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

[Seattle1]

Updated Docket as of 5/4/23

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

Title: STATE VS MILLER, WILLARD NOBLE CHAIDEN Case: 08511 FECR005143 (JEFFERSON) Citation Number:​
Docket #	Event	Filed By	Filed	Create Date	Last Updated	Action Date
D0305	INDIGENT DEFENSE CLAIM FORM		04/25/2023	05/03/2023	05/03/2023
D0303	WRITTEN PLEA OF GUILTY - FILED	MOULDING CHAUNCEY TYLER	04/19/2023	04/19/2023	04/19/2023
D0302	ORDER FOR PSI	SHOWERS SHAWN	04/18/2023	04/18/2023	04/18/2023
	Comments: SENTENCING HEARING 07/05/2023 09:00 AM 51CR.

 

[Niner]

I got an article in my email Alerts -but could not open it - it said Goodale wants a continuance of his sentencing. Which is set for 8/23/23.

from court site since last update posted.

Goodale:

Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0119 VICTIM PECUNIARY DAMAGES STATEMENT MOULDING CHAUNCEY TYLER 06/19/2023 06/19/2023 06/19/2023

D0118 ORDER SETTING HEARING SHOWERS SHAWN 06/15/2023 06/15/2023 06/15/2023
Comments: HEARING 07/17/2023 11:15 AM 51DI.

D0117 RESISTANCE BROWN SCOTT DEAN 06/14/2023 06/15/2023 06/15/2023

D0116 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE COOK III ALLEN LESLIE 06/13/2023 06/13/2023 06/13/2023

link: Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action



Miller court updates:

Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0309 VICTIM PECUNIARY DAMAGES STATEMENT MOULDING CHAUNCEY TYLER 06/19/2023 06/19/2023 06/19/2023

D0308 ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE SHOWERS SHAWN 05/26/2023 05/26/2023 05/26/2023
Comments: SENTENCING HEARING SET FOR 07/06/2023 @ 09:00AM; COPY TO
JCA/DOC/BRANDSTAD/BROWN/OLSON

D0307 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE BROWN SCOTT DEAN 05/26/2023 05/26/2023 05/26/2023

D0306 INDIGENT DEFENSE CLAIM FORM 05/16/2023 05/16/2023 05/16/2023

link: Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action

 

[Niner]

Found an article I could access.

Fairfield teen who pleaded guilty to murder asks for sentencing delay

Attorneys say it’s a race against the clock in the sentencing of one of the two teens who killed a Fairfield Spanish teacher.

www.kcrg.com

June 20, 2023
FAIRFIELD, Iowa (KCRG) - Attorneys say it’s a race against the clock in the sentencing of one of the two teens who killed a Fairfield Spanish teacher.
[.....]
He’s set to be sentenced in August, 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, and the state says it’s unclear if he will survive until October.

A judge set a hearing on the matter for next month.
[.....]
Willard Miller is the other teen who pleaded guilty to killing Graber. He faces up to 30 years in prison.

He’s set to be sentenced in August.


Actually I have Miller's sentencing hearing in July (6th) - Original on 7/5 & recently changed to 7/6. ?? I see NO August in his court files.

 

[Seattle1]

Miller's case was granted a continuance (request by prosecutor) but not Goodale. The Court did Order a hearing for Goodale's Motion for Continuance (opposed by prosecutor) on July 17.

Iowa Courts Online Search

Filings Title: STATE VS GOODALE, JEREMY EVERETT Case: 08511 FECR005144 (JEFFERSON) Citation Number:​
Docket #	Event	Filed By	Filed	Create Date	Last Updated	Action Date
D0119	VICTIM PECUNIARY DAMAGES STATEMENT	MOULDING CHAUNCEY TYLER	06/19/2023	06/19/2023	06/19/2023
D0118	ORDER SETTING HEARING	SHOWERS SHAWN	06/15/2023	06/15/2023	06/15/2023
	Comments: HEARING 07/17/2023 11:15 AM 51DI.
D0117	RESISTANCE	BROWN SCOTT DEAN	06/14/2023	06/15/2023	06/15/2023
D0116	MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE	COOK III ALLEN LESLIE	06/13/2023	06/13/2023	06/13/2023

Filings Title: STATE VS MILLER, WILLARD NOBLE CHAIDEN Case: 08511 FECR005143 (JEFFERSON) Citation Number:​
Docket #	Event	Filed By	Filed	Create Date	Last Updated	Action Date
D0309	VICTIM PECUNIARY DAMAGES STATEMENT	MOULDING CHAUNCEY TYLER	06/19/2023	06/19/2023	06/19/2023
D0308	ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE	SHOWERS SHAWN	05/26/2023	05/26/2023	05/26/2023
	Comments: SENTENCING HEARING SET FOR 07/06/2023 @ 09:00AM; COPY TO
	JCA/DOC/BRANDSTAD/BROWN/OLSON
D0307	MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE	BROWN SCOTT DEAN	05/26/2023	05/26/2023	05/26/2023

 

[Seattle1]

He’s set to be sentenced in August, 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.

