PONTIAC, Michigan – The mother of a teenage boy who carried out a deadly shooting at a high school in Michigan took the stand for the second day at her trial on involuntary manslaughter charges. Jennifer Crumbley and her husband are each facing four counts of manslaughter following the tragic incident at Oxford High School, which claimed the lives of four students.
During the trial, a friend of Jennifer’s testified that they had been having an affair at the time of the shooting. Additionally, reports surfaced indicating that Jennifer and the friend would engage in sexual activities at hotels, often arranging meetings with strangers through a swingers app.
Prosecutors argued that Jennifer failed to take several small and easy steps that could have potentially prevented the shooting. They claimed that she was aware of her son’s mental state and the potential danger he posed to others, as well as his access to a gun.
The defense attorney, however, argued that Jennifer had no way of knowing her son would commit such a horrific act. Instead, they shifted the responsibility to the husband, claiming that he was in charge of ensuring the gun was properly secured.
This case has sparked national attention as it raises questions about the accountability of parents in preventing violent acts committed by their children. The trial will continue as both sides present their arguments and evidence to the jury in the coming days.