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Father admits to killing three kids after telling mother: ‘If I can’t have them neither can you’

Jason Karels threatened estranged wife before murders

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023

Highland Park parade massacre suspect’s father released from jail early for good behavior

Robert Crimo Jr. served about half of his 60-day sentence for misdemeanor reckless conduct.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2023

Robert Crimo Jr. threatened with contempt for showing up for jail sentence wearing ‘I’m a political pawn’ T-shirt

By the time the father of the Highland Park parade massacre suspect appeared in the courtroom, the shirt was inside out. But the judge still lambasted him.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2023

Highland Park shooting suspect’s father asks to dismiss charges for ‘innocent conduct’

A father will ask a judge Monday to dismiss his case in which authorities say he helped his son obtain a gun license three years before the younger man fatally shot seven people at a 2022 Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Dad of suspect in Highland Park parade shooting seeks dismissal of charges he recklessly helped his son get gun

Lake County judge will rule Aug. 28 on motion to dismiss reckless conduct charges against Robert Crimo Jr.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2023

Father charged with helping suspect in July 4 shooting obtain gun license to ask judge to toss case

A father will ask a judge Monday to dismiss his case in which authorities say he helped his son obtain a gun license three years before the younger man fatally shot seven people at a 2022 Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

Highland Park, a year later: Use of state’s ‘red flag’ gun laws jumps in wake of parade killings

In the immediate aftermath of last year’s mass shooting at Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade came the expected questions when such a tragedy unfolds: Who was the gunman? Where had his weapon come from?

Chicago Tribune · Jul 3, 2023

No ‘slam-dunk’ in potential precedent-setting case against Highland Park shooting suspect’s father, experts say

The success or failure of the case against Robert Crimo Jr. will tell other prosecutors about the court’s appetite for holding parents responsible for the acts of their children.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2023

Father of alleged Fourth of July parade shooter pleads not guilty to reckless conduct charges

CHICAGO — Robert Crimo Jr., the father of alleged Highland Park mass shooter Robert Crimo III, pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony charges alleging he acted recklessly by helping his son obtain a license to buy guns despite knowing the then 19-year-old had previously threatened violence.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 17, 2023

Father of Highland Park parade shooting suspect pleads not guilty to reckless conduct charges

Prosecutors say Robert E. Crimo Jr. was criminally reckless when he signed his underage son’s gun ownership permit.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 16, 2023