Gulf Coast Confidential with Mollye Barrows

Who’s to Blame? School shooter mom charged with manslaughter

Mollye Barrows Season 3 Episode 56

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School shooter mom, Jennifer Crumbley, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for missing or ignoring red flags prior to her son, Ethan, opening fire at his high school and killing four teenagers. 

Crumbley faces at least 15 years in prison when she’s scheduled to be sentenced April 9, in a landmark case about parental responsibility. 

It’s part of a push by some prosecutors to hold parents accountable if they’re suspected of enabling their children to commit deadly violence, like neglecting warning signs. 

But is it fair or was she more than just a “bad mom?” We talked about this case before a jury found her guilty.

Join us for this episode of the Gulf Coast Confidential podcast: “Who’s to Blame? School shooter mom charged with manslaughter.”

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