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A school shooter’s mother helped him reach his ‘fans’ from prison. Here’s why she wasn’t charged.
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· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The mother of one of the victims, Mason Schermerhorn, expressed her opinion that Marcee should be in jail.
A recent court proceeding in Georgia involved the case of Colt Gray, who shot four people at Apalachee High School. The relationship between Gray and his mother, Marcee, was discussed during the hearing. Allegations of abuse and neglect were raised, as well as her conversations with him after the shooting.
The mother of one of the victims, Mason Schermerhorn, expressed her opinion that Marcee should be in jail. This statement reflects concerns about Marcee's involvement and potential culpability. Further details about the case and the court proceedings are available from the source, including the specific events and discussions that took place during the hearing.
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Category: schools Published: August 2, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recent court proceeding in Georgia involved the case of Colt Gray, who shot four people at Apalachee High School. The relationship between Gray and his mother, Marcee, was discussed during the…
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