Judge sentences Michigan school shooter to life in prison

A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for killing four students, wounding more and terrorizing Michigan’s Oxford High School in 2021. A judge Friday rejected pleas for a shorter sentence and ensured that Ethan Crumbley, 17, will not get an opportunity for parole.
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[@Lurthatgurl]

This Judge did an outstanding job throughout the whole trial. He took the time to speak to each victim impact statement speakers which you don’t see very often. His comments before the sentencing were spot on and very well spoken. I know his job is not easy but again he has my upmost respect.

[@WhosaidIrene]

I’m overwhelmed with this judge. His carefully chosen words landed with impact -jmo

[@makeshift_battlefield_music]

I havent checked in on the proceedings until now so its the first time ive seen Judge Rowe. His remarks at the end are so powerful and it laid out the whole truth and what i would say is total and just reason in the situation. It's encouraging to see a judge from my generation handling such an important case so well. And i just looked up info on him and he is legit a Michigan man that us in michigan should be proud of. Graduated high school in pontiac and studied law in Michigan too.

[@josieb9402]

@@makeshift_battlefield_music same..first time seeing any trial footage. I had the same thoughts about this conscientious, caring, and professional judge.

[@giancarlocarattini4985]

@@makeshift_battlefield_music Unlike the neophyte judge presiding over the Parkland Shooter's sentencing trial. She got to be a hot mess!

[@ousaechao7375]

We should add to the sentencing of these people that all records of them shall be erased. His birth and death certificate. His social security number and name. He shall only be called by a number in prison.

[@artshahnazarianesq.6774]

What an outstanding Judge! As a Trial lawyer going on 16 years in practice, I’d wish for all Judges to conduct themselves with the same level of temperament and jurisprudence as this Judge. With all due respect, Your Honor!

[@007supertime]

No he is not , please have some critical thinking , this judge was out of line here , Judge is way out of line here , we don’t sentence 15 yr old kids , who was abused , bullied and autistic to life in prison , Judge said “ he read it in 3 days ,36 hours “ really ? You read it , but didn’t understand it Judge , lawless Laws here , we put those laws for a reason , not putting children under 18 to prison , this decision will be overturned , this is ridiculous , look at his explanation, and justification of his decision, he is repeating what prosecutors used during the trial , lazy Judge , mind as well execute the kid , life without parole? Are you kidding me ? Where did you got your education ? Angola ? He keep saying “ He could do this, he could do that , he could strop here and he could stop there” , sir , the kid was in a trans ,he was not thinking rationally , he was drenched , this is not was not a military operation by train soldiers that logic and thoughts and judgement entered into decision making by professional soldiers , Your justification of justifying your decision upon the normal military like operation which all you said could be taken in account ,resulting of changing your mind , no , it doesn’t apply here . You killed that kid . If it’s not overturned,l pray for your soul Judge . Made a grave mistake . We all try to understand the pain of the Victims loved ones ,but this kid should not take all the blame , most parents of these kids were terrible to their children , school bullying goes unanswered , Breaks the kids spirits early ages , kids who are bullies are bullied in their homes also , we as a society must take some responsibility, but certainly not to lock 15/ yr old life without parole , NO SIR YOU ARE OUT OF LINE HERE Do these judges take psychology classes during their educations ? This judge was the prosecutor, not the fair judge whom weighs the both side of the evidence and the facts , OMG are we okay here folks? We are falling apart , our justice system is in the hands of ignorant judges , Sorry to insult you but o can not help it because you are so ignorant and doesn’t deserve the branch it’s ASK nor AKS , it’s Count not Cunt ,lol This decision will,be overturned on appeal , kids lawyers know it . People if we can’t get a hold of our justice system one day we all,find ourselves front of these ignorance ,uneducated Spanish Inquisition one day . These type intent to become more king than king himself given the power of their positions , watch out ,whom ever appointed this judge should also fire him and use him as public defender .

[@donaldjohnson5432]

You’re a lawyer?

[@artshahnazarianesq.6774]

@@donaldjohnson5432 yes Sir.

[@donaldjohnson5432]

@@artshahnazarianesq.6774 could you answer me a question?

[@TwistedRiffster]

Judge is a thug

[@CozetteCampbell]

My heart goes out to the victims and to the families of those that are hurt

[@WhoaBo]

Most generic statement ever.

[@007supertime]

❤ Judge is way out of line here , we don’t sentence 15 yr old kids , who was abused , bullied and autistic to life in prison , Judge said “ he read it in 3 days ,36 hours “ really ? You read it , but didn’t understand it Judge , lawless Laws here , we put those laws for a reason , not putting children under 18 to prison , this decision will be overturned , this is ridiculous , look at his explanation, and justification of his decision, he is repeating what prosecutors used during the trial , lazy Judge , mind as well execute the kid , life without parole? Are you kidding me ? Where did you got your education ? Angola ? He keep saying “ He could do this, he could do that , he could strop here and he could stop there” , sir , the kid was in a trans ,he was not thinking rationally , he was drenched , this is not was not a military operation by train soldiers that logic and thoughts and judgement entered into decision making by professional soldiers , Your justification of justifying your decision upon the normal military like operation which all you said could be taken in account ,resulting of changing your mind , no , it doesn’t apply here . You killed that kid . If it’s not overturned,l pray for your soul Judge . Made a grave mistake . We all try to understand the pain of the Victims loved ones ,but this kid should not take all the blame , most parents of these kids were terrible to their children , school bullying goes unanswered , Breaks the kids spirits early ages , kids who are bullies are bullied in their homes also , we as a society must take some responsibility, but certainly not to lock 15/ yr old life without parole , NO SIR YOU ARE OUT OF LINE HERE Do these judges take psychology classes during their educations ? This judge was the prosecutor, not the fair judge whom weighs the both side of the evidence and the facts , OMG are we okay here folks? We are falling apart , our justice system is in the hands of ignorant judges , Sorry to insult you but o can not help it because you are so ignorant and doesn’t deserve the branch it’s ASK nor AKS , it’s Count not Cunt ,lol This decision will,be overturned on appeal , kids lawyers know it . People if we can’t get a hold of our justice system one day we all,find ourselves front of these ignorance ,uneducated Spanish Inquisition one day . These type intent to become more king than king himself given the power of their positions , watch out ,whom ever appointed this judge should also fire him and use him as public defender .

