Shocking Murder Case: Teenagers Guilty of Killing Teacher for a Poor Grade

Crime White-Collar Crime

Jeremy Goodall and Willard Miller pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit a forcible felony, shocking the community. The motive behind the murder was a poor grade given to Miller, and the devastating impact on the victim's loved ones cannot be understated.

Teenagers Charged as Adults

⚖️Gadal and Miller were charged as adults for beating their teacher to death.

💔The motive behind the murder was a poor grade given to Miller.

🔒Miller received a sentence of 35 years to life.

Jeremy's Involvement and Troubling Behavior

🤔Jeremy was troubled but highly intelligent.

🎓Jeremy was student of the month and tennis MVP in 2021.

🚬Jeremy reported heavy marijuana use leading up to the offense.

FAQ

What were the charges against Jeremy and Willard?

Jeremy Goodall and Willard Miller pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit a forcible felony.

What was the motive behind the murder?

The motive behind the murder was a poor grade given to Willard Miller.

What was Jeremy's role in the murder?

Jeremy agreed to help Jaden kill Mrs. Graver and didn't call off the act even when he bumped into her.

What was Jeremy's behavior leading up to the offense?

Jeremy reported heavy marijuana use leading up to the offense, including smoking a gram and a half just before the offense.

Did Jeremy take any accountability for his actions?

Jeremy took full accountability, pled guilty, and agreed to testify against the codefendant.

Summary with Timestamps

💔 0:35A teenage boy in Iowa has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in the murder of his high school Spanish teacher, NOA Graber, which shocked the Fairfield community.

💔 5:56Two teenagers, Gadal and Miller, were charged as adults for beating their teacher to death, with the motive being a poor grade given to Miller, resulting in Miller receiving a sentence of 35 years to life.

💡 11:07Jaden Miller and Jeremy Goodale conspired to kill Mrs. Graber because she was flunking Miller in Spanish.

🔪 17:22The speaker describes sneaking out of their house with a wheelbarrow to clean up blood from a trail

👨‍👦 23:52The pandemic affected Jeremy and his relationship with his father.