MANASSAS, VA – A mother of three from Manassas, who is facing charges for allegedly shooting her estranged husband, has been released on bond and reunited with her family. LaToya Crabb, accused of murder in October, expressed her joy at being back with her children but refrained from discussing the details of the case on her attorneys’ advice.
After spending four months in the Prince William County Jail, LaToya’s first steps to freedom were met with an emotional embrace from her mother. Her tears flowed freely as she reunited with her family, including her three children, ages five, four, and two, who initially appeared speechless but quickly expressed their longing for her presence.
The family’s first meal together in months was captured in a photo, marking a moment of normalcy as LaToya painted her youngest daughter’s nails. The charges stem from an incident where Manassas police allege LaToya shot Curtis Crabb multiple times in their bedroom. Her defense claims the shooting followed threatening messages from Curtis, including a warning to harm everyone in the house.
LaToya’s attorneys argue she acted in self-defense, stating Curtis cornered her with a knife. Initially held in solitary confinement, LaToya described feelings of hopelessness, at one point contemplating letting Curtis kill her. However, support from family and friends reignited her determination to reunite with her children.
Despite the ongoing legal battle, LaToya is grateful for her survival and the safety of her family. She is due back in court on Thursday, where prosecutors intend to dismiss the murder charge but plan to present evidence to a grand jury for a first-degree murder indictment.
Prosecutors have noted missing ring camera footage around the time of the shooting, which LaToya’s family claims only covered the living room area. While uncertainty looms, LaToya focuses on cherishing time with her children, concealing the ankle monitor she wears beneath her clothing.
LaToya remains hopeful that if her case proceeds to trial, evidence will vindicate her self-defense claim, allowing her to regain her freedom permanently.