"The evidence will show that despite the defendant's biological age, he discussed topics and interest well beyond that of an avg 15-year-old. in a text thread with his friend and in his journal, he outlined a plan to stalk, rape, torture, and ultimately kill a female classmate," Washington said.
All of that goes to show that Crumbley is more sophisticated than most 15-year-olds, Washington said, and that his actions were both ‘calculated and methodic’. She also stated that Crumbley identified himself as ‘the next school shooter’ in a video on Nov. 29 and tried to justify his future actions. Her argument for keeping Crumbley in the Oakland County Jail is that he is not completely isolated, has access to a TV, tablet for communication and education, access to books, and a commissary account. Defense attorney Paulette Michel Loftin had a chance next for her opening statements and said that, among the information the Washington presented, most of it doesn't apply for the events of Nov. 30.
"I do not think that is enough to argue that he is not being isolated," she said. "He interacts with a counselor or caseworker for minutes each day. The Oakland County Jail is not equipped for handling juveniles in respect to any kind of activity." She testified Children's Village is meant to be a temporary facility until the residents are able to return home or move forward. Calcaterra said she's familiar with Crumbley's case and, if he were in Children's Village, he would be among peers.Residents do not have access to tv, tablet, movies, or video games in their rooms. She said they each get up to two items for reading - books, magazines, etc.
She referred to messages with a friend from Crumbley where he expresses confidence in his friend to be himself. She stated that the shooting was not impulsive and that he anticipated what would happen after the shooting. Additionally, while behind bars, he's able to talk with other juveniles and Collins presented his own words for why she believes he should remain in the jail.
She concluded that keeping him in Oakland County Jail is the most secure facility and he's getting the same access to services and activities as he would in Children's Village.Loftin also had a chance to offer closing arguments and said that they understand the seriousness of the charges but the court should still consider if the adult jail is the best place for the 15-year-old.
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