Im sorry, truly sorry. What Ive taken can never be replaced, Goodale said through sobs. Every day I wish I could go back and stop myself, prevent this loss and this pain that Ive caused everyone, he added. Judge Shawn Showers noted it was clear Goodale was remorseful and didnt consider the repercussions, but that he was a smart boy who could have easily prevented the murder. The two teens were charged as adults, but because they were 16 at the time of the murder, they are not subject to an Iowa requirement that those convicted of first-degree murder serve life without parole. Before Goodale was sentenced, 10 members of Grabers family gave victim impact statements. During statements read by Tom Graber, the brother of the victims husband, Paul, questioned the authenticity of Goodales remorse. I must say your actions to me undercut that, Tom Graber said. Youre now an adult. Youre over the age of 18, and yet you have your counsel to represent you arguing on your behalf to escape punishment for this horrific crime. That doesnt sound like remorse to me. In July, Miller was sentenced to life in prison with a possibility of parole after 35 years. The post Teen bleeds from nose and sobs as he is sentenced to life in prison for beating Spanish teacher to death over bad grades appeared first on Swordpress.NG.