GUILTY IA - Nohema Graber, 66, HS teacher, beaten to death by students, Fairfield, Nov 2021 *arrests

[LadyL]

It's true that Miller's mother was with him at his school on the day of the murder where mother and son met with the victim a couple of hours before she was murdered, but I'm not aware Miller's mother lied to police and/or investigators. I do recall she testified at the pretrial hearing when the defense opposed Miller being tried as an adult and alleged police misrepresenting a juvenile waiver she signed after she could not locate her reading glasses when police served a search warrant at her residence. JMO

I was referring to the article you posted that I quoted. Here is the relevant part [bbm]. Maybe she didn't end up covering for him but she agreed to in the interrogation room IMO (makes me wonder if it was a long term pattern with them):

Video begins with Miller inside the police interview room with his back to camera, leaning back in his chair. Miller is talking to a woman who I believe is his mother but her head cut off in the video and the volume is very low. She's holding a purse in front of her and wearing a lavender jacket. Mom has her hand on the closed door as if holding it closed as Miller leans forward and says "I was with you the entire day." Mom replies "Yeah" and leaves the room, closing the door behind her. End of video.

 

[Cryptic]

IMO, there's something off about Goodale. While I truly believe this murder was initiated, planned, and motivated by Miller's deprived sense of entitlement, I'm troubled by how easy it appeared to me for Goodale to agree to help Miller carry out this horrific act.

Though not a psychologist, Father Malachi Martin once related that partnerships between evil people will include one individual being the dominate partner. That dominance can be slight or noticeable.

The two perpetrators in this case may reflect that trend. Both could be willfully evil (willingly agrees to carry out the attack), but one could also be slightly dominate over the other (conceived of the attack).

 

[Seattle1]

Though not a psychologist, Father Malachi Martin once related that partnerships between evil people will include one individual being the dominate partner. That dominance can be slight or noticeable.

The two perpetrators in this case may reflect that trend. Both could be willfully evil (willingly agrees to carry out the attack), but one could also be slightly dominate over the other (conceived of the attack).

Thanks for your reply @Cryptic and I tend to agree. I'm looking forward to hearing from the expert witness at sentencing that may add some insight into the unknown about Goodale. The only thing I recall from the court proceedings is Goodale lived with and was raised by a single father and that he was not a student in the victim's class.

IMO, other than the prosecution acknowledging Goodale's cooperation by recommending a few years less punishment than Miller, I doubt they will offer much more at his sentencing because Miller is no doubt working on his appeal as I type this post. (I believe a defendant only has 30 days to file the appeal notice after sentencing).

During Miller's sentencing, his defense also did its best to insinuate the prosecution showed bias between the two defendants. The defense also wanted it known that besides Goodale being more popular in school, he was allegedly taller and heavier than Miller at the time of the murder. No doubt the Judge didn't mince his words about Miller trying to pin the murder solely on Goodale. MOO

 

[Seattle1]

I was referring to the article you posted that I quoted. Here is the relevant part [bbm]. Maybe she didn't end up covering for him but she agreed to in the interrogation room IMO (makes me wonder if it was a long term pattern with them):

Video begins with Miller inside the police interview room with his back to camera, leaning back in his chair. Miller is talking to a woman who I believe is his mother but her head cut off in the video and the volume is very low. She's holding a purse in front of her and wearing a lavender jacket. Mom has her hand on the closed door as if holding it closed as Miller leans forward and says "I was with you the entire day." Mom replies "Yeah" and leaves the room, closing the door behind her. End of video.

Thanks, @LadyL. In any posts from the 7-hour sentencing, I was sharing my observation from the hearing and did not mean to imply the Mother lied to the police or attempted to cover for him. I apologize if my post was unclear.

Personally, I think she probably feared her son and was accustomed to agreeing with him to avoid both a scene or any confrontation. (We know what happened when his teacher said 'no' to him)! I think Miller is a psychopath and don't doubt some of the swings of his bat at Mrs. Graber were also swings at his own mother. MOO

 

[flowershop]

Miller's Statement before sentencing:

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He turns to his family and says "I'm planning to get back out there as soon as I can to make up for lost time." Like he is going to serve a short stint for a murder. It amazes me how detached he seems to be from his crime. MOO

 

[Snoopster]

He turns to his family and says "I'm planning to get back out there as soon as I can to make up for lost time." Like he is going to serve a short stint for a murder. It amazes me how detached he seems to be from his crime. MOO

There were a lot of 'sorrys' in his statement but he showed absolutely no emotion other than a slight, yet only slight, pause when he mentioned his own family. The rest of his statement came across as a PR statement. I'm sure his lawyer told him what to say.

 

[Dotta]

But at least he came to his sentencing and apologized.

Some cowards stay in their cells refusing to attend.
E.g: Cashman or McSweeney (UK)

JMO

 

[Snoopster]

But at least he came to his sentencing and apologized.