Goodale is the defendant that cooperated with prosecutors. Initially, I incorrectly assumed it was Miller seeking the continuance!

Perhaps Goodale's defense can find a different psychiatrist to testify at the hearing. I can't believe this would require until October or four months. The victim's family deserves priority here.

I get the feeling we will be hearing from these punk teens for many years to come. JMO

 

[c@tw0man]

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Both 16 year olds with such dead, souless eyes. Imagine having them in your classroom every day. Gives me the chills...

 

[Seattle1]

O//T -- I followed the June 2019 murder of Iowa farmer Shirley Carter (shot in her kitchen by an assailant using a shotgun).

It's a terrible tragedy where Shirley's husband believed his own son, Jason Carter, was responsible for her death and filed a wrongful death suit against him in Civil Court, and won a Judgement of $10M against his son.

Shortly after the civil case was over, Jason Carter was arrested and criminally charged with the murder of his mother.

I recently watched an episode of "Killer Cases" about Jason Carter's trial for murdering his mother and it finally hit me why Willard Miller's attorney (Christine Branstad) was familiar to me -- she represented Jason Carter! Jason was actually acquitted in the murder of his mom, Shirley.

Killer Cases - Murder of Farmer's Wife Turns Cold

 

[JerseyGirl]

Iowa teen to be sentenced for killing teacher in Bad Grade Murder Case

Willard Chaiden Miller is facing 30 years to life for his role in the brutal killing of his high school Spanish teacher.

www.courttv.com

Miller’s sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin Thursday, July 6 at 10/9c.

Goodale’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for August 23, 2023, when prosecutors are expected to recommend a sentence of 25 years to life with the possibility of parole.

 

[Seattle1]

Goodale’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for August 23, 2023, when prosecutors are expected to recommend a sentence of 25 years to life with the possibility of parole.

^^rsbm

Actually, the sentencing hearing set for Aug 23 was set back in April and since that date, there is a hearing scheduled for July 17, where the defense is seeking to push the sentencing date to October because a psychiatrist that's expected to give testimony at Goodale's hearing is not available on Aug 23.

The State is opposed to pushing the date out due to the failing health of Nohema Graber's husband who would like to attend and make a statement.

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

D0118	ORDER SETTING HEARING	SHOWERS SHAWN	06/15/2023	06/15/2023	06/15/2023
	Comments: HEARING 07/17/2023 11:15 AM 51DI.
D0117	RESISTANCE	BROWN SCOTT DEAN	06/14/2023	06/15/2023	06/15/2023
D0116	MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE	COOK III ALLEN LESLIE	06/13/2023	06/13/2023	06/13/2023
D0115	WRITTEN PLEA OF GUILTY - FILED	MOULDING CHAUNCEY TYLER	04/19/2023	04/19/2023	04/19/2023
D0114	ORDER FOR PSI	SHOWERS SHAWN	04/18/2023	04/18/2023	04/18/2023
	Comments: SENTENCING HEARING 08/23/2023 09:00 AM 51CR.

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

 

[Emerald1328]

O//T -- I followed the June 2019 murder of Iowa farmer Shirley Carter (shot in her kitchen by an assailant using a shotgun).

It's a terrible tragedy where Shirley's husband believed his own son, Jason Carter, was responsible for her death and filed a wrongful death suit against him in Civil Court, and won a Judgement of $10M against his son.

Shortly after the civil case was over, Jason Carter was arrested and criminally charged with the murder of his mother.

I recently watched an episode of "Killer Cases" about Jason Carter's trial for murdering his mother and it finally hit me why Willard Miller's attorney (Christine Branstad) was familiar to me -- she represented Jason Carter! Jason was actually acquitted in the murder of his mom, Shirley.

Killer Cases - Murder of Farmer's Wife Turns Cold

BBM

Iowan here…Ms. Branstad represents a LOT of notorious defendants here in Iowa. JMO.

 

[Seattle1]

BBM

Iowan here…Ms. Branstad represents a LOT of notorious defendants here in Iowa. JMO.

