Nathaniel R. Brazill is an American

United States

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 who was charged at age 13 with the murder of one of his school teachers.

Shooting and conviction

On May 26, 2000, the last day of 1999–2000 school year, Brazill shot and killed Barry Grunow, a teacher at Lake Worth Middle School in Florida

Florida

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. He was convicted of second degree murder and aggravated assault. Brazill was sentenced to 28 years in state prison followed by 7 years of felony probation

Probation

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. He is currently incarcerated at the Hardee Correctional Institution. His current release date is May 18, 2028.