Some cowards stay in their cells refusing to attend.
E.g: Cashman or McSweeney (UK)

JMO

Yes, but it seems likely that he has no empathy whatsoever, which makes him a permanent risk to society, if true. He's scary.

 

[Seattle1]

But at least he came to his sentencing and apologized.

Some cowards stay in their cells refusing to attend.
E.g: Cashman or McSweeney (UK)

JMO

Not this one. Miller would never stay behind in his cell and miss the opportunity to stand and flip around with his perfectly coiffed haircut, knowing all eyes and courtroom camera were on him. I also found his words hollow, and obviously meaningless to him. JMO

 

[LadyL]

Thanks, @LadyL. In any posts from the 7-hour sentencing, I was sharing my observation from the hearing and did not mean to imply the Mother lied to the police or attempted to cover for him. I apologize if my post was unclear.

Personally, I think she probably feared her son and was accustomed to agreeing with him to avoid both a scene or any confrontation. (We know what happened when his teacher said 'no' to him)! I think Miller is a psychopath and don't doubt some of the swings of his bat at Mrs. Graber were also swings at his own mother. MOO

I didn't know they were your observations but you didn't imply anything - her response did. However, I do also think he's a psychopath. I wonder how many fires he's started, animals he's tortured, and little kids he's bullied or injured in his lifetime. Glad he's off the streets. Thank you for your astute observations of the interrogations.

 

[Dotta]

Yes, but it seems likely that he has no empathy whatsoever, which makes him a permanent risk to society, if true. He's scary.

I agree of course.

He seems to be a "perfect example" of a saying:

"Tread over dead bodies to achieve a goal"

JMO

 

[Niner]

Goodale update:

Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0120 OTHER ORDER SHOWERS SHAWN 07/14/2023 07/14/2023 07/14/2023
Comments: CANCELLING HEARING ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO CONTINUE.

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm


This is the hearing on Monday, 7/17/23 - his sentencing date is 8/23/23.

 

[Niner]

Goodale:

Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0123 ORDER FOR TRANSPORTATION SHOWERS SHAWN 07/19/2023 07/19/2023 07/19/2023

D0122 ORDER SETTING HEARING SHOWERS SHAWN 07/19/2023 07/19/2023 07/19/2023
Comments: SENTENCING HEARING IN THIS MATTER IS RESET FOR THE 14TH AND
15TH OF NOVEMBER, 2023, STARTING AT 9:00 A.M. EACH DAY.

D0121 NOTICE MOULDING CHAUNCEY TYLER 07/14/2023 07/17/2023 07/17/2023
Comments: OF STATE'S NON-RESISTANCE TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO CONTINUE

Link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

 

[Seattle1]

Goodale:

Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0123 ORDER FOR TRANSPORTATION SHOWERS SHAWN 07/19/2023 07/19/2023 07/19/2023

D0122 ORDER SETTING HEARING SHOWERS SHAWN 07/19/2023 07/19/2023 07/19/2023
Comments: SENTENCING HEARING IN THIS MATTER IS RESET FOR THE 14TH AND
15TH OF NOVEMBER, 2023, STARTING AT 9:00 A.M. EACH DAY.

D0121 NOTICE MOULDING CHAUNCEY TYLER 07/14/2023 07/17/2023 07/17/2023
Comments: OF STATE'S NON-RESISTANCE TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO CONTINUE

Link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

Yes, Goodale has a hearing about this subject on July 17.

Goodale's sentencing is scheduled for August but a mental health expert expected to testify at sentencing is not available on the August date and the defense requested sentencing bumped to October. The prosecution opposed the defense's Motion to push out the date-- citing Mr. Graber's failing health and the possibility that he will not live to see October.

Prior to Mr. Graber's death, Goodale's defense was seeking to push his sentencing date to October to allow an expert to testify at his sentencing but now it's scheduled for two days in November, and the State is not opposing.

 

[Seattle1]

Parking this MSM from March 30, 2023 here as a reminder Goodale was going to testify for the State against Miller. After the expert witness testifies, this may/may not have bearing on his sentence.

Teen charged with beating Spanish teacher to death will testify against co-defendant

One of the boys charged with beating a Spanish teacher to death with a baseball bat is set to testify against his co-defendant, a prosecutor said Wednesday.

lawandcrime.com

For comparison, two WA teens, age 16, in a similar dynamic, murdered a defendant's mother's ex-boyfriend, and the second defendant came along as the helper in the crime/burglary.

Both entered plea agreements for 2nd degree murder and the standard range is 123-220 months in prison. Prosecutor recommends the low side for one defendant or 123 months. That's only 10 years and a few months for brutal homicide!

Two teens accused in 2022 killing of Orting man and staging disappearance plead guilty

Gabriel Davies and Justin Yoon, now 17, pleaded guilty Wednesday.

www.kiro7.com

 

[Seattle1]

Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action

Summary
Title: STATE VS GOODALE, JEREMY EVERETT
Case: 08511 FECR005144 (JEFFERSON)

Comments: SENTENCING HEARING IN THIS MATTER IS RESET FOR THE 14TH AND 15TH OF NOVEMBER, 2023, STARTING AT 9:00 A.M. EACH DAY.

