The Prosecution's Handling of the Fateful Day

The prosecution portrays the fateful day of the shooting as crucial evidence. Jennifer Crumbly receives a call from the school about a disturbing drawing made by Ethan on his geometry worksheet. The drawing depicts a figure lying in blood with bullet holes and a gun resembling the one Ethan and his father purchased days before. Despite the alarming situation, Jennifer appears cold and abrupt during the meeting with the guidance counselor. The counselor emphasizes Ethan's need for immediate counseling, but the parents fail to mention the recent gun purchase. Instead of taking Ethan home or having a family conversation, Jennifer insists on returning to work, while James leaves for his job as a door dash driver. Ultimately, the parents leave Ethan at school and depart within 12 minutes, displaying a lack of concern and urgency in the prosecution's portrayal.