Iowa Teen Sentenced to Life for Murder of Spanish Teacher

Jeremy Goodale, 18, expressed remorse and apologized to the victim's family, the community, and his own family before being sentenced.

Jeremy Goodale, an 18-year-old Iowa teen, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 25 years for the murder of his high school Spanish teacher, Nohema Graber.
Goodale and his friend, Willard Miller, both 16 at the time, beat Graber to death with a bat after stalking her during her daily walk in a park.
The motive behind the murder was a poor grade Graber had given Miller, which he feared would prevent him from participating in a study abroad program.
Before being sentenced, Goodale apologized to Graber's family, the community, and his own family, expressing remorse and wishing he could go back and prevent the crime.
Graber's family gave victim impact statements before the sentencing, expressing their devastation and questioning the authenticity of Goodale's remorse.