Detroit, Michigan – The father of a victim of the 2021 Oxford High School shooting delivered a powerful statement at the sentencing of James and Jennifer Crumbley on Tuesday. Steve St. Juliana expressed his frustration with the Crumbleys’ refusal to take responsibility for the tragic events that led to the death of his daughter, Hana St. Juliana, and three other children.
St. Juliana accused the Crumbleys of enabling their son to commit the heinous act through their indifference and negligence. He lamented the loss of his daughter and spoke of the irreplaceable moments he would never experience, like watching her graduate or walk down the aisle.
The grieving father’s position on the Crumbleys’ sentencing shifted as he witnessed their lack of remorse and defiance throughout the trial. He emphasized that it was the victims, including Hana, Madisyn, Tate, and Justin, who had truly lost everything, not the defendants. St. Juliana urged the court to impose the maximum possible sentence on the parents.
Following St. Juliana’s emotional statement, Buck Myre, the father of victim Tate Myre, delivered his impact statement. His words served as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of the shooting on the families of the victims.
The sentencing hearing shed light on the ongoing pain and suffering experienced by the families of the victims, highlighting the long-lasting repercussions of the tragic event. The voices of those affected by the senseless violence served as a stark reminder of the need for accountability and justice in such cases.