They withdraw $4,000 from an ATM in the area before leaving the motel they had been staying at since Tuesday after the shooting.Ĥ pm: The couple were scheduled to be arraigned at 4pm but stopped communicating with their attorneys, prompting state and federal officials to launch a manhunt. McDonald announces that Jennifer and James are charged with four counts each of involuntary manslaughter.Ģ-3 pm: The couple were last seen near Rochester Hills before leading authorities on a manhunt for several hours. The lawyers will work alongside the attorney who will represents the couple at trial.ĭuring their preliminary examination where they were ordered last month to stand trial, Jennifer Crumbley was represented by Shannon Smith, while Mariell Lehman represented James Crumbley.ġ2:51 pm: Ethan allegedly shoots and kills four studentsġ:22 pm: Jennifer texts Ethan 'don't do it.' The shooting had already taken place.ġ:37 pm: James calls 911 to report the gun missing and said he thinks his son might have it.Įthan is charged as an adult with two dozen crimes, including murder, attempted murder and terrorism. The judge appointed two lawyers - one for each of the defendants - because each was represented by an attorney from the same law firm, creating a potential conflict of interest. Tuesday's hearing was largely procedural. They also are accused of failing to intervene when he showed signs of mental distress at home and at school. The pair gave the gun to the 15-year-old for Christmas they also allowed him to practice shooting regularly, according to prosecutors. Jennifer and James Crumbley are charged with involuntary manslaughter and also with making the gun used in the mass shooting at Oxford High School on Novemavailable to their son.
Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley's parents appeared in court Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing and had a judge assign an independent attorney to each to avoid a conflict of interest, which potentially could become grounds for an appeal.
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