Parents of Oxford High School Shooter on Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter

Prosecutors Argue Crumbleys Ignored Son's Distress, Failed to Secure Gun

Jennifer and James Crumbley, parents of the Oxford High School shooter, are on trial for involuntary manslaughter. This is the first time in U.S. history that parents have been charged in a mass school shooting.
Prosecutors argue that the Crumbleys ignored their son's distress, failed to secure the gun he used in the shooting, and did not disclose their son's access to the weapon to school officials.
Text messages reveal that the shooter was experiencing distress and hallucinations months before the shooting, and had communicated these issues to his mother.
The Crumbleys are accused of prioritizing their personal lives over their son's wellbeing, with Jennifer Crumbley allegedly spending significant time horseback riding while her son was in distress.
Despite the shooter's mental health issues and his access to a gun, the Crumbleys did not seek professional help for their son or secure the weapon.