‘We are beyond heartbroken, we’re traumatized, we’re devastated’: Victim’s parents sue Oxford schools
His mother says his soul can’t rest until the truth comes out as the parents of Oxford High School shooting victim Justin Shilling are joining a lawsuit and filing an additional federal lawsuit against Oxford Schools.
Accused Oxford High School shooter to remain in adult prison, judge again rules
Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley will remain in the Oakland County Jail with other adult prisoners. “I do believe that the defendant’s placement at the Oakland County Jail continues to be in the interest of justice and I do find good cause to extend his placement at the Oakland County Jail,” Oakland County Circuit Judge Kwamé L. Rowe said following a brief hearing Thursday, May 19. Crumbley’s placement has been reviewed three times since his case was bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court in January. Crumbley, 15, appeared for the hearing remotely from the jail wearing an orange jail uniform, white protective mask and glasses. More on MLive:Oxford schools hire outside investigation firmsProsecutor asks that accused shooter’s name not be used in courtAccused Oxford High School shooter to remain in adult jail pending trial“How do I get my fan mail?” Accused Oxford High shooter’s jail messages revealed in courtJudge to determine if accused Oxford High shooter should be moved to juvenile facilityAccused Oxford High shooter discussed raping, killing a female classmate, prosecution says
mlive.comOxford Schools hires pair of firms to review deadly shooting, represent district
OXFORD, MI -- Less than a week after the Oxford School Board declined an offer from Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office to investigate the deadly school shooting at Oxford High School last year, the board announced it will hire a pair of outside firms to handle the investigation and represent the district. According to WXYZ-Detroit, the board voted Tuesday to hire the Grand Rapids-based Varnum Law Firm to represent the district following a review of the shooting. Last week, the board voted to delay a review of the shooting until all criminal and civil litigation surrounding the shooting was settled. Ethan Crumbley, who was a 15-year-old sophomore at the high school, has been charged with 24 felonies after he allegedly shot several of his classmates and a teacher, resulting in the deaths of four students. READ MORE:Parents of accused shooter again denied lower bondProsecutor asks that accused shooter’s name not be used in courtAccused Oxford High School shooter to remain in adult jail pending trial“How do I get my fan mail?” Accused Oxford High shooter’s jail messages revealed in courtJudge to determine if accused Oxford High shooter should be moved to juvenile facilityAccused Oxford High shooter discussed raping, killing a female classmate, prosecution says
mlive.comOxford school board declines attorney general’s second offer to investigate deadly high school shooting
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel made a second offer to the board of education at Oxford Community Schools to perform an independent investigation of the Oxford High School shooting. The board declined her offer.
Teen from U.K. arrested, threatened to ‘finish’ the job of shooting at Oxford High
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI -- Police in the U.K arrested a 16-year-old boy last week after he allegedly made threats of violence at four different Michigan schools earlier this month, including at Oxford High School. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard announced the arrest Thursday following a coordinated effort with police in the U.K. to find the teen. The suspect was arrested on April 13, five days after he made calls to various schools in Oakland County. He was released to parents following his arrest.
mlive.comFather of Oxford High student shot and killed in case of mistaken identity
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, MI -- A 56-year-old single father was shot and killed early Wednesday morning in the parking lot of his apartment complex in a case that police believe involves mistaken identity. Police aren’t sure why the alleged shooter thought Kendrick sent the message or what sort of confrontation happened, but an altercation took place. The shooter, who is licensed to carry a gun, eventually shot Kendrick multiple times, killing him. The apartment complex where the shooting took place is within walking distance of Oxford High School, where Kendrick’s son is a student. Four students were killed in that shooting, while six other students and a teacher were also shot.
