Negligent Guardians: The Unsettling Rise of Parents Convicted in Mass Shootings The recent sentencing of Colin Gray to 15 years in prison for his role in the 2024 Georgia high school shooting carried out by his teenage son, Colt, highlights a disturbing trend.
As more parents face charges and convictions in connection with mass shootings committed by their children, it's essential to examine the underlying factors driving this phenomenon.
The case against Colin Gray is particularly egregious. His son's affinity for mass shooters was evident through a shrine dedicated to the Parkland high school shooter in his bedroom, yet Colin failed to intervene.