Robert Crimo’s parents speak out after it’s revealed ‘mom argued with cops when Highland Park suspect fled to her home’
THE parents of the suspected Highland Park shooter have spoken out after his mother squared off with cops when her son allegedly fled to her home after killing seven and injuring several others.
After retaining a lawyer, Robert Crimo III's parents, Bob Crimo II and Denise Pesina, broke their silence late Tuesday.
"We are all mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, and this is a terrible tragedy for many families, the victims, the paradegoers, the community, and our own," it read through their lawyer Steve Greenberg.
"Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to everybody."
Greenberg also stated that the Crimos "request that all respect their privacy as they try to sort [through] this tragedy."
The day before, however, Greenberg following the news of the mass shooting.
"This is my hometown where I grew up and raised my kids. WTF is wrong with people. No one needs these high powered weapons!!!!!" he wrote.
Greenberg when it was revealed that his new clients were the suspect's parents.
"And I stand behind this tweet. No one needs to own these weapons and no one should sell them."
MOTHER SQUARES OFF WITH COPS
New video showed the suspect's mother shouting and making gestures at officers in the rain while seeming very angry.
Pesina has been in contact with police for hours on Tuesday along with a SWAT team following the deadly Fourth of July shooting.
A mailbox listed under the name of her business is under a police seal and another mailbox at a UPS store three blocks away from the scene of the shooting may be part of the police investigation as well.
The UPS store where Pesina's mailbox is located has been locked down entirely by police order, allowing no one to enter or access their mailboxes.
Pesina's mailbox was also partially covered by a cardboard box, however, police haven't released many details on this part of the investigation.
HIGHLAND PARK SHOOTING
According to Pesina's LinkedIn, she works as a holistic health practitioner for Trilogy Energy Systems, a "full-spectrum healing cooperative" that she founded.
The mission of her company is to change "thought patterns and cell consistency" by utilizing "universal frequencies" to "reach a broader spectrum of space and time, opening up new levels of abilities and resources," .
She claims to provide some services for free if her clients cannot afford them and has designated a section of her site for requesting donations.
To determine if someone is eligible for free services, Pesina has a section to fill out an application for a "scholarship" that includes their contact details and requires a short essay.
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In addition to restorative services, Pesina has a page titled, HCG Diet, which redirects the person to a website to purchase Semaglutide.
The site is unauthorized, is not , and according to , Semaglutide is only supposed to be available by prescription.
PARADE PANIC
Shots rang out in Highland Park, Illinois, on the Fourth of July as families gathered to watch the yearly parade.
What started as a celebration of freedom, quickly became a scene of terror as the sound of gunfire reached bystanders.
Seven people were killed by a shooter who police say took a sniper stance on a nearby rooftop before opening fire on the crowd below.
A warrant was issued for Robert Crimo III, a 22-year-old who was declared a person of interest in the mass shooting and was arrested at about 7pm local time on July 4.
The police uncovered a high-powered rifle at the scene of the crime that was determined to have been bought legally.
Police reported Robert had planned the attack over several weeks and Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Chris Covelli said at a press conference that they believe Robert disguised himself as a woman to flee the scene.
He blended right in with everybody else as they were running around, almost as if he was an innocent spectator as well," Covelli said.
On July 5, 2022, Robert was charged with seven counts of first-degree murder by the authorities, reports.
Eric Rinehart, the Lake County state's attorney, was the person to announce the charges.
Rinehart anticipates that there will be "dozens" of additional charges against Robert Crimo III.
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He also called the tragedy a "premeditated and calculated attack."
"The loss of life and these devastating injuries and the overwhelming psychological trauma demand we seek justice and that we take broader action to protect life," he said.
