⚖️ Overview
Welcome to the official archive documenting The People of the State of Michigan v. Jacob Cronick — a controversial and emotionally charged criminal case involving a shooting in Delta County, Michigan. This site is dedicated to transparency, access to public records, and ensuring that the facts are preserved and publicly accessible.
At the center of this case is the shooting of Eric Parrotta, which ended in a hung jury. This domain exists to serve as a public information hub and archive of legal documents, evidence, and commentary for all interested in the pursuit of truth and justice.
🎥 Key Video Clip: The Altercation and Shooting
A pivotal moment in the case is captured in surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts:
- Eric Parrotta knocks the phone from Jacob Cronick’s hand.
- Jacob lifts Eric off the ground and slams him against the hood of a truck.
- Eric steps back, leaning on the vehicle, joined by Alexandria Parrotta.
- Cody Richards and John Parrotta continue a scuffle nearby.
- Jacob appears to retreat but returns with a firearm.
- He knocks Cody Richards to the ground.
- Pushes Alexandria Parrotta down with a gun in her face.
- John Parrotta steps in between the gun and his family.
- Jacob moves past him and shoots Eric Parrotta, then continues advancing.
🤔What’s interesting is that Jacob thought Eric had a firearm, but also testified under oath that the green blob was his biggest threat, but goes after the black blob, It wasn’t found out until 13 months later, on the stand that he “thought” my father had a firearm. He never told the arresting officers, investigative officers or the prosecutions office that’s what he thought. It just “slipped” his memory. Isn’t that something you’d remember if you were involved in a firearm incident? Officer Groleau said in his career he has never heard that. They always remeber.
📁 Coming soon – What You’ll Find on This Site
- Entire court transcripts daiting all the way back to September 2024. With a cost of over $6,000
- Police reports, FOIA documents, and trial exhibits. With cost of over $2,000 and climbing.
- Breakdown of the trial and jury outcome
- Court filings, prosecutor statistics, and witness statements
- Legal commentary and evidence summaries
- Timeline of events and post-trial developments
❗ Why This Matters
The public has a right to understand how our justice system handles cases involving deadly force and complex family dynamics. This archive exists to shed light on legal proceedings, hold institutions accountable, and preserve public access to the facts — especially in a case still unresolved. Alexandria Parrotta also still legally owned the property at this time.