mlive.comAccused Oxford High School shooter set for trial in September
PONTIAC, MI — A trial date has been for the teenager accused of perpetrating the Oxford High School shooting and killing four of his young peers. Crumbley appeared from the Oakland County Jail via Zoom, only speaking to answer the judge’s yes-or-no questions. The Oxford High School shooting claimed the lives of students Madisyn Baldwin, 17; Tate Myre, 16; Hana St. Juliana, 14; and Justin Shilling, 17. On Nov. 29, Ethan Crumbley was caught looking up ammo on his cellphone during class. Read more on MLive:Parents of accused Oxford High School shooter again denied lower bondJudge orders independent attorneys to counsel parents of alleged Oxford High School shooterParents of accused Oxford High School shooter told him to ‘suck it up,’ laughed when he asked for help, police testify“How do I get my fan mail?” Accused Oxford High shooter’s jail messages revealed in courtAccused Oxford High School shooter to remain in adult jail pending trialAccused Oxford High shooter discussed raping, killing a female classmate, prosecution says
mlive.comAG Nessel Renews Offer To Conduct Investigation Into Oxford School Shooting
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a letter to the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education, renewing an offer to conduct an independent investigation into the deadly shooting at Oxford High School.
detroit.cbslocal.comParents of accused Oxford High School shooter again denied lower bond
The parents of accused 15-year-old Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley requested and were denied lowered bonds during a Tuesday, April 19 pretrial hearing in Oakland County Circuit Court. “The Crumbleys, like every parent and community member, are devastated by the school shooting ... " a brief filed by the defense prior to the pretrial hearing said. Jennifer Crumbley was pleading with her son not to commit suicide, according to the brief in support of a lowered bond amount. Attorneys for the accused shooter indicate they may attempt to use a not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity defense. More on MLive:Prosecutor asks that accused shooter’s name not be used in courtAccused Oxford High School shooter to remain in adult jail pending trial“How do I get my fan mail?” Accused Oxford High shooter’s jail messages revealed in courtJudge to determine if accused Oxford High shooter should be moved to juvenile facilityAccused Oxford High shooter discussed raping, killing a female classmate, prosecution says
mlive.comJudge grants request that accused Oxford High School shooter’s name not be used in court
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated PressA judge has granted a prosecutor’s request that a Michigan teen charged in a fatal school shooting not be named in court during his parents’ separate criminal trial. RELATED: Judge orders independent attorneys to counsel parents of alleged Oxford High School shooterProsecutor Karen McDonald filed a motion March 18 requesting that the boy’s name be withheld. He wanted to be famous and he wanted to be remembered.”“So when we repeat the Oxford shooter’s name and continuously publicize his photo, we’re contributing to future shooting,” McDonald said then. The Crumbleys face involuntary manslaughter charges and are accused of making the gun used in the Nov. 30 shooting at Oxford High School available to their son, Ethan. They also are accused of failing to intervene when he showed signs of mental distress at home and at school.
mlive.comJudge orders independent attorneys to counsel parents of alleged Oxford High School shooter
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — To ensure the parents of the alleged Oxford High School shooter don’t have a conflict of interest in their ongoing criminal cases, a judge has ordered independent lawyers to meet with both defendants. The Crumbleys are the parents of Ethan R. Crumbley, 15, who allegedly went on a shooting rampage in the hallways of Oxford High School in November, killing four people and wounding seven others. The Crumbley parents are both charged with four counts of involuntarily manslaughter, with prosecutors maintaining they were criminally negligent in not preventing the shooting. In a Feb. 24 preliminary examination for the Crumbley parents, witnesses testified Ethan had expressed having a mental breakdown and was experiencing hallucinations. Read more:Prosecutor asks court to stop using accused Oxford High School shooter’s name“How do I get my fan mail?” Accused Oxford High shooter’s jail messages revealed in courtParents of accused Oxford High School shooter told him to ‘suck it up,’ laughed when he asked for help, police testifyCourt hearing for accused Oxford High School shooter’s parents centers on demons, voices, guns, infidelity‘My son ruined so many lives,’ horse trainer says mom of accused Oxford High shooter messaged herAccused Oxford High shooter discussed raping, killing a female classmate, prosecution saysJudge to determine if accused Oxford High shooter should be moved to juvenile facility
mlive.comFeedback sought for compensation plan for Oxford High School victims
Parents and students finished giving feedback on plans to compensate families at Oxford High School impacted by the tragic shooting last November. They spoke at a town hall hosted by the National Compassion Fund, which is managing the nearly $2 million in funds donated.
