Pontiac, Michigan – The trial of James Crumbley for manslaughter in connection with the tragic mass shooting at Oxford High School in 2021 continues in a Michigan courtroom. This comes shortly after his wife, Jennifer, was found guilty in relation to their son, Ethan Crumbley’s, actions that resulted in the death of four students and injuries to seven others.
During the trial, forensic analyst Edward Wagrowski provided insight into James Crumbley’s movements leading up to the school shooting. Detailed cell phone data outlined the father dropping off his son at school in the morning before heading to a horse barn, as shown by location data.
Messages presented in court revealed Jennifer Crumbley’s urgent plea to her husband regarding their son’s disturbing behavior at school and the concerning drawings found. Despite these alarming signs, James Crumbley’s actions that day seemed to downplay the severity of the situation, even as the school counselor recommended immediate mental health treatment for their son, which the parents declined.
Additionally, the trial shed light on Ethan Crumbley’s concerning text messages to a friend in the months leading up to the shooting. The text conversations revealed Ethan’s struggles with mental health, his handling of a loaded gun, and his attempts to seek help from his parents, which seemed to go unaddressed.
As the trial progresses, more details emerge about the events of that fateful day, painting a clearer picture of missed opportunities for intervention and the tragic consequences that followed. The courtroom proceedings continue to unravel the series of events that ultimately led to the devastating school shooting at Oxford High.