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Morning 4: Jury in trial of Oxford shooter’s mother said this key evidence led to a conviction -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Feb. 7, 2024

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald, right, shakes hands with Oxford High School victim parents after Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter in the Oakland County courtroom on Tuesday Feb. 6, 2024 in Pontiac, Mich. Prosecutors say Crumbley was grossly negligent when she failed to tell Oxford High School that the family had guns, including a 9 mm handgun that her son, Ethan Crumbley, used at a shooting range on the weekend before the Nov. 30, 2021, attack. (Mandi Wright/Detroit Free Press via AP, Pool) (Mandi Wright)

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


What jury forewoman said was 1 key piece of evidence in finding Jennifer Crumbley guilty

The forewoman of the jury that found Jennifer Crumbley guilty of involuntary manslaughter said there was one key piece of evidence that led them to their verdict.

The jury listened to 21 witnesses from the prosecution and Crumbley herself over seven full days in the courtroom. They deliberated for more than 10 hours across one and a half days before coming to a decision.

Read the report here.


Man in custody after armed kidnapping of 2-year-old, barricading self in Ann Arbor hotel

An armed man who kidnapped his 2-year-old child and barricaded himself inside an Ann Arbor hotel is in custody after a standoff, according to Ann Arbor police.

Read more here.


What a perfect offseason would look like for Detroit Lions -- draft, free agents, extensions

The Detroit Lions are coming off their best season in decades, and that makes it even more important for Brad Holmes to put together another strong offseason.

Learn more here.


Canton Township man struck, killed while crossing Ford Road

Police are investigating a crash in Canton Township that left a man dead.

Read more here.


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