[@jamespaul6315]

Hes a victim of society too

[@DippyHippie]

@@WhoaBooh,go away!😂

[@thecolorblack4778]

@@WhoaBocope

[@majav15mg]

Few things are scarier than the aimless purposeless cruelty and blatant stupidity of teenagers.

[@danielbrown3461]

Or our elected Congress Members.

[@woodyssnake8562]

Or their parents or school counselors who knew he was a danger to himself and others, and did nothing!!

[@jacquelinemarie1078]

Hahahahahahahahaha@@danielbrown3461

[@LinkRocks]

It's not just teenagers, grandpa, that applies to anyone.

[@laceybanter5937]

Or grown men. Las Vegas

[@maninthebox01]

This judge is so well spoken and handled this closing statement in a very respectful and sensitive manner. We absolutely need more men like this in the robe of judgement. Thank you for your service to justice.

[@TheWatcherxx99]

He still said "axe" tho

[@JoseGonzalez-pv6sy]

My deepest condolences to all families and the state of Michigan

[@catdaddy2643]

My deepest condolences to the families and the United States and United States territories equally

[@thecomedypilot5894]

Stop voting democrat.

[@jenwanner4911]

I live in Michigan and it's all we've been seeing lately. I feel for the victims families and friends that have to re-live it constantly. I hope this young man never forgets what he's done. I still believe his parents are just as guilty.

[@codypriceYouTubeAddednumbers]

the entire state of michigan??

[@AlexaCBrown]

​@@codypriceKZbinAddednumbersYes.

[@therandomcommander2975]

I blame his parent's just as much as him. They provided an unstable child a weapon.

[@lazerith840]

I have never met a parent so hateful to look at their child in that manner even if it was obvious to others. Stop forgetting that parents don't think their kids would do something like this no matter what signs there is. Punishing other people for the actions of another person is wrong. Legal precedent has stayed away from that for reasons that actually protect innocent. I understand your mad at what he did, but he's the perpetrator, not his family. Do you realize how many people could be charged who had no clue of situation if something like that becomes law.

[@ceemar2621]

I totally agree! He begged for help and what did they do - they bought him a gun!!! They both need to be imprisoned for life as well!

[@Cooking_Through_Time]

What ever helped to the case against the parents for providing him the weapons?

[@Jenacide]

@@lazerith840nah, it was more than that. Look into his parents, they’re real pieces of work. They ignored him most of the time.

[@Jenacide]

@@lazerith840Also it’s one thing to not see the signs and red flags, it’s different to literally go out and buy them a gun and not even bother to keep it locked up when not at the range. The parents are 100% to blame as well in this one

[@mackinacisland3825]

Hope we never hear his name spoken again. The victim's names should be the only names again.

[@catdaddy2643]

What are the names of the victims?

[@smjello05]

Everyone will be forgotten.

[@kalebwilliams1213]

​@@catdaddy2643 watch the video again 😡🤬

[@suitcase6698]

@@catdaddy2643Tate Myre, Madison Baldwin, Justin Shillings, Hana St. Juliana

[@rockyjohnson9243]

@@suitcase6698 who are they? I already forgot

[@nrivera4380]

Thank you, Judge Rowe! Sending love to the victims and their loved ones.

[@michaelboyd-gj7gy]

It's horrible for everyone.

[@donadams5094]

If every judge were this good -- smart, clear-minded, conscientious -- our criminal justice system would by immeasurably better.

[@angelgutierrez947]

Wow, this judge is very coherent and articulate. This judge was fair and he has reviewed everything and took everything into consideration. Not many judges have the same capability as this one.

[@iscrampad2194]

100%

[@GEECHIEGirl]

Why do Black Ppl have to be "articulate" when we speak. He's a Judge, what were you expecting?

[@MeredithMinsky]

@@GEECHIEGirl Oh there you go, pull the race card as your weapon, always & forever. Have you ever heard the White judges that you can hardly understand, or they shouldn't be judges in the first place? THAT is what the person meant, but go ahead and pull that handy-dandy race card that's sitting up front & center 24/7.

[@angelgutierrez947]

@@GEECHIEGirl What? I wasn't talking about his skin color as that's irrelevant in determining an effective judge. Judges can be bad at their jobs and if you spend time in the courts or look how courts function. You will hopefully come to the realization that quite the amount of elected judges for the state are bad at their jobs and will blatantly disregard their duties.

