Ethan Crumbley's Behavior Concerns Prosecutors: Reports

OXFORD, MI — Prosecutors raised concerns about Oxford school shooter Ethan Crumbley's recent behavior at the Oakland County Jail during the teen's Friday monthly placement hearing, according to reports.

Prosecutors did not elaborate on what Crumbley was doing that sparked their concerns, but the teen's defense said they are confident the 17-year-old is competent and that there’s no need for any additional psychological evaluation, reports said.

A judge must review Crumbley's status every 30 days to determine if the teen should stay in jail or be moved to a youth facility, since he is a juvenile. The judge ordered Crumbley to stay in the Oakland County Jail as he awaits sentencing.

Before a judge can sentence Crumbley, the teen must have a Miller hearing, where a judge will determine if Crumbley should face the rest of his in prison. A Miller hearing is a pre-sentencing hearing required to occur when a juvenile faces a life sentence without parole.

An agreement for the Miller hearing was initially set for June, but the judge moved that date to July 27 to satisfy all parties involved in the case. A judge is expected to sentence Crumbley sometime this year.

Ethan Crumbley, who was 15 at the time of the deadly shooting, admitted to killing four students and wounding seven other people at Oxford High School on Nov. 30, 2021. He pleaded guilty to 24 charges in connection to the deadly shooting. He faces life in prison without parole.

The four students killed in the shooting were: 14-year-old Hana St. Juliana, 16-year-old Tate Myre, 17-year-old Madisyn Baldwin and 17-year-old Justin Shilling.