Docket #	Event	Filed By	Filed	Create Date	Last Updated	Action Date
D0125	PRE SENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT PSI	DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS CENTRAL OFFICE	11/02/2023	11/03/2023	11/03/2023
D0124	OTHER ORDER	SHOWERS SHAWN	11/01/2023	11/02/2023	11/02/2023
	Comments: EDMS COPY:ATTORNEY GENERAL/BROWN/DEFT VIA

 

[Seattle1]

Parking this MSM from March 30, 2023 here as a reminder Goodale was going to testify for the State against Miller. After the expert witness testifies, this may/may not have bearing on his sentence.

Teen charged with beating Spanish teacher to death will testify against co-defendant

One of the boys charged with beating a Spanish teacher to death with a baseball bat is set to testify against his co-defendant, a prosecutor said Wednesday.

lawandcrime.com

For comparison, two WA teens, age 16, in a similar dynamic, murdered a defendant's mother's ex-boyfriend, and the second defendant came along as the helper in the crime/burglary.

Both entered plea agreements for 2nd degree murder and the standard range is 123-220 months in prison. Prosecutor recommends the low side for one defendant or 123 months. That's only 10 years and a few months for brutal homicide!

Two teens accused in 2022 killing of Orting man and staging disappearance plead guilty

Gabriel Davies and Justin Yoon, now 17, pleaded guilty Wednesday.

www.kiro7.com

The two WA teens referenced above were both sentenced Friday to 12 years and 33 months probation for murdering the mother's former fiance. The motive remains a mystery and it was painful to hear the words of the victims mother who feels age was an advantage.

WA - Gabriel Davies, 16, Found Safe - Then Charged With Murder, Olympia, 30 Aug 2022

 

[Seattle1]

Jeremy Goodale Faces Sentencing For Killing Teacher

Jeremy Goodale, who was 16 when he fatally beat Nohema Graber to death, faces sentencing at a two-day hearing beginning on Tuesday.

www.courttv.com

Sentencing hearing (2-days) begins Nov 14.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, November 14th:
*Sentencing Hearing (Day 1 of 2) (@ 9am CT) - IA - Nohema Graber (66), HS teacher, beaten to death by students, Nov. 3, 2021, Fairfield - *Jeremy Everett Goodale (16/now 18) arrested & charged (11/4/21) & arraigned (11/29/21) with 1st degree murder, an A felony & 1st degree conspiracy to commit homicide in, a C felony. They are being charged as adults. Plead not guilty. $1M cash bond.
Trial was set to begin on 5/15/23 but took a plea deal & plead guilty. Sentencing hearing on 11/14 & 11/15/23.
Court info from 11/4/21 thru 4/14/23 reference post #219 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nts-fairfield-nov-2021-arrests.599830/page-11
4/18/23 Update: Order for PSI by Judge Shawn Showers. Guilty plea entered. Prosecutors said they would recommend a sentence between 25 years & life with the possibility of parole for Goodale. 4/19/23: Written plea of guilty-filed by Chauncey Tyler Moulding. Sentencing hearing on 8/23/23 @ 9am.
6/13/23: Motion (#D116) for Continuance filed by Allen L. Cook III. 6/14/23: Resistance (#D117) filed by Scott D. Brown. 6/15/23: Order (D118) setting hearing on 7/17/23 @ 11:15am by Judge Shaawn Showers. 6/19/23: Victim Pecuniary Damages Statement (D119) filed by Chauncey T. Moulding. He’s set to be sentenced in August (23rd), but his attorneys asked the court to delay sentencing until October, because a psychiatrist, who is set to testify at the hearing, isn’t available in August. The state filed a motion against delaying the sentencing, saying Graber’s widower wishes to make a victim impact statement at the hearing. He’s facing a terminal illness & the State says it’s unclear if he will survive until October.
7/14/23: (D120): Order-cancelling hearing on defendant's motion to continue (7/17/23) by Judge Shawn Showers. Next sentencing hearing on 8/23/23. 7/17/23: Notice (D121) of State's non-resistance to defendant's Motion to Continue sentencing. 7/19/23: Order (D122) setting sentencing hearing on 11/14/23 & 11/15/23 @ 9am each day. Order (D123) for transportation. 11/1/23 Update: (D124) Other Order. EDMS copy attorney General/Brown/Defendant via Cook/Jensen/Doc/Jail/JCSO.
11/2/23 Update: D124: Other Order. EDMS Copy to AG/Brown/Defendant. 11/3/23: D125: Presentence investigation report (PSI) Dept. of Corrections Central Office.
*Willard Noble Chaiden Miller (16/now 18) took a plea deal & plead guilty (4/18/23) to 1st degree murder (4/18/23). Sentencing hearing on 7/6/23 & sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 35 years.

 

[Seattle1]

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