It was in a Winder, Georgia courtroom that Colin Gray and his son. Colt Gray, 14 years of age. Present themselves for the first time to the court after the horrific shooting incident that occurred at Apalachee High School in the year twenty eleven. That week a Wednesday, a shooting led to four people losing their lives. Authorities took Colt Gray into custody soon after the shooting and charged him with four counts of juvenile first-degree murder. They restrained him with cuffs on his arms and legs in court. He was at, with no motion, restrained. At first, the presiding said that the court was looking to death penalty as one of its potential directions. However, it later clarified that because Colt was under 18, the court could not impose the death penalty.
Charges Against Kentucky Father Georgia
Colin Gray is 54 and he is under serious charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and child endangerment. Such charges rank among the most severe ever filed against a parent of a school shooter in the USA. The court held the hearing for these two in a piecemeal manner. During the hearing, Colin Gray appeared visibly disturbed, shaking his body back and forth in his striped jail outfit. The court informed him that, if convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of 180 years in prison.
Victims and Injuries Georgia
The shooting victims include 14-year-old boys Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, along with teachers Ms. Irimie, 53, and Mr. Aspinwall, 39. The attack also injured an additional teacher and eight students.
Courtroom Dynamics
The court proceedings involving the families of the deceased victims saw some members become very emotional. A woman was photographed holding a stuffed Disney character in her lap. The judge noted the case’s interest to the public. And allowed the media in to film and broadcast the hearing for all to watch. Both Colt and Colin Gray were made aware of the provision in the legal system. Which allows them the right to a “speedy and public trial by judge or jury”. Neither of the defendants applied for bail, and hence no pleas were entered.
Next Steps
The two remain in detention and are expected back in court on the 4th day of December. The ground-breaking case has continued to acquire much needed attention as it goes on.
