James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of a school shooter who killed four classmates and injured seven others at Oxford High School in 2021, were each sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. Found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, they addressed the court, expressing remorse and emphasizing their family’s average nature. The prosecution highlighted their failure to recognize warning signs and secure the murder weapon. While the defense argued for leniency, the judge emphasized the seriousness of their neglect. Despite their sentencing, the Crumbleys began paperwork for an appeal, while their son, Ethan, is likely to appeal his life sentence without parole.