Thanks! Sure glad she didn't pick up convicted killer Cristhian Bahena Rivera (Mollie Tibbetts).

 

[Niner]

Thursday, July 6th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 9am) - IA - Nohema Graber (66), HS teacher, beaten to death by students, reported missing on Nov. 3, 2021, Fairfield; found in Chautauqua Park on Nov. 3, 2021. - *Willard Noble Chaiden Miller (16/now 17) 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. Being charged as adult. Plead not guilty. $1M cash bond.
Trial was set to begin on 4/21/23 was cancelled, Miller took a plea deal & plead guilty to 1st degree murder (4/18/23). Sentencing hearing on 7/6/23.
Crime & case info from 11/3/21 to 4/1323 reference post #193 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nts-fairfield-nov-2021-arrests.599830/page-10
4/14/23: Order setting hearing on 4/18/23 @ 9am by Judge Shawn Showers. Return of service-Diligent Search-cancelled.
4/18/23 Update: Miller withdrew his not guilty plea in the 2021 death of Nohema & pleaded guilty to 1st degree murder. Iowa Assistant Attorney General Scott Brown told the Judge the State would recommend a minimum prison sentence of 30 years with a possibility of life. Because Miller was 16 at the time of the murder, he is not subject to the mandatory term of life in prison. During the hearing, Brown said Miller planned the murder. In Iowa, the penalty for a 1st degree murder conviction is life in prison. The judge said Miller will not receive mandatory life without the possibility of parole because he is a minor. He will be responsible for restitution & other costs. No sentencing date given. PSI will be scheduled. Sentencing hearing on 7/6/23 @ 9am. Court reporter memo & certificate-McFall/Showers guilty plea. Procedendo-Appellate Courts. 4/18/23: Order for PSI. 4/19/23: Written plea of guilty filed by Chauncey Tyler Moulding. 4/25/23: Indigent defense claim form created.
5/16/23: Indigent defense claim form (D306). 5/26/23: Motion (D307) for continuance filed by Scott D. Brown. Order (D308) for continuance by Judge Shawn Showers. Sentencing hearing set for 7/6/23. 6/19/23: Victim pecuniary damages statement (D309) filed by Chauncey T. Moulding.
*Jeremy Everett Goodale (16/now 18) – Plead guilty (4/18/23). Motions for continuance hearing on 7/17/23. Sentencing hearing on 8/23/23. Trying to delay sentencing until October or November.

 

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[flowershop]

Found an article I could access.

Fairfield teen who pleaded guilty to murder asks for sentencing delay

Attorneys say it’s a race against the clock in the sentencing of one of the two teens who killed a Fairfield Spanish teacher.

www.kcrg.com

June 20, 2023
FAIRFIELD, Iowa (KCRG) - Attorneys say it’s a race against the clock in the sentencing of one of the two teens who killed a Fairfield Spanish teacher.
[.....]
He’s set to be sentenced in August, 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, and the state says it’s unclear if he will survive until October.

A judge set a hearing on the matter for next month.
[.....]
Willard Miller is the other teen who pleaded guilty to killing Graber. He faces up to 30 years in prison.

He’s set to be sentenced in August.


Actually I have Miller's sentencing hearing in July (6th) - Original on 7/5 & recently changed to 7/6. ?? I see NO August in his court files.

The article states that Graber's widower will make a victim impact statement. I hope he lives to make it. What a way to leave this world.

 

[flowershop]

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I watched the part of the proceedings and the presentation of the evidence found in Willard's iPhone Notes app. The Notes document first lists materials to use in the crime, a procedure (involving the use of a stun gun I presume) and then a source cited at the end of the document.

Nevermind the fact that this person killed a human being..wouldn’t it have been easier to study his dang Spanish grammar than all of this.

 

[Niner]

So - what was his sentence? If anyone knows. TIA!

 

[flowershop]

So - what was his sentence? If anyone knows. TIA!

There isn't one yet. Right now the defense states that the heinous nature of this crime does not eliminate the need for expert testimony.

 

[flowershop]

So - what was his sentence? If anyone knows. TIA!

The defense is explaining that their client exhibited juvenile behavior by lying when investigated for this crime. The defendant is now 6'4" and was 5'8" when he was arrested.

 

[flowershop]

At this point the defense is asking the court not to impose the mandatory minimum sentence.

 

[flowershop]

The verdict is in.

Iowa teen who killed Spanish teacher sentenced to life with possibility of parole

The judge sentenced Miller to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 35 years.

www.kcrg.com