[@cristineconnell7803]

​@@GEECHIEGirlHas nothing to do with color, but everything to do with ignorance! And we should all strive to speak articulate! Otherwise we reveal our own ignorance, regardless of color of skin!

[@bobbowie9350]

You can tell the judge was holding back some emotion/anger when he read the sentence.

[@peterduxbury927]

Judge has feelings too, and his PTSD must never show in public. He is not immune.

[@T.R.6105]

His parents are equally responsible, unequivocally.

[@jamespaul6315]

Why? Id argue its more society in general who are responsible

[@ConkerTS]

​@@jamespaul6315Then you would be very wrong. Society did not tell him to kill those people , society did not say that those people are worthless and so deserve to die, and society did not force or even hint that he should kill them. If society was in any way responsible for that, then school shootings would be *much* more common than they are now. True, the ridiculous availability of firearms is a huge factor here, but that is the fault of the government, for allowing such a situation in the first place.

[@t0ny1189]

​@@ConkerTSfirearms have been wildly available and abundant throughout the history of the US...however, its only in recent times that people have seemingly been regularly shooting up schools and other public areas...theres obviously something else going on besides guns...something is going on in our society today and it's scary...

[@spiralrose]

T.R, In this case, I agree with you wholeheartedly .

[@MyGoodnessSakes]

There is no evidence to support what you're saying. It is way too simplistic. We all have something that's called free will. A person could have absolutely perfect parents, but make bad choices.

[@medrep1000]

Multiple life sentences without the possibility of parole.

[@shujinkoMK]

With credit for 8 days served

[@medrep1000]

Thanks!

[@samfisher2306]

​@@shujinkoMKi tried not to laugh. Dang it 😅

[@ThatBibleStudyChannel2023]

What does that mean?lol​@@shujinkoMK

[@katel7309]

be interesting when he planned this, did he know that he would go to prison for life, did he want that? Or did he only get as far re the planning the shooting? I think he mentioned something about the parents victim statement in court to see them?? Could be wrong on that. I haven't listen to the whole trial.

[@joycejean-baptiste4355]

The death of a child tares at the heart strings. I only lost my step daughter from a botched up knee surgery in 2019. I missed her call and she left me a message. I got the message after she died the next day. I still have her message on my phone. I still listen to it from time to time..

[@brunycastro9023]

Sorry for your loss

[@retriever19golden55]

So heartbreaking...I'm terribly sorry for the young woman, and you, and all the family.

[@seandonahue8464]

I truly don’t even want attempt to imagine your loss. I’m so sorry!

[@Nurturing2]

I am SO sorry!!! 💔

[@86crud]

Oh my goodness, that is horrible. I’m so sorry that happened to her and her family. I hope you are able to find peace. I love that you have her message. I hope it remains on your phone.

[@x_Punisher_x]

I can't imagine the terror that the victims felt as they were dying. 😢

[@saundraengler4986]

Why can't this results also apply to the elite. Media.and all other who put us in this high prices for food etc expenses. I am sure lie (even) with.also distribute their wealth to present that are suffering today????😢

[@catdaddy2643]

I don’t believe you should want to imagine the terror that was felt .

[@ghostfrieza2904]

​@@catdaddy2643she's just commenting something that would accumulate alot of likes 😂

[@blacklightlifestyle9763]

You have so much adrenaline running it doesn’t phase you

[@abelis644]

​@@ghostfrieza2904 🤡

[@JBGuitarInstruction]

Now jail his parents!

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

They're in jail already. I believe they are facing 4 counts of involuntary manslaughter. The father is also facing federal firearms charges.

[@seanshortall3983]

They should get life as well

[@MomMom4Cubs]

​@@ElaineWood-f2tIf the boy got life without parole, the parents should, too. They were clearly told he was becoming dangerous, and their response was to buy him a firearm. Involuntary manslaughter doesn't allow for that sentence. Edit: I was initially incorrect about the weapon.

[@stevevernon5038]

@@MomMom4Cubs it wasn't an assault rifle!! sheesh

[@mikepxg6406]

Whats wrong with prison.

[@doctaj.2571]

His lawyer’s face didn’t change at all. She knew exactly what was happening.

[@rosbel4119]

She knew she was kicking a dead horse. If she’s a public defender (which I’m sure she is given that his parents hired their own lawyer but not one for him), she gets paid whether they win or lose.

[@elliebellie7816]

Most defense attorneys know they are more likely than not going to lose. Approximately 85% of cases that go to court the defendant is convicted.

[@Chaoitcme]

@@rosbel4119 I doubt she ever thought they had a chance of winning. She is just doing her job, which is to defend a client regardless if they are wrong or right.

[@ryankeyes4789]

Yes and they always get so much shit. Some are really terrible people. But the good ones know that if there client is guilty and still do everything in their defence 100% its alot less likely itll get overturned or whatever. I didnt get that at first and always hated them. But if they do ot right and the prosecution does it right. Its wrapped up in a little bow and off they go.

[@miketexas4549]

As the judge speaks, his lawyer is trying to decide what wine pairs best with tonight's dinner.

[@crunchyhippo8957]

FYI, his POS parents hired a lawyer to defend themselves - but not one to defend their child.

[@tulsacaupain2882]

Really?.

[@brylief8768]

Source? Otherwise you're full of💩

[@coniccinoc]

I wouldn't spend a penny to protect anyone, no matter who they are, who commits a crime like this. Also, because of his actions, the parents have been locked up for years waiting their own trial. Stop being so judgey.

