Georgia School Shooter's Grandfather Says Father 'Got What He Deserved' After Charges Filed
Sep 16, 11:00 PM
In the aftermath of the tragic Georgia school shooting that claimed the lives of two students and two teachers, the maternal grandfather of the alleged shooter, Colt Gray, expressed his belief that his former son-in-law, Colin Gray, "got what he deserved" after being charged in connection with the incident.
Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children. His 14-year-old son, Colt, is accused of opening fire at Apalachee High School, killing 14-year-old students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, along with math teachers Richard Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie.
Authorities allege Colin Gray knowingly allowed his son to possess the AR-15-style rifle used in the shooting. Colt Gray is currently facing multiple murder charges.
Speaking to the New York Post, Colt’s grandfather, Charles Polhamus, did not hold back in his criticism of Colin Gray. “Colt has to pay for what he did, but he was driven by his father to do it. [Colin Gray] got what he deserved,” Polhamus said, adding that his former son-in-law's volatile behavior contributed to Colt’s actions.
Polhamus also described a toxic household, where Colin Gray allegedly screamed and berated his family for over a decade. He further revealed that Colin struggled with drug addiction, which led to the family losing their farm and financial stability.
Reports also indicate a turbulent home life for Colt Gray. Neighbor Lauren Vickers told the New York Post that there was "contact abuse" in the household, recalling nights when Colt and his sister were locked out of the house.
Colt's mother, Marcee Gray, also battled drug addiction and reportedly tried to warn the school about her son’s emotional state the morning of the shooting. Text messages seen by The Washington Post show Marcee reached out to the school, warning of an "extreme emergency" involving her son.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed Colin Gray’s arrest, stating, "He knowingly allowed his son, Colt, to have the weapon." In response to the incident, Barrow County School Superintendent Dallas LeDuff said the focus is now on supporting the grieving community.
Authorities had previously investigated Colt in May 2023 for a threatening social media post, but no charges were filed due to conflicting evidence. Despite concerns raised about Colt’s mental state, his father reportedly gifted him the rifle used in the attack for Christmas just months before the shooting.
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Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children. His 14-year-old son, Colt, is accused of opening fire at Apalachee High School, killing 14-year-old students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, along with math teachers Richard Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie.
Authorities allege Colin Gray knowingly allowed his son to possess the AR-15-style rifle used in the shooting. Colt Gray is currently facing multiple murder charges.
Speaking to the New York Post, Colt’s grandfather, Charles Polhamus, did not hold back in his criticism of Colin Gray. “Colt has to pay for what he did, but he was driven by his father to do it. [Colin Gray] got what he deserved,” Polhamus said, adding that his former son-in-law's volatile behavior contributed to Colt’s actions.
Polhamus also described a toxic household, where Colin Gray allegedly screamed and berated his family for over a decade. He further revealed that Colin struggled with drug addiction, which led to the family losing their farm and financial stability.
Reports also indicate a turbulent home life for Colt Gray. Neighbor Lauren Vickers told the New York Post that there was "contact abuse" in the household, recalling nights when Colt and his sister were locked out of the house.
Colt's mother, Marcee Gray, also battled drug addiction and reportedly tried to warn the school about her son’s emotional state the morning of the shooting. Text messages seen by The Washington Post show Marcee reached out to the school, warning of an "extreme emergency" involving her son.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed Colin Gray’s arrest, stating, "He knowingly allowed his son, Colt, to have the weapon." In response to the incident, Barrow County School Superintendent Dallas LeDuff said the focus is now on supporting the grieving community.
Authorities had previously investigated Colt in May 2023 for a threatening social media post, but no charges were filed due to conflicting evidence. Despite concerns raised about Colt’s mental state, his father reportedly gifted him the rifle used in the attack for Christmas just months before the shooting.
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