Mother charged with elder abuse in Apalachee High School shooting case

Marcee Gray, 43, has been indicted for elder abuse after allegedly taping her 73-year-old mother, Deborah Polhamus, to a chair for nearly 24 hours in November. The incident was discovered by a friend of Marcee's daughter, who became concerned when she could not reach Polhamus by phone. Upon investigation, police found that Marcee had also stolen her mother's phone and caused damage to her home. The confrontation that led to this incident involved Marcee demanding her mother accompany her to confront her ex-partner, Colin Gray, the father of her son Colt Gray, who is charged with a school shooting at Apalachee High School. The shooting occurred earlier this month, resulting in the deaths of two students and two teachers. Colt Gray, 14, is facing multiple charges, including four counts of felony murder. His father, Colin, is also facing serious charges for allegedly allowing Colt access to the weapon used in the attack. The tragic events have left the community in shock, and both parents are now facing legal repercussions for their actions. Marcee Gray's charges include exploitation and intimidation of an elderly person, false imprisonment, criminal damage to property, and theft. The incident with her mother raises questions about the family dynamics and the circumstances leading up to the school shooting. The community is grappling with the implications of these events, as they reflect broader issues of mental health and familial responsibility. In a letter, Marcee expressed her sorrow for the victims of the shooting, indicating a deep sense of remorse. The situation has highlighted the tragic intersection of familial abuse and the consequences of youth violence, prompting discussions about accountability and prevention in similar cases.