Nathaniel Brazill
| Nathaniel Brazill | |
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| Born |
September 22, 1986 Florida, United States |
| Criminal penalty | 28 years imprisonment, plus 7 years felony probation |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated at Hardee Correctional Institution |
| Parent(s) | Polly Powell |
| Conviction(s) | Second degree murder, aggravated assault |
Nathaniel R. Brazill (born September 22, 1986) is an American student who was charged at age 13 with the murder of one of his school teachers, Barry Grunow.[1]
Shooting and conviction
On May 26, 2000, the last day of the 1999–2000 school year, Brazill shot and killed Barry Grunow, a popular teacher at Lake Worth Middle School in Florida. He was convicted of second degree murder and aggravated assault.[2] Brazill was sentenced to 28 years in state prison followed by 7 years of felony probation.[3][4] He is incarcerated at the Hardee Correctional Institution. His release date is May 18, 2028.[2]
Childhood and student career
As a child, Brazill was surrounded by domestic abuse and alcoholism at home, and local police frequently responded to calls from the Brazill residence.[3][5] Prior to the Grunow murder, however, Brazill was an honor student, described by teachers as being mild mannered and likeable. Grunow was his favorite teacher.[6]
References
- ↑ http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=93260&page=1
- 1 2 "Inmate Population Information Detail - Nathaniel R. Brazill". Florida Department of Corrections. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
- 1 2 http://www.wsws.org/articles/2001/aug2001/flor-a03.shtml
- ↑ "Nate Brazill, Sentenced to Grow Up in Prison". Time. July 27, 2001. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- ↑ "Nate Brazill, Sentenced to Grow Up in Prison". Time. July 27, 2001. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
- ↑ Canedy, Dana (July 28, 2001). "Boy Who Killed a Teacher Gets 28 Years and No Parole". The New York Times.