Prosecutor asks court to stop using accused Oxford High School shooter’s name
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – The attorney prosecuting the case against the accused Oxford High School shooter is asking the court – and the public – to stop using the defendant’s name. Ethan Crumbley, 15, is charged with 24 felonies, including four counts of first-degree murder, in the Nov. 30 shooting that resulted in four deaths and seven injuries. RELATED: “How do I get my fan mail?” Accused Oxford High shooter’s jail messages revealed in courtMcDonald is also urging the public to stop using the accused shooter’s name because she believes it helps him achieve a goal of notoriety and infamy. “I’m not going to say his name and I’m going to ask everyone to stop saying his name.”Oxford High School shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley. RELATED: Accused Oxford High School shooter to remain in adult jail pending trialThe Oxford High School shooting claimed the lives of students Madisyn Baldwin, 17; Tate Myre, 16; Hana St. Juliana, 14; and Justin Shilling, 17.
mlive.comAccused Oxford High School shooter to remain in adult jail pending trial
An Oakland County Circuit Judge on Tuesday, March 1, ordered 15-year-old accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley to remain in an adult jail pending trial or resolution of his case. “This court cannot find that the juvenile would be safely detained at Children’s Village,” Oakland County Circuit Judge Kwame Rowe said in a ruling issued Tuesday, March 1. The Nov. 30 Oxford High School shooting claimed the lives of students Madisyn Baldwin, 17; Tate Myre, 16; Hana St. Juliana, 14; and Justin Shilling, 17. Ethan Crumbley’s parents, Jennifer and James Crumbley, last week were bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court where they are facing four charges each of involuntary manslaughter. Read the judge’s ruling:More on MLive:Parents told son to suck it upCourt hearing for accused Oxford High School shooter’s parents centers on demons, voices, guns, infidelity‘My son ruined so many lives,’ horse trainer says mom of accused Oxford High shooter messaged herAccused Oxford High shooter discussed raping, killing a female classmate, prosecution saysJudge to determine if accused Oxford High shooter should be moved to juvenile facility
mlive.comCounselor’s perspective, disturbing journal, messy home: New evidence revealed in Oxford shooting case
The parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter have been bound over for trial after two days’ worth of evidence was presented in court during the couple’s preliminary examination hearing -- here's what information is new.
More evidence revealed during Crumbley parents’ court hearing: Here’s what’s new
The parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter have been bound over for trial after two days’ worth of evidence was presented in court during the couple’s preliminary examination hearing -- here's what information is new.
Oxford High School Student Seeks Gun Reform: ‘We Deserve To Feel Safe’
Zoe Touray called for gun reform and school mental health services alongside others Wednesday on the Michigan Capitol steps as she shared her experience at Oxford High School the day of the shooting last November that killed four of her...
detroit.cbslocal.comProsecutors say suspected Oxford shooter tortured birds, admired Hitler, ‘enjoyed his dark side’
While making their argument that suspected Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley should remain at the Oakland County Jail, prosecutors said he tortured a family of baby birds, expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler and “enjoyed his dark side.”
Group teases possible 2024 ballot initiative to change Michigan gun laws
LANSING, MI — A new organization called End Gun Violence Michigan has launched an “exploratory committee” to look into the possibility of passing changes to Michigan’s gun laws through a citizen-led ballot initiative instead of through the Republican-controlled Legislature. This is deeply sick.”Senate Democrats are pushing several bill packages aimed at reducing gun violence in Michigan despite there being no clear legislative route to pass the measures. Gold has spent the last two decades as a gun safety instructor and gave an impassioned statement Tuesday urging other responsible gun owners to stand up for gun safety laws. Speaking about unsafe storage, Gold referenced several incidents of Michigan children finding guns that wound up injuring or killing themselves or their family members. “(End Gun Violence Michigan) was just founded, so, getting organized, prepared and getting things legal all takes time and we’re not going to do this the wrong way.
