ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Words of condemnation and grief filled the courtroom on Tuesday as the father of Hana St. Juliana delivered a powerful victim impact statement during the sentencing of James and Jennifer Crumbley. Steve St. Juliana accused the couple of deflecting blame and enabling their son to carry out the tragic shooting at Oxford High School in 2021.
St. Juliana expressed his profound loss and devastation, emphasizing how the defendants’ actions had forever altered his life and robbed him of precious moments with his daughter. He highlighted the Crumbleys’ silence and negligence, pointing out their refusal to acknowledge warning signs and take responsibility for their son’s heinous actions.
The grieving father’s emotional plea for justice resonated throughout the courtroom as he urged the judge to impose the maximum sentence on the Crumbleys. His anger and frustration were palpable as he condemned the defendants’ defiance and lack of remorse in the face of overwhelming evidence of their culpability.
Following St. Juliana’s statement, Buck Myre, the father of victim Tate Myre, addressed the court, adding his perspective on the devastating impact of the tragedy. His words echoed the calls for accountability and justice, underscoring the profound loss experienced by the families of the victims.
As the sentencing hearing continued, the emotional testimony underscored the ongoing pain and trauma inflicted by the senseless act of violence. The courtroom atmosphere was charged with raw emotion and a collective demand for accountability, as each speaker denounced the Crumbleys’ attempts to shift blame and evade accountability for their role in the tragedy.
In the midst of grief and anger, the victims’ families displayed unwavering strength and resilience, united in their pursuit of justice and closure. Their poignant words and heartfelt pleas served as a stark reminder of the human toll of senseless violence and the pressing need for accountability in the face of tragedy.