In a recent development in the trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the 2021 Oxford High School shooter, Ethan Crumbley, there is a request to dismiss three witnesses who were victims during the shooting. Jennifer’s legal team argues that the inclusion of these witnesses, who testified in the shooter’s trial, would introduce “devastating, gruesome, and appalling” evidence that could potentially bias the jury. How dare they want actual evidence in the trial.
What is the point of evidence if it can not be shown? cause you want to protect feelings?simply arrest the person than playing judge and jury, you are innocent you are guilty, back and forth back and forth- Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz
The Oakland County prosecutors in Michigan filed court documents on Dec. 28, adding the three witnesses to Jennifer Crumbley’s trial based on their prior testimony in the shooter’s case. However, Jennifer’s attorneys assert that while the details of the shooting were relevant in the shooter’s trial, they are unnecessary and potentially distracting in Mrs. Crumbley’s case. They argue that the focus should remain on the specific elements of the charges she faces.
Both James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the accused shooter, are facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter each for their alleged roles in the tragic shooting on Nov. 30, 2021, which claimed the lives of four students and injured seven others. Prosecutors claim that the Crumbley parents purchased a firearm for their 15-year-old son for Christmas and failed to secure it properly, contributing to the deadly incident.
Mother of Oxford High School Shooter Wants Three Witnesses Banned at Her Trial
The trials of Jennifer Crumbley and her husband, James Crumbley, are scheduled for Jan. 23. #oxfordshooterhttps://t.co/03oxxSSlRc pic.twitter.com/mn0Oq9s5tD
— Michigan News Source (@MINewsSource) January 4, 2024
The unique aspect of these cases lies not only in the involuntary manslaughter charges against the parents but also in the fact that Ethan Crumbley faces charges of terrorism resulting in death in addition to murder charges, making these cases unprecedented in the country.
During the shooter’s legal proceedings, details of the shooting were extensively revealed through the Miller hearing and the shooter’s sentencing. Prosecutors presented actual footage of the events within the school, and witnesses provided detailed accounts of the trauma they endured during and after the Nov. 30, 2021, school shooting.
Jennifer Crumbley’s defense team acknowledges the suffering of the victims but contends that the specific details of their experiences are irrelevant to the elements of the charged offenses in Mrs. Crumbley’s trial.
Jennifer Crumbley wants 'gruesome' testimony from three witnesses banned from her trial: https://t.co/tzFXmSLH85 Lawyers for the Oxford High School shooter's mother say the testimony could prejudice the jury.
— WWJ 950 (@WWJ950) January 3, 2024
Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald claimed that the Crumbley parents met with school administrators on the morning of the shooting to address concerns about violent drawings made by Ethan just hours before the rampage. Despite these warnings, they dismissed the concerns and left without removing him from school. Does this not exonerate the parents in the case, many will say?
The prosecution revealed disturbing drawings and messages allegedly created by Ethan, indicating a troubled state of mind. McDonald asserted that Ethan had extensively planned the shooting, showing no remorse during the Miller hearing in July. The defense, on the other hand, argued that Ethan had displayed signs of severe mental illness for years, and neither his parents nor school officials took adequate measures to address his condition.
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Despite the seriousness of the charges, Ethan Crumbley expressed remorse during the proceedings, admitting responsibility for his actions. He claimed that his parents were unaware of his plans, emphasizing that he did not inform them.
Text messages exchanged by Jennifer Crumbley on the morning of the shooting were also presented. In these messages, she discussed her son’s challenging time following the death of their family dog and a friend going to a treatment facility. Jennifer mentioned plans to attend her horse training and considered bringing Ethan to the horse farm after school because he “can’t be left alone.”
With just weeks until a jury trial is set to begin for one of the parents of the Oxford High School shooter, it isn't clear which parent will be tried first.
Read more: https://t.co/ZgrLJCGR4G
— The Detroit News (@detroitnews) January 3, 2024
Following the shooting, when the police were unable to locate James and Jennifer Crumbley immediately, they were missing for about a day before U.S. Marshals apprehended them. The text messages exchanged by Jennifer during this time suggest her shock and concern over her son’s actions.
As the trial unfolds, the dispute over the inclusion of certain witnesses adds another layer of complexity to this already tragic case. The legal battle will likely continue to explore the unique circumstances surrounding the Crumbley family’s role in the events leading up to the devastating school shooting.
Major Points Discussed:
- Jennifer Crumbley, mother of the 2021 Oxford High School shooter, Ethan Crumbley, seeks to dismiss three witnesses who were victims during the shooting, citing the potential biasing effect of their “devastating, gruesome, and appalling” testimony in her trial.
- Oakland County prosecutors filed court documents on Dec. 28 to include these witnesses in Jennifer Crumbley’s trial, based on their prior testimony in the shooter’s case.
- Jennifer’s defense argues that while details of the shooting were relevant in the shooter’s trial, including these witnesses in her trial would distract jurors from addressing the specific elements of the charges she faces.
- Both James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of the accused shooter, are facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter each for their alleged roles in the Nov. 30, 2021, shooting that claimed four lives and injured seven others.
- The cases are unique not only due to the involuntary manslaughter charges against the parents but also because Ethan Crumbley faces charges of terrorism resulting in death in addition to murder charges, making these cases unprecedented in the country.
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Comments – Threads – Links
- Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, has asked a judge to exclude three witnesses from her trial- CBS Detroit
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Jennifer Crumbley wants ‘gruesome’ testimony from three witnesses banned from her trial: Lawyers for the Oxford High School shooter’s mother say the testimony could prejudice the jury- WWJ 950
- With just weeks until a jury trial is set to begin for one of the parents of the Oxford High School shooter, it isn’t clear which parent will be tried first- The Detroit News
- She can’t even wear a mask properly- Jay Napolitano
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