mlive.comSister Of Oxford High School Shooting Victim Urged Lawmakers To Mandate Gun Storage
The big sister of a teen killed in the rampage at Oxford High School urged Michigan lawmakers Tuesday to pass legislation mandating safe storage of guns, calling it a commonsense way to prevent future shootings.
detroit.cbslocal.comMichigan prosecutor to crack down on teens making ‘kill lists’
MACOMB COUNTY, MI - In the wake of the deadly Oxford High School shooting, a southeast Michigan prosecutor has vowed to crack down on teens who make “kill lists,” WXYZ reports. Since the Oxford shooting on Nov. 30, there have been 40 cases of Macomb County teens making these kill lists and Prosecutor Peter Lucido says they will face the full extent of the law for making threats on others’ lives, the report said. “They may think in their minds that this is acceptable, or that this is just a joke,” he said. “There’s nothing acceptable. There’s nothing jokingly.
mlive.comUS to pay $360K to Michigan police agencies that responded to Oxford shooting
OXFORD, Mich. (AP) — The federal government will pay $360,000 to local authorities who responded to the shooting at a Michigan high school in November. Much of the money is going to the Oakland County sheriff’s office, said Slotkin, who represents the Oxford area in Congress. “Our first responders gave everything they could to help Oxford, so it’s only right that we get them quick help in return. His parents are accused of gross negligence and also face charges. Read more on MLive:Ethan Crumbley to plead insanityAttorney asks that civil lawsuits be stalled during criminal prosecutionAccused shooter called self a ‘destroyer of worlds’Accused Oxford shooter kept decapitated bird head in jar in bedroom, prosecution says
mlive.comDay before Oxford High School shooting, mom and son texted about gun, testimony showed
A judge must decide if there’s enough evidence to send Jennifer Crumbley and her husband, James Crumbley, to trial on involuntary manslaughter charges. Four students were killed and others were wounded in the Nov. 30 attack at Oxford High School, which is roughly 30 miles (50 kilometers) north of Detroit. ?” Jennifer Crumbley wrote. Completely harmless.”“Did you at least show them a pic of your new gun?” Jennifer Crumbley asked. He reported that a gun was missing from his family’s home and that his son was an Oxford High student.
mlive.comCourt hearing for accused Oxford High School shooter’s parents centers on demons, voices, guns, infidelity
“Now it’s time to shoot up the school,” Ethan Crumbley sent in a text to an unidentified person on Aug. 20, according to Wagrowski. I just “don’t want to tell them about the voices,” Wagrowski said, reading a text sent from Ethan Crumbley’s phone in court. The first four witnesses of the day included three employees who worked with Jennifer Crumbley in the offices of a real estate company and a friend who owns a horse boarding farm in Lapeer County where Jennifer Crumbley took riding lessons. Holland testified that Jennifer Crumbley told her she was having an extramarital affair and meeting with the person during work hours. Soon after, Jennifer Crumbley heard there was an active shooter at her son’s high school.
mlive.comTherapy dog program headed to Oxford schools after donations pour in
OXFORD, MI — Oxford Community Schools is on its way to getting its own therapy dog program, thanks to thousands in donations gathered in just a few weeks. In the days following the Nov. 30 mass shooting at Oxford High School that left four students dead and seven more people wounded, Brighton Area Schools volunteered its pack of 13 therapy dogs to students attending Oxford Middle School. Hoping to start a similar program for Oxford, Maria Gistinger on Jan. 14 created a GoFundMe page to raise funds to acquire several trained dogs. Gistinger is a retired CFO of Brighton Area Schools, which has had a Social Emotional Learning Dogs program for 12 years, founded by Brighton schoolteacher Karen Storey. The Santo family donated $10,000 to the cause and have naming rights to one of the dogs, Gistinger said.
