The family of Georgia school shooting suspect Colt Gray A relative of the teen's mother said Friday that the boy was raised in a broken home and that they “are not white trash” and that they are just “normal people,” according to the report.
A maternal relative told the Post that the notion that Gray, 14, was from a low-income, uneducated family is simply not true.
In fact, most of the relatives related to the deceased Teen's worried mother The family member said they were middle class, had college degrees and well-paying jobs.
“We're not white trash. That's what everybody is saying about us, but we're not. We're normal people,” the relative, who asked not to be named, told The Post.
Colt Gray reportedly shot and killed Two classmates and two teachers were killed at Apalachee High School on Wednesday morning. He has been charged with four counts of murder.
A distressing picture of Gray's domestic life has emerged since the massacre.
A former neighbor and landlord of Gray's told the Post that the teenager came from a neglected home The state's Child Protective Services agency frequently visited the place, according to police.
The alleged school shooter's mother, Marcy Gray, who has long had allegations of drug and domestic violence against her, is something of a black sheep in her family, relatives said.
The family member said that unlike the rest of her relatives, she mixed with the wrong people, dating some bad guys and often getting into trouble.
Lauren Vickers, who lived next door to the Grays in Jefferson, Georgia, told The Post that the children were always wearing dirty clothes and sometimes went hungry.
“It was constant abuse,” he said.
The relative said Marcy has a college degree herself and was described as “both book and street smart” — but she was known for her short temper.
Family members and Marcy's former landlord said the teen's mother struggled with drug and alcohol addiction.
Despite family intervention, no solution was found and according to Marcy's relative, she has separated from the rest of her family for some time on her own will.
And Marcy's family doesn't particularly like her husband, Colin Gray – who Murder charges have also been filed in connection with the shootingThe relative said the father couldn't hold a job and had not been a good example for his son.
Colin Gray, 54, was arrested Thursday after it was discovered he had purchased the AR-15-style rifle used in the shooting for his son. as a christmas gift In December.
He has been charged with four counts of murder, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children.
Both father and son made his initial court appearance On Friday, he learned he could spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Colt's family wants the teen to undergo intensive therapy, get the medication he needs. According to the relative, they would like to see him ultimately charged as a juvenile, rehabilitated, and move on to a somewhat normal future.
The family is currently working on finding the best legal representation available for Colt.
Relatives said they sympathize with the families of the deceased, but believe Colt is also a victim of this tragedy.
