Mary Grace Westman, the mother of Annunciation Catholic School shooter Robin Westman, fled her Florida apartment and returned to Minneapolis just hours before the FBI raided her home, according to The Daily Mail. The 67-year-old reportedly left her Naples condo in a panic on Wednesday, so distressed that she contacted a neighbor, fearing she had left her patio door unlocked. The neighbor then called the Collier County Sheriff’s Office to check on the property. Photos later showed Mary’s car still parked under the building’s awning.
Mary retired in 2021 from her position at Annunciation Catholic Church, the same institution where her transgender child, Robin Westman, later carried out a mass shooting. The attack killed two children and injured 17 others. Following the tragedy, Mary retained prominent criminal defense attorney Ryan Garry, known for representing NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Garry told Fox News that Mary is “completely distraught” and has “no culpability,” but is seeking legal guidance to navigate the situation.
Former school staff members described Mary’s emotional and spiritual struggle accepting Robin’s transition, which began approximately five years ago. One ex-colleague said Mary often voiced confusion about how her Catholic beliefs aligned with her child’s identity. Robin, previously known as Robert, was described as a withdrawn and disruptive student who required frequent behavioral interventions from school leadership.
In a manifesto posted online prior to the shooting, Robin referenced his mother multiple times, writing that she “would have seen it coming” due to his troubled history. Authorities have yet to make direct contact with Mary, and the Westman family has remained silent publicly since the incident.
Robin’s father, Jim Westman, was reportedly devastated when police arrived at his home. A neighbor recalled seeing him sitting on the sidewalk, head in hands, being comforted by his partner. Police records show Robin had recently gone through a breakup and was staying with a friend before the attack.
