Pontiac, Michigan – James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford High School shooter, was caught making threatening statements towards the prosecutor in his case, indicating his desire to ruin her and claiming she would be going to hell soon, according to sources familiar with the matter.
These revelations came to light during phone conversations with Crumbley’s sister while his case was ongoing, as confirmed by sources close to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. The disturbing details were reported by local media outlets.
Crumbley was recently convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the shooting carried out by his son, resulting in the tragic deaths of four classmates. His wife, Jennifer Crumbley, also faced the same charges in a separate trial and was found guilty, making them the first parents in the U.S. to be charged in connection to a school shooting involving their child.
The threats made by Crumbley aimed at the prosecutor, Karen McDonald, were described as intense and vengeful, with indications that he was intent on causing harm. His defense attorney refrained from elaborating on the specifics of the conversations, stressing that efforts had been made to keep such information out of the media.
McDonald, when asked about the threats, chose not to dwell on the issue, stating that she did not wish to provide Crumbley with any additional attention. The restrictions on Crumbley’s jail communications were implemented due to the alarming nature of his remarks, leading to limitations on who he could interact with.
Despite the defense’s arguments that Crumbley could not have foreseen his son’s actions, prosecutors highlighted the fact that the parents were informed of concerning behavior exhibited by their son prior to the shooting. The tragic incident, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, could have potentially been prevented with more responsible actions on the part of the defendants.
As the legal proceedings continue, both James and Jennifer Crumbley await sentencing, facing the possibility of up to 15 years in prison. The case has drawn significant attention due to its unprecedented nature and the devastating impact on the community. The aftermath of the shooting continues to raise important questions surrounding accountability and parental responsibility in such tragic events.