mlive.comBoss: Oxford Shooter’s Mom Was Weirdly Concerned About Job Amid Massacre
Jeff Kowalsky/Getty In the moments following the deadly school shooting allegedly carried out by 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley, his mother’s primary concern was losing her job, her supervisor said in court on Tuesday.“Ethan did it,” Jennifer Crumbley allegedly wrote in a text message shortly after gunfire erupted at Michigan’s Oxford High School on Nov. 30. “I need my job,” she pleaded in a second text. “Please don’t judge me for what my son did.”The revelation came from Andrew Smith, COO of the re
news.yahoo.com‘Stand Up For Oxford Strong’ night was a victory for the community as healing continues
Steve Laidlaw stood on the Oxford High School gymnasium floor on Friday night trying to process a range of emotions. As the coach of the Oxford boys basketball team, he had missed playing in his home gym. After being away from home for so long, there was one word that stood out in his mind.
mlive.comOxford athletic director says statewide support for Stand Up For Oxford Strong is ‘so heartwarming’
That’s because Feb. 4 has been labeled by the MHSAA as “Stand Up For Oxford Strong” night. The movement is called Stand Up For Oxford Strong, and I think what we’re seeing is the entire state of Michigan is displaying strength. Seeing the Oxford Strong shirts displayed locally and in all corners of the state of state has not gone unnoticed. “Our lunches are going on right now and more than half of our kids are wearing Oxford Strong shirts,” DeMare said. Graphics is selling the official Oxford Strong shirts through the website SupportOxfordStrong.com.
mlive.comFriday is ‘Stand Up For Oxford’ night across Michigan. Here’s what that means
Every purchase of a $20 T-shirt means $16.20 will get donated to Oxford High School and its community as it recovers from the tragic day. We did an Oxford Strong swim meet when we had Oxford at Royal Oak. Some schools are doing Oxford Strong weeks or wear the shirt and get in for free -- Brighton is doing that (and) Novi is doing that. Even the Detroit Pistons have gotten on board and will have its own Oxford High School Night on Feb. 11 at Little Caesars Arena. This is a great way to support Oxford and support one another.”
mlive.comProsecutor asks court to ban parents of accused Oxford High shooter from mouthing ‘I love you’ during hearings
Once in person and again over the video streaming service Zoom, the parents of accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley mouthed “I love you” to each other during court hearings, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. James and Jennifer Crumbley, 45 and 43, respectively, are charged with four counts each of involuntary manslaughter, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office takes issued with the couple’s behavior during two prior court hearings: a Dec. 14, in-person probable cause conference; and a Jan. 7 bond reduction hearing that was held on Zoom. Ethan Crumbley is jailed in Oakland County and may seek a defense of not guilty, by reason of insanity, his attorneys indicated in a court filing last week. Victims in the shooting involve Oxford High School students Hana St. Juliana, 14, Madisyn Baldwin, 17, Tate Myre, 16 and Justin Shilling, 17.
mlive.comNew Oxford High shooting lawsuit hopes to limit government immunity protection for public schools
The red flags were plentiful, a new civil lawsuit filed by four victims and their families in connection to the Nov. 30 Oxford High School mass shooting claims. The lawsuit doesn’t specify an amount for a lawsuit, but states it is in excess of $25,000, the threshold for filing in circuit court. Johnson highlighted the fact that Oxford Community Schools isn’t named in the lawsuit because of governmental immunity that protects public entities from liability and some lawsuits. “If this had happened at a private school, there would be no governmental immunity because it’s private,” Johnson said. It’s called 42 Strong.”Forty-two is the number Tate Myre wore on his football jersey.
