Prosecutors presented powerful evidence against James Crumbley in the Oxford High School mass shooting case, showing video of his son committing the crime. The video, previously shown in his wife’s trial, resulted in Jennifer Crumbley’s conviction for involuntary manslaughter. The emotional video caused jurors to cry and react with shock. James Crumbley is charged with involuntary manslaughter for buying his son the gun used in the shooting. The defense claims the gun was not given to the son for school purposes.
The shooter’s journal, where he expressed intentions to commit the shooting, was presented, showing his desperation for help. Pictures of the shooter’s room, with targets and shell casings, were also shown to demonstrate his preparation. Additionally, photos of the Crumbleys’ bedroom, with a gun case and ammunition box, were presented as evidence.
James Crumbley’s cooperation with law enforcement after the shooting, including openly disclosing gun locations in the home, was highlighted. The defense maintains that Crumbley did not intend for his son to have the gun for harmful purposes. The prosecution’s focus on the shooter’s intentions and preparations, as well as James Crumbley’s actions before and after the shooting, form the basis of the trial. The case is expected to conclude with the presentation of further evidence and closing arguments.
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