[@MsVamPireChic]

@@coniccinocThey’re the ones who bought him the gun despite knowing he was unwell.

[@coniccinoc]

@@MsVamPireChic Good argument, fair point.

[@Alexismath]

What a phenomenal judge.

[@JaniceHotchkiss]

💔 You will never "get over" the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal & rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will live again but you will never be the same. My deepest condolences to those suffering; may you find comfort and peace. 💞🙏 ☮️

[@rebecca4253]

Great judge!! He looks into every detail of the case very throughly. Justice for the victim's families.

[@Sewaloha808]

God Bless this Judge…….the whole situation is tragic….the punishment is well deserved……the parents should be held accountable as well….

[@katherinedempsey853]

Love this Judge, he did not take anything lightly , we need more judges like him in our system! Thank you for respecting and representing the victims and their families in this heartbreaking time in their lives. Hopefully with this sentence the families can close another chapter in this book, thoughts and prayers continued to all who lost someone and where deeply affected by this tragedy!

[@williamschlenger1518]

Justice will be served behind bars.😡

[@jacquelinemarie1078]

Exactly!!!

[@ConkerTS]

He'll be well fed, kept warm and safe, and have medical treatment whenever he needs it. He will have friends in prison, be able to watch TV, play video games, read books, etc. Hundreds of thousands of dollars, more likely several millions of dollars, will be spent on his time in prison, and whatever legal challenges he is allowed to file for. And he may even one day be set free. NONE of that will ever happen to the people he killed. Justice will NOT be served behind bars.

[@lowruna]

@@ConkerTS relatives can get in contact to fellow prisoners, find out who runs the prison or what small time gang might be in charge, pay a lot of money into their canteen account through third parties and order them to deal with him from time to time... he will go into PC but if the parents have influence and money they can even influence the PC time ... but in the end it depends on the kind of prison and the actual population he is with... so your scenario is possible, too. >And he may even one day be set free .... he got multiple life sentences withouth possibility of parole, he will never be free

[@t0ny1189]

​@@lowrunaAnything is possible but I doubt that the parents of the victims are gonna do all that tbh...

[@lowruna]

@@Braingore-de-Rais They dont need to hire an assassine, just $ 1000 deposit on the canteen banking account of some criminal is enough, canteen credit is all most people have in prison $1 outside in the free world is like $100 in the pan, not kidding

[@Nicole-tk8xv]

may all the victims and families find peace and solace

[@sargonkoro9730]

Great point judge when he said the public will see his punishment and it won’t happen in future. This country needs more judges like this💪🏼. Rest in peace for all the ones who passed away🙏🏼

[@jacquelinemarie1078]

Exactly!!!

[@ParisLogan-ws5ik]

I disagree as long as we have bullying going sadly this will occur again

[@MomMom4Cubs]

This is just posturing, unfortunately. '24 is a big election year, not just because of the presidential race. Going to the greatest extreme legally allowable to ensure this boy will only leave prison through the morgue is what I base that apperception on. Besides, children can no longer be sentenced to death or life without parole without periodic review with an eye towards revision. I understand that a judge allowed the punishment for this kid, however that's not likely to stand the test of time. I'm curious to see just how many school shootings are prevented by the sentence, when set against preventive measures. Violent child offenders aren't known for their forethought.

[@T.R.6105]

It will not be a deterrent to those with the same need to be known with the moniker of school shooter/successful Killer, however if it deters 1...

[@sharonmckay9920]

You know nothing about this case. Educate yourself

[@davidharden7575]

Hats off to what looks to be a very young judge who is very mindful of all the issues. Spent 36 hours reading - shows he cars! Great Job! to the victims and their families - so very sorry!

[@dhaile8772]

What an outstanding judge! All what he said give some type of healing for the victims families!

[@stevenjohnson891]

Parents should be on trial as soon as his trial ends

[@mav31415]

they are in jail waiting for their trial early next year

[@jennifernordhoff6478]

Excellent Judge. Prayers to all those affected by this horrific crime.

[@lynnmarble8456]

What a brilliant judge this young man is!

[@AlvinSeville1]

Who said he was young?

[@PatrickStar19872]

Why is he brilliant? He handed out an inevitable sentence that was considered by the jury. How is that 'brilliant'? Stop talking.

[@lynnmarble8456]

@@AlvinSeville1 did you watch the hearing? He appears to be relatively young, to me.

[@lynnmarble8456]

@@PatrickStar19872 I'm not sure why I'm wasting two seconds to respond to someone with the screenname you have, but did you watch the hearing? He's clearly intelligent, well-spoken and thoughtful.

[@PatrickStar19872]

lol what? not really. Stop talking.@@lynnmarble8456

[@Whuffagowie]

God Bless this judge. Sitting through this trial must have been an unbearable ordeal.

