The Highland Park shooter's father was in dire financial straits and police were frequently called to family home
When Bob's Pantry and Deli opened for business in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park in 2008, loyal customers lined up in the snow at 4 a.m. to support Bob Crimo, who was striking out on his own after years running a convenience store franchise. Photos from opening day showed customers hoisting massive sandwiches and Crimo posing with his beaming family -- including his eight-year-old son Robert Crimo III, who went by Bobby.
The deli quickly became a popular local fixture: a hangout spot for teenagers, a friendly gathering place for the neighborhood, and a pit stop for an affordable, delicious lunch. But behind the scenes, the Crimo family was in turmoil. Police reports show that officers were regularly called to their home over domestic disputes between Crimo and his wife, and in 2019, police briefly confiscated a collection of knives after then 18-year-old Bobby threatened to"kill everyone.
Ex-FBI official questions key decision by shooter's father 02:35There is no record that any of those incidents led to criminal charges against either Crimo or Pesina. The two separated at some point, according to friends, with Pesina staying in their Highland Park home and Crimo moving to his father's home in neighboring Highwood. Bobby lived in both homes over the years.
Uncle of Highland Park shooter asked if he would have signed gun card. Hear his reply 03:05Handelman, who worked with Bobby on class projects a few times, said"something definitely seemed off" about him."He made it very clear he didn't care about school," she said. Another former classmate who asked not to be named due to privacy concerns said he and Bobby used to hang out, play video games and skateboard together in middle school.
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