NOW IT'S AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS ON HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

Two minor students, aged 16, charged as adults for murdering their Spanish teacher

 

By Kunal Dey  

 

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November 5, 2021

 

 

Nohema Graber, a 66-year-old Spanish teacher at Fairfield High School, was reported missing on Tuesday, November 2  

 

A couple of 16-year-old students have been charged with the death of a high school teacher after her body was found concealed in a park in Iowa. Authorities revealed on Thursday, November 4, how Nohema Graber, a 66-year-old Spanish teacher at Fairfield High School, was reported missing on Tuesday, November 2.

Her remains were found later that day at the Chautauqua Park in Fairfield, about 100 miles southeast of Des Moines. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department said 16-year-olds Willard Noble Chaiden Miller and Jeremy Everett Goodale, both students at the school, were charged as adults with first-degree homicide and conspiracy to commit first-degree homicide, The Ottumwa Courier reported.

Investigators cited the circumstances of the crime to justify them being charged as adults despite their age. Records show that they are both being held on a $1 million bail. The two juveniles appeared in court via video link, and court documents filed on Thursday indicated they did not have attorneys yet. Magistrate Stephan Small ordered a state public defender to represent Goodale, while Miller did not request a court-appointed attorney and it wasn't immediately clear who would represent him, per the documents.

Graber suffered "inflicted trauma to the head" and her body was found concealed under a tarp, wheelbarrow, and railroad ties at the park, according to court filings made public Thursday afternoon, on November 4. She is said to have frequently walked in the park during the afternoon. The killing is believed to have been executed late Tuesday afternoon, on November 2.

Authorities were tipped off about Goodale posting details about planning the murder and the possible motive on social media. However, that motive was not detailed in the court documents. Nonetheless, investigators spoke to a witness who claimed to have seen the two teenagers at the park on Tuesday afternoon.

Police executed a search warrant at the suspects' homes and recovered clothing items that appeared to have blood on them. They confronted Miller, who "admitted to being in Chautauqua City Park as the murder was taking place" and "providing materials utilized in committing the murder, and aiding in actions taken to conceal the murder," per a criminal complaint.

The Spanish teacher, Graber, originally hailed from Xalapa, Mexico. She had been teaching Spanish at Fairfield High School since 2012, although it's unclear whether she had been the suspects' teacher at some point. The 66-year-old previously taught in the Ottumwa Community School District. 

"An act like this is unspeakable, and we are torn that one of our education family is a victim to such a senseless act," Iowa State Education Association President Mike Beranek said in a statement. "Every day educators work tirelessly to protect the students in their care. With full hearts and deep commitment, educators have been the backbone of our state and our nation during this unprecedented time. We cannot understand this, or any violence aimed at such guardians."

The district noted that Fairfield students were dismissed from class on Thursday. All classes on Friday were also canceled in light of the tragedy. The school has made counseling services available for students and staff who may need them. "We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Mrs. Graber," read a statement from Fairfield superintendent Laurie Noll on Thursday, November 4. "At this time our students' and staffs' wellbeing is our top priority. As a community, we will remain united in this time of tragedy."

An investigation into the incident is still underway, with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation assisting the Fairfield Police Department, Fairfield Fire Department, Iowa State Patrol, Jefferson County Emergency Management, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, and Jefferson County Attorney's Office. In the meantime, a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Miller at 11 am on November 12, and 11.30 am the same day for Goodale at the Jefferson County Courthouse, according to The Ottumwa Courier. Loved ones of Graber launched a GoFundMe campaign to help support her family and cover any funeral or related expenses.

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Patricia Lampron: Boston school principal unconscious for 4 mins after attack by female student

 

By Divya Kishore  

 

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November 5, 2021

 

 

Principal Patricia Lampron suffered serious injuries during Wednesday attack 

 

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: The Dr William W Henderson Inclusion School in Dorchester has been closed for some days after a principal and a staff member were violently attacked by a teenage student. The incident reportedly happened on Wednesday, November 3, during dismissal. 

In the attack allegedly carried out by a 16-year-old girl student after being told to leave the school premises, Upper Campus Principal Patricia Lampron suffered broken ribs and a head injury. Lampron was left her unconscious for “at least” 4 minutes and when the cops arrived, they found her lying on the floor. She was soon rushed to a hospital, where she received treatment. However, on Thursday, November 4, the 61-year-old was discharged. Another school employee was also attacked, but what injuries they suffered are not known. 

On Thursday, the suspect was arraigned in Dorchester Juvenile Court on assault and battery charges. The teenager has been held on $5,000 bail. She has also been ordered to keep her distance from the school, submit to GPS monitoring, and be under home arrest if she is freed. In a statement, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said: “This violent behavior will not be tolerated. I am personally involved and am ensuring we are taking immediate and swift action.”

Cassellius stated, “This incident is disturbing and completely unacceptable. We want to be clear: Violence of any kind is not tolerated and will not be tolerated in the Boston Public Schools.” City Councilor Frank Baker added, “This school needs healing, needs to be supported. We in the city need to come up with a way to support not just this school but all our schools.”

Erik Berg, the vice president of Boston Teachers Union, also released a statement and noted: “Our thoughts are with Principal Lampron and the other staff member who was assaulted. We support the plan to deploy additional counseling support to the Henderson and will continue to advocate for more counseling staff across our schools on a day-to-day basis. We are in active dialogue with the Henderson School community regarding both the incident and the response.”

“While this specific incident remains under investigation, it is important to affirm that educators, parents, students, administrators, and the community are in strong agreement that violence of any kind in our schools is always unacceptable,” Berg added.

Meanwhile, the daughter of the principal, MaryKate Lampron, also issued a statement on the family’s behalf that read, “Today our mother, Patricia Lampron, was violently attacked at school and seriously injured by a student. She was taken to the hospital by ambulance where she is being assessed and treated for her injuries. Anyone who knows her knows how passionate she is about this school, it’s students and the Henderson School community.”

“Our primary concern is her health and safety. She will need time and support to recover from her injuries. We expect a full investigation into the circumstances of the assault to assure the safety of all the students, staff and teachers in the Henderson School Community. She wants everyone to know that there is NO place for violence in our schools,” it concluded.

Meanwhile, the incident has created a lot of buzz on the internet as a user tweeted, “Absolutely terrible and inexcusable. Such vIolence cannot be tolerated in civil society. Still, I can’t help but wonder if there is a sudden rash of student violence, or is Ch 5 just choosing to cover it more? If so, why?” Another one wrote, “The girl that did this is 16. She should be criminally charged as an ADULT, not a juvenile.” “Such a sad story. I wonder if the Boston School Police weren’t disbanded it would have made a difference,” the third user commented.