[@007supertime]

😂 Judge is way out of line here , we don’t sentence 15 yr old kids , who was abused , bullied and autistic to life in prison , Judge said “ he read it in 3 days ,36 hours “ really ? You read it , but didn’t understand it Judge , lawless Laws here , we put those laws for a reason , not putting children under 18 to prison , this decision will be overturned , this is ridiculous , look at his explanation, and justification of his decision, he is repeating what prosecutors used during the trial , lazy Judge , mind as well execute the kid , life without parole? Are you kidding me ? Where did you got your education ? Angola ? He keep saying “ He could do this, he could do that , he could strop here and he could stop there” , sir , the kid was in a trans ,he was not thinking rationally , he was drenched , this is not was not a military operation by train soldiers that logic and thoughts and judgement entered into decision making by professional soldiers , Your justification of justifying your decision upon the normal military like operation which all you said could be taken in account ,resulting of changing your mind , no , it doesn’t apply here . You killed that kid . If it’s not overturned,l pray for your soul Judge . Made a grave mistake . We all try to understand the pain of the Victims loved ones ,but this kid should not take all the blame , most parents of these kids were terrible to their children , school bullying goes unanswered , Breaks the kids spirits early ages , kids who are bullies are bullied in their homes also , we as a society must take some responsibility, but certainly not to lock 15/ yr old life without parole , NO SIR YOU ARE OUT OF LINE HERE Do these judges take psychology classes during their educations ? This judge was the prosecutor, not the fair judge whom weighs the both side of the evidence and the facts , OMG are we okay here folks? We are falling apart , our justice system is in the hands of ignorant judges , Sorry to insult you but o can not help it because you are so ignorant and doesn’t deserve the branch it’s ASK nor AKS , it’s Count not Cunt ,lol This decision will,be overturned on appeal , kids lawyers know it . People if we can’t get a hold of our justice system one day we all,find ourselves front of these ignorance ,uneducated Spanish Inquisition one day . These type intent to become more king than king himself given the power of their positions , watch out ,whom ever appointed this judge should also fire him and use him as public defender .

[@amyboone125]

​@007supertime you still have to know right from wrong. No excuses.

[@denysmkhize2379]

​@@007supertimeYou are a moron! This judge was spot-on, you dumb doofus!

[@xbman1]

@@007supertime You’re old enough to kill with such manner. You’re old enough to be sentenced to life. Regardless of age.

[@pisto30]

@@007supertime You should give that same ridiculous speech to the parents of the children this monster murdered. He INTENTIONALLY shot and killed those kids.Some MULTIPLE times. But sure, he deserves a HUG because poor bb didn't know any better. Ridiculous! Interesting that you call a judge ignorant when you have no idea how punctuation works. Periods exist for a reason

[@briansullivan1621]

Successful Judge

[@neildevlin6563]

My heart goes out to all the victims and their families i hope yous can all find the strength to move on now.❤❤

[@dyanshane]

I do not usually blame parents for the actions of there child. But this is one instance where I do. They destroyed this kid. His life will never be the same. You can teach responsible gun ownership, but they taught him the opposite. I have never seen anything like this. They did this.

[@sta7o]

Facts

[@CassidyPresley]

.........A broken family of...........DOOM!!!!!!!

[@amrey3628]

The being that birthed him was a real estate agent. Did you ever catch her letter of glowing praise to Trump?

[@sickoftheshit]

We are all responsible for our own evil deeds. Part of the problem with these kids is people making excuses for their behavior.

[@sickoftheshit]

​@@amrey3628You Trump haters are a real piece of work!

[@seinzaid250]

Never seen a judge in superior court as the level of this judge thank you, sir. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES

[@greghubbard2719]

Never seen a judge as the level of this judge? What does that even mean?

[@brendaeberwein8338]

This whole situation is horrific. My heart goes out to all. 💔 😢

[@LeeHoFooks]

He deserves worse punishment than life in prison.

[@mustwatchthis50]

Like what for instance

[@a.garcia8086]

No hes mentally ill

[@LeeHoFooks]

@@mustwatchthis50 you know the answer already.

[@LeeHoFooks]

@@a.garcia8086 ....a lot people are but they don't kill people.

[@calvinhobbes6118]

People like you who say serial, mass killers are mentally ill are usually people who are mentally ill themselves@@a.garcia8086

[@alexojideagu]

Life in Prison without Parole at 17, I can't even comprehend being sentenced to that.

[@juliescheidler7763]

How incredibly sad & tragic. Young people killed, their families changed forever. A community forever impacted because of this disturbed kid.

[@aewell77]

Doing life without parole.. LOVE TO HEAR IT!!! May the victims rest well. To the families whose going through this traumatic time may God give you strength sending big hugs to you🙏🏽🕊️❤️

[@corywilliams8960]

Jesus loves you and wants to soften your heart, so can learn how to forgive one day…it’s a very freeing feeling to know what true forgiveness can do to even the giver. 🙏🏿🕊️❤️

[@jonnieinbangkok]

If you're serving life w/0 parole, who cares if you get a credit for eight days served 😂 😂 😂

[@nikhilteja1346]

It's to make sure everything is done with a proper procedure, you can also argue why change him with multiple counts of firearm possession and stuff, but it's to make sure he is charged with every little thing that he is guilty of

[@markharrisllb]

He got the perfect balance of getting across the monstrosity of this POS's actions, whilst minimising any further trauma to the families. If judges' careers were based on performance rather than political allegiances, on both sides of the Atlantic, this young man would have a phenomenal future. My thoughts and prayers are with all the victims and their families.

[@Jamestube8439]

I don’t live too terribly far from Oxford and what happened that day changed the lives of everyone in the Oxford Community forever. Shame on him for his awful and disgusting actions towards all the victims and their families. Keeping all the victims and the whole Oxford Community in my thoughts and prayers especially since not long ago marked 2 years since this horrible event happened. Glad the judge threw the life sentence at him.