mlive.comAccused Oxford High School shooter to plead insanity
Defense attorneys for accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, on Thursday, Jan. 27, filed a notice in Oakland County Circuit Court that they plan to claim the 15-year-old was insane when he opened fire killing four classmates, and injuring six others, including a teacher. “When you have somebody who premeditated and plan what he clearly planned for months and months and months, good luck selling an insanity plea,” Johnson said. Ethan Crumbley is charged with 24 felonies, including committing a terrorist act causing death, and four counts of first-degree murder. The four students killed in the shooting were: Madisyn Baldwin, 17; Tate Myre, 16; Hana St. Juliana, 14; and Justin Shilling, 17. More on MLive:Attorney asks that civil lawsuits be stalled during criminal prosecutionAccused shooter called self a ‘destroyer of worlds’Ethan Crumbley pleads not guilty in circuit courtAccused Oxford shooter kept decapitated bird head in jar in bedroom, prosecution saysParents of accused Oxford High School shooter appear in courtAccused Oxford shooter ruled a ‘menace’ to other juveniles, will remain in adult jail pending trialBond set at $500,000 for parents of alleged Oxford High School shooterRash of social media threats hit mid-Michigan schools in wake of Oxford High School shootingFirst lawsuits filed against Oxford schools seek $100M on behalf of wounded student, sister
mlive.comFundraising underway to get therapy dog program for Oxford Community Schools in wake of mass shooting
OXFORD, MI — In the wake of a mass shooting that left four students dead and seven more people wounded, an online campaign is underway to start a therapy dog program within Oxford Community Schools. Birmingham resident Maria Gistinger on Jan. 14 created the GoFundMe campaign seeking to raise funds to acquire five trained therapy dogs. The Nov. 30 shooting at Oxford High School saw 10 students and one teacher suffer gunshot wounds. A few days afterward, Brighton Area Schools volunteered its pack of 13 therapy dogs to Oxford Middle School. Read more:New court date set for accused Oxford High School shooterAccused Oxford High School shooter pleads not guilty at circuit court arraignmentOxford High School shooting suspect bound over to higher court for trialAccused Oxford High School shooter kept decapitated baby bird’s head in jar, prosecution says
mlive.comOxford School Superintendent Addresses Claims Related To High School Shooting
The superintendent of Oxford Community Schools, where four students were shot dead at Oxford High School, posted an open letter countering claims made in a lawsuit accusing the district of not doing enough to prevent the attack.
detroit.cbslocal.comNew court date set for accused Oxford High School shooter
PONTIAC, MI — A new court date has been scheduled for accused Oxford High School mass shooter Ethan R. Crumbley, one which may entail the disclosure of sensitive material. The conference concluded with Rowe scheduling another court hearing for 2 p.m. on Feb. 22. Crumbley on Jan. 7 waived his right to a preliminary examination in Oakland County District Court, thereby advancing his case into the higher court. The Oxford High School shooting occurred Nov. 30 and saw 10 students and one teacher suffer gunshot wounds. Read more:Accused Oxford High School shooter pleads not guilty at circuit court arraignmentOxford High School shooting suspect bound over to higher court for trialAccused Oxford High School shooter kept decapitated baby bird’s head in jar, prosecution saysAccused Oxford shooter ruled a ‘menace’ to other juveniles, will remain in adult jail pending trialBond set at $500,000 for parents of alleged Oxford High School shooterRash of social media threats hit mid-Michigan schools in wake of Oxford High School shootingOxford schools counselor says Fieger erroneously named him in lawsuits, getting death threats as a resultFirst lawsuits filed against Oxford schools seek $100M on behalf of wounded student, sister
mlive.comAccused Oxford High School shooter pleads not guilty at circuit court arraignment
PONTIAC, MI -- Ethan Crumbley on Wednesday, Jan. 12, pleaded not guilty to crimes related to the Nov. 30 Oxford High School shooting that resulted in the deaths of four classmates and injuries to seven others, including one teacher. Crumbley waived his right to a preliminary hearing in district court on Jan. 7, and was bound over to the Oakland County Circuit Court pending possible trial. Prior to Wednesday’s hearing, Rowe held a breakout session with the attorneys to discuss any possible conflict of interest arising from his prior employment as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. The Oxford High School shooting occurred Nov. 30 and saw 10 students and one teacher suffer gunshot wounds. More on MLive:Accused Oxford High School shooter’s parents denied bond reductionAccused Oxford shooter kept decapitated bird head in jar in bedroom, prosecution saysParents of accused Oxford High School shooter appear in courtAccused Oxford shooter ruled a ‘menace’ to other juveniles, will remain in adult jail pending trialBond set at $500,000 for parents of alleged Oxford High School shooterRash of social media threats hit mid-Michigan schools in wake of Oxford High School shooting
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