit, testified that he contacted James Crumbly upon Ethan's arrest and requested his presence at the substation where Ethan was being held.
Upon their arrival, James and Jennifer were taken to an interview room where they engaged with detectives, including Detective Bryan. James recounted an argument with Ethan the night before the shooting over a geometry score, believing the situation had calmed down when he dropped Ethan off at school that fateful morning. He mentioned recent personal losses experienced by Ethan, including the death of his best friend, a move out of state, the loss of his dog, and the passing of his grandmother in April.
When questioned about the gun's safekeeping, James indicated that the handgun was secured in an armoire in a case, with the bullets hidden elsewhere under jeans. The trial progressed swiftly, with the judge informing the jury of extended working hours in the upcoming week to expedite proceedings. The case is moving at a rapid pace, with potential deliberations on the horizon.