[@LapeerCountyTransparency]

Same here, I have family in Oxford high school and I was driving thru Oxford during the shooting and was passing by a ton of police and ambulances

[@Jamestube8439]

@@LapeerCountyTransparency Yeah I couldn’t imagine what the roads were like for the amount of first responders flooding the area

[@MarieORourke-e3v]

I think the judge is amazing. Such a clear mind and clear judgement. He read everything. Engaged intellect, knowledge and emotion. Gave great thought to his words and the sentence. Did the very best he could to give comfort and closure to the families of the victims. What a lovely man.

[@patrickbelvin7625]

The judge delivered a well thought out assessment of the evidence and took care to note all possible mitigating circumstances before sentencing that person to life. Well done, your honor.

[@heidiw8406]

What I don't understand in this case, is why the school administrator who sent him back to class, doesn't have any responsibility for the tragedy?

[@PatriciaMcWhirter-h7x]

He asked for help....Did he refuse help I don't know so sad..tragic God take over

[@HandbagDiva]

This kid never stood a chance. I do feel sympathy for him. What could he have turned out to be with different parents? We’ll never know sadly.

[@sandyaw3057]

I agree..it’s the nurture vs nature argument. I studied it extensively in abnormal psychology in college. His parents were certainly dysfunctional. I feel terrible for the victims and their families …how heartbreaking.

[@mmw5656]

To try to understand why and how he got here is the opportunity he has. Tragic all the way around.

[@tehbakinblack]

Hopefully this kid uses the time to understand and better himself. Sadly, he'll be like most and just blame everyone else for his actions.

[@FortifiedIllusion]

they think it will make them look cool or they just wanna make white people look even worse, very pathetic, ive been hunting with a rifle since i was 12. if you're not native you have to take a safety courses

[@simonstevenson6686]

@@tehbakinblackHis parents are to blame

[@Done832]

No matter what he knew to keep his head down. IMO he should be made to look up and at the Judge when he is sentencing him. He knew how to kill these children and that is the least he could do with respect. I really don't know how these people can go forward.

[@davidsanders6957]

Pardon me, but the only mistake you just made was using the word. Respect regarding this guy in your sentence

[@mr.e3247]

I notice that too! Even his counsel kept their heads down as well.

[@jacquelinemarie1078]

I think he meant he should have respect for the judge. @@davidsanders6957

[@loveisall5520]

An articulate judge.

[@duncanidaho2130]

What an amazing judge and an outstanding man

[@chrissackett3044]

Justice has been done my heart goes out to the victims families and friends

[@johnbrowne2170]

Justice would have been a death sentence.

[@retriever19golden55]

Maybe so. But a capital trial is hugely expensive, requires teams of lawyers, and can last twenty years with appeals. That gives the killer a lot of media exposure, and the victims' families have to go through the trauma over and over. Life without parole is more merciful for the families, it's over and done. Also saves a great deal of taxpayer money, and spares us all a continuing controversy.

[@johnbrowne2170]

@@retriever19golden55 I didn't say anything about a trial.

[@Joe-d7m6k]

​@@johnbrowne2170Thank you, I agree, and understand your point completely!

[@wk8000]

Wonder what made this boy like this? How horrific what he did. Very sad that he used his short life in this way to take the lives of others. What makes a person do such an unimaginable evil.

[@CassidyPresley]

..........Video killing Games........!!!!!!!

[@Stardomplay]

​@@CassidyPresleythat's not how that works Cassidy...

[@Imjustspeakingmymind]

​@@CassidyPresleyI play GTA and I don't go out killing people, it's the person

[@sunakorose]

​@@CassidyPresleythat's a myth. XD I play plenty of action video games and not once have I been crazy enough in the head to have thoughts of hurting others. Criminals make me sick.

[@PatriciaMcWhirter-h7x]

He should have been hospitalized years ago months or whenever and he asked for help...your child sick you go to emergency How did adults let this happen

[@jamesgeorge4874]

His parent bear more responsibility. He is a neglected, broken child. Sad.

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

and the liberal government, media and schools who brainwashed these parents into brainwashing their kids.

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

@@ZeeTheFinickyFoodie how do you know?

[@Imjustspeakingmymind]

Not an excuse!

[@PatriciaMcWhirter-h7x]

He should have been locked up in psych ward A long time ago. We need love not guns God help us all in Jesus name Send your holy angels

[@jessicafeagler3737]

My thoughts and prayers are with all the families and friends ❤.

[@Melissa02891]

I haven't been following this trial but I commend this judge for his soft spoken but well prepared statements before sentencing this monster to spend the rest of his lifetime in prison without the possibility of parole. That's what he deserves and I hope it brings some consolation to the victims friends and family to know they'll never have to worry about his release. I hope his parents are dealt with similarly because they made it all possible and neglected to do what was necessary to stop him from changing all those lives forever.

[@T.R.6105]

This has been his demeanor since day 1.

[@EllieGrant1]

Same here. I was shocked when I saw his face as he looks so young too.

[@Melissa02891]

@@EllieGrant1 actually he looks like he’s grown quite a lot in jail since the first time I saw him. He’s accepted his fate and admitted his crimes so he’s matured since he murdered his classmates sad it’s too late to change what he’s done. If his parents weren’t such failures and didn’t enable him with the gun purchase and taking him to target practice maybe he would have gotten the help he needed and abandoned his fantasies of killing anyone. 😖

[@SlavaSesh]

It should be prohibited to sentence a minor to a life term without parole.

