Mother Testifies in Colt Gray Custody Dispute and Trial

Family Background and Relocations

• 👩‍👧‍👦 Marcy Gray, mother of Colt, Jenny, and Coley, testified about her marriage to the defendant, Colin Gray, and their multiple relocations between 2007 and 2022.
• 🏡 The family moved frequently due to financial issues and Colin's back problems, eventually residing in Barrow County, Statem, Ben Hill County, Gainesville, Traditions, Lawrenceville, and Pendergrass before settling in Jefferson.

Allegations and Defacs Involvement

• 📱 In September 2021, Colt's school contacted Marcy about his online search for "how to kill my dad," leading to involvement from school resource officers and Child Protective Services (Defacs).
• ⚖️ Defacs initiated home visits and counseling sessions, which were ongoing when the family moved to Traditions in October 2021. The case was closed due to the move and lack of evidence.
• ⚠️ Another Defacs report was made in October 2022 regarding general neglect, claims of children being sent to school dirty, not being fed, and Marcy's alleged alcohol consumption.

Colt's Behavioral Issues and Parental Conflict

• 💥 Colt exhibited alarming anger and aggression, damaging property including TVs, windows, car interiors, and walls.
• 🚔 Police were called twice in October 2023 due to Colt's destructive behavior, leading to Marcy's arrest and guilty plea for misdemeanor use of a license plate to conceal identity.
• 📱 Communication between Marcy and Colin became non-existent after Colt moved back with his father, with Marcy attempting to facilitate visits and updates.

Mental Health Concerns and Treatment Attempts

• 😟 Colt experienced severe anxiety, panic attacks, and aggressive behavior, leading Marcy to seek inpatient treatment for him.
• 💊 Marcy began administering Zoloft to Colt without a prescription, discussing it with Colin and her mother.
• 🏫 Plans for Colt to receive counseling at school and potentially attend an inpatient facility were discussed, but faced obstacles due to parental conflict and scheduling issues.

The Day of the Shooting

• 🚨 On September 4th, 2024, Marcy received concerning texts from Colt and learned from the school counselor that Colt had been asking about active shooter drills.
• 📱 Despite growing concerns and communication with the defendant, Marcy did not call 911, believing the school counselor's involvement would be sufficient.
• 📰 Later that day, news of an active shooter at Appalache High School broke, and Marcy confirmed with the defendant that Colt was involved.

Legal Proceedings and Incarceration

• ⛓️ Marcy was incarcerated in Barrow County from November 6 to December 22, 2023, and then transferred to Ben Hill County until April 12, 2024.
• 🏥 Following her release, she entered a rehab facility, Promise of Hope, from April 16 to July 6, 2024.
• ⚖️ Charges against Marcy related to the Defacs case in Ben Hill County remained open.