In the latest episode of Dr. Phil Primetime, Dr Phil addresses the Oxford High School shooting and its aftermath. The episode, airing on Merit Street Media on Friday the 13th of September 2024, at 8:00 pm, follows on from last nights edition and features interviews with individuals personally affected by this tragic event.
Loni Coombs, a former criminal prosecutor and News on Merit Street anchor, travelled to Detroit to meet with Steve St. Juliana and Nicole Beausoleil. They are the parents of Hana St. Juliana and Madison Baldwin, respectively, who both lost their lives in the Oxford High School shooting. The guests share their thoughts on the conviction of the shooter’s parents for involuntary manslaughter, expressing that while they find the conviction justified, they also seek accountability from the school.
Dr. Phil also meets with Kristin Song, a mother who experienced the tragic loss of her son in an accidental shooting. Kristin emphasises the importance of proper gun storage, stating that her son’s death could have been prevented if the gun had been stored securely.
The episode continues with a debate featuring Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, defense attorney Mariell Lehman, Loni Coombs, and Dr. Phil himself. They discuss the controversial topic of whether parents should be held legally responsible for crimes committed by their children.
Dr Phil Primetime: Oxford School Shooter: The Victims’ Families Respond airs Friday, September 13, 2024, at 8:00 pm on Merit Street Media.