[@Melissa02891]

@@SlavaSesh well I disagree, his victims got a life sentence didn't they?

[@Star-hk6gc]

Great judge and a Heartbreaking case. I don’t condone this kids actions and agree with the sentencing. But also as a parent and grandparent I look at this kid and wonder how it feels to have no one there. No grandparents, an uncle, someone to at least show some type of support. Hes so young to go through his life to never experience unconditional love. Sad.

[@theshadowbehindyou9631]

Yea. Even the judge touched on that subject but I think it’s a good thing as it lets him know how the people feel who he’s hurt and will never have their loved ones back! On the same point, a lot of people have no one there for them but don’t resort to violence as this pos did!

[@Star-hk6gc]

@@theshadowbehindyou9631 there were many times he could have backed off and change his mind.

[@airportnurse3380]

Judge Rowe was outstanding. I really admire how the justification for his ruling heavily considered the trauma and loss of all the survivors.

[@cmaggior1]

I can’t imagine being this monster’s attorney. Not sure I could do that…

[@coldlakealta4043]

she responded to her duty as an officer of the court - it must have been hard but I respect her for that

[@davidsanders6957]

I've been in prison and I do know that retribution and rehabilitation. It is possible, however, some things are just broke beyond the point of ever being fixed. Messing with a child is THAT LINE.

[@codypriceYouTubeAddednumbers]

was there a lot of butt stuff in prison? Just curious.

[@elliebellie7816]

Don't be so vulgar at a time like this. Have some respect for the victims and their families.

[@michellenainkristinabusch1221]

​@@codypriceKZbinAddednumbers time and place,dude. Neither is now.

[@CassidyPresley]

...........you mean........too the point of "NO"............RETURN, DOOMED!!!

[@MonicaC-r2r]

Our heart goes out to the family of the victims and I am glad to judge through the book at the young man. Now it's time for the judge to throw the book at the parents In this crime

[@karengreen5473]

Peace and justice will never come in this case. My prayer is, a piece of closure after this sentence. My prayer and my deepest sympathy.

[@saceleetambis4215]

This is making me cry I'm sorry for the parents of the victims

[@ollivettereeves7304]

This is so hurtful, Lord God I Pray them young people rest in peace. Lord that young man life is done! Smh!

[@earthstewardude]

What a total waste of a life! He ruined his life and many others! Now he is going to languish in prison!

[@thomasharris5151]

BRAVO for this judge, for not falling for the mental illness defense BS….! Life ☠️⚰️🪦🔥without parole! 😂😂😂

[@jacquelinemarie1078]

That shouldn't be a defense anyway, if one still knows right from wrong. Mentally ill or not, if one knows the difference, they need to face the judicial music.

[@Nurturing2]

Mental illness is no excuse. It requires strength and courage to recognize the symptoms and do the work required to seek help to heal ourselves and gain the tools required to live a productive and healthy life. Period. As a minor child, his parents were responsible to seek help. Many parents don’t want to accept their children’s mental health issues because of their ego and how it affects them. They fear the stigma and therefore choose to live in denial. This is 💔!!!

[@codypriceYouTubeAddednumbers]

whats with the emojis? Were you so excited to type this you thought you were on twitter?

[@y.k3651]

@@codypriceKZbinAddednumbers cry white boy😂😂

[@luxor-uc2xs]

For serial killers there's no other sentencing than life in prison without parole.

[@DanMeyer80]

@user-uf8gz3ft8zMichigan does not have the death penalty

[@jacobwilkie241]

@user-uf8gz3ft8z The death sentence is hard to determine for a lot of people. As well as the death sentence lets the killer off easy in my opinion. Killers who are convicted should have to spend the rest of their lives knowing the mistake they made put them in there.

[@CassidyPresley]

........Or as they say..........An Eye For An Eye!!!!!

[@frankpaquet295]

I hadn't heard of this case, but what a sad, sick individual and the fact that he was able to obtain a gun, is the saddest part of this. He did torture the people that he shot and I wonder how his mind worked, when he did this. So sad for the families and the survivors both. I'm glad that the court gave him a life sentence with no parole. He deserves that at least.

[@apertureonline9566]

Credit for 8 days?

[@staceyshaffer180]

Outstanding Judge! I’m so sorry for all affected by this heinous crime. I prey for their healing ❤️

[@waffleseigle3138]

Imagine 50 years from now still being punished for something you did as a child. This is sad all around.

[@roems6396]

He has proven to be a danger to society. You want this guy to be released to the world? This is what prison is for. People like this are the people who should be separated from others.

[@SlavaSesh]

@@roems6396 no minor should ever be given a life sentence with no opportunity for parole. It should be illegal.

[@roems6396]

@@SlavaSesh Why? What’s the difference between a 17 year old murdering in cold blood, and an 18 year old doing it? Neither one have fully developed brains. But they should have developed morals by that point.

[@stonedroses45]

@@SlavaSeshyou should be illegal

[@jacquelinemarie1078]

It's his victims that will be remembered, not him. The perps are always forgotten.

[@monie2514]

My heart goes out to the family I think the parents should be sentenced because they knew about it and did nothing and their silence caused it to be a terrible experience this was wrong. 👩🏻‍⚖️💯‼️🤯🤦🏻‍♀️👎🏼🤷🏼‍♀️

[@demonsnfan]

The Judge 👏

[@gdaygday1209]

I felt the sigh his lawyer gave hearing **life without the possibility of parole**........no winners. 😳🥺

[@lc-bb6bd]

Thank you judge for saying without the possibility of parole. Thank you

[@unclebennyscreepycampfires6828]

God bless the thin defense attorney... she made sure that justice was done properly. I am sure it was uncomfortable, but you could see she had compassion for the defendant, who was given a horrible fate for his life. Deservedly perhaps, but she saw his youth, his trajectory, & I am sure this is a conflicting situation for her.

[@jacquelinemarie1078]

Thousands of us, actually millions, have had a tragic home life, it's deplorable the way some children are treated - - - but - - - most of us get on with our lives and leave our parents in the dust without looking back. We don't go around killing others.

[@86crud]

Compassion is never out of line.

[@josieb9402]

@@jacquelinemarie1078 thankfully most of us are more mentally stable, and don't. but there's always outliers.

[@stevevernon5038]

@@jacquelinemarie1078 but others don't know how. Don't have the skills or people to help. The school didn't even help.

[@youdontseeanoldmanhavinatw4904]

Too harsh for someone who isn't an adult

[@actorush132]

How so?

[@beantownbrandon302]

He's a coward. Can't even look up at his sentencing

[@hawaiiankuakini]

his lawyer looks like a character in a Tim Burton movie, hes getting nice and fat in lock up.

[@Candice_Lynn]

They always do. What I'd like to know is HOW?

[@BlottyWellRite]

He is going to learn all about what exactly Bubba means...

[@woodyssnake8562]

Ok advocating, what we all know your advocating, is wrong.. no one is sentenced to that they are given time away from the public

[@stevevernon5038]

Sad

[@gurusheat3506]

most overused saying ever

[@a.garcia8086]

Your a weirdo

[@heidiw8406]

So, you are pro rape?

[@1tarawho]

I am SO thankful and grateful that I work for an online school. Things like this will just continue as society goes down the drain!

[@grantpicklesimer2995]

Will never see the light of day again. That's pure justice for the Victims and their families.

[@sunshadow2048]

I think after 50 years he might start feeling sorry for himself, i doubt the victims will ever get a tear from him

[@kellymccowan2918]

He hasn't even looked up

[@rubytuesday5567]

Life in jail would not be good enough if this had happened to my family member.

[@als7132]

May the hand of God do His part to bring peace to the Victims of this young man's actions. In addition, may God's hand help this young man as he moves forward to a life in prison.

[@donkique956]

He will make Bubba a very happy man in prison.

[@davidsanders6957]

Amen, Amen

[@stevevernon5038]

@@donkique956 sad

[@lanie-ok]

Hand of God should have saved those children.

[@ramblerdave1339]

God's hand didn't prevent this from happening. God doesn't have hands, or anything else. God is a conceptual answer, to the question "why are we here, and how did we get here", back in tribal days, when people were ignorant of all we now know, about science, and physics, and the universe. People who believe, are not out of the tribal stage, of thinking, still. 😢

[@waffleandsocks]

This whole trial had been a rollercoaster, this judge is a GOAT!!!!

[@jamesplymire5342]

The internet and bad parenting are to blame for most of these type crimes. 😢

[@AnaC143]

Then he has the nerve to keep his head down with his eyes closed the whole time…… What a shame……

[@brbrknndy]

I truly hope Ethan gets the help he needs in prison and actually develops a conscience. He can still have a meaningful life in prison and not let the rest of his life be a waste. He is, though, where he belongs. I hope and pray that the victims can now move on with their lives. I wish for them to finally find some peace. I pray that at least some time in the future they can move past this.

[@silvaskiproductions3937]

what exactly can he accomplish in prison? making woodworkings?

[@coldlakealta4043]

they won't give him anything sharp enough to work on wood. perhaps janitorial services?@@silvaskiproductions3937

[@Tangozzz]

Would you feel the same way if one of his victims was a member of your family or a friend?

[@BoRhapQueen1]

At that point he didn’t need a “lawyer” 😂😂😂 he was guilty right away.

[@richardlawson6787]

If i were that screwed id pass on a lawyer and represent myself...go out having a little fun playing lawyer..after all a team of the best lawyers in america could not free him

[@markmcmillan6254]

Wow, he has been eating well during his incarceration. They will haft to keep him in isolation wherever he goes. If an opportunistic inmate get his hands on him, his life sentence will not be that long.

[@brendabrazell2556]

Mental don't have anything to do with this case.He knew he needed a better gun that would do more damage.He planed this for months.These kids didn't do anything to him.They will never be the same .The parents are too be blamed also.

[@Seashellsbytheseashore21]

You’re misinformed. He asked for help, he told them he was seeing demons and ghosts and being told to kill. The school and parents are to blame imho.

[@juniorstarks7494]

I’ve one question. How can lawyers defend this?

[@coldlakealta4043]

through their sworn duty as appointed officers of the court. It must be terrible, but I respect them for their devotion to our judicial system in carrying out their responsibilities

[@JayDay013]

Because criminal defense is a thing, no matter the severity of the defendant action(s)

[@walterwhitaker1395]

"JEREMY SPOKE IN CLASS TODAY" This act was so beyond the scope of reality!