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They didn't need their mommies with them when they murdered an innocent woman and hid her body...so I'm sorry if I don't feel sorry for them and how the police handled them. I respect however that there are rules and laws....I hope that the prosecution is able to overcome what the Miller defense is trying to pull...if this gets thrown out bc evidence can't be used based on how it was obtained, then a murderer will walk free, and the victims family goes on without justice. I love my kids, but I would not protect them if they were involved in something like this.
I'm sorry but in this scenario it was the police and the prosecution that tried to "pull something" and if those boys walk free - that's on them. Just like Stephanie said, law enforcement did a piss poor job completely unnecessarily considering the amount if evidence they have had. The laws are in place to protect everyone, you included, from a wrongful prosecution and we all know those happen all the time.
I agree. I think that the justice system is flawed and that police fucked up if what his mom is saying is true... however he was old enough to know what he did was wrong, he's old enough to do a crime, so he needs to do his time and mom needs to realize how serious this is. He doesn't need mommies permission to speak. He's a big boy.
😂 yeah I feel like this was his mother having delusions of grandeur convincing herself that her son from middle of nowhere Idaho will be the next wolf on Wall Street and needed a pompous yuppie name to go with the status and polo shirts like the rest of them.
The fact that their parents are bending over backwards to help them get away with it instead of making them understand why what they did is wrong and making sure they serve the time for the crime they committed is actually why they even did it in the first place.
Yes; thank you! These two methodically planned killing a person by beating them with a baseball bat, disposing of the evidence, and then proceeded to brag about it on social media. The parents are sitting there boo-hooing because the police told them the cops were talking to everyone rather than saying we are looking to see if you jerk of a son had anything to do with it? Come on now!
If I was that boy's mother, I would not be fighting so hard to get all the evidence thrown out when it's blatantly obvious he was involved. This mother seems to care more about her son evading consequences than she does the tragic loss of a human life.
Agreed. Part of being a good parent is allowing your kids to face the consequences of their actions. It doesn't mean you don't love them or won't help them through it, but it does mean you don't help your kid shirk responsibility. He beat someone to death. That takes a lot of force and time to do. It's not like he accidentally ran over her when she was jogging at midnight and he was supposed to be asleep at home.
Right? As a mother I feel disgusted, it feels morally wrong for what she’s doing. Like I do get it, but there is no way I could look my kid in the face knowing he did he murdered his teacher and just try to get him to have zero consequences. Like dude..
When I was growing up, the name Willard was central to a horror movie that I never saw, about a rat. So the idea of naming a child that is beyond comprehension. OTOH, it’s a fine name for a villain, so maybe the parents did right. Willard Miller is a POS.
His name wasn't Willard, but I had a locker right next to a kid named Will Miller in high school because lockers were assigned alphabetically by grade. We used to call him Willard too. Never knew about the weird connection, we just thought it was funny.
That's because you watch true crime. My parents have been asked to talk by the police at 5 am because a body was found in front of the apartment building they were living in. It turned out to be suicide but all the doors below the person's houses were talked to by the police. That's literally the first thing that pops in your mind unless you know something, like the fact that you or someone in your household committed a crime.
Society today is surreal. Am I the only one who finds it absurd that a mother finds that her son being questioned by police more upsetting or wrong than the fact that her kid MURDERED someone in cold blood over a BAD GRADE?! I don't even want to imagine what my parents' reactions would have been had this been me.. Being questioned by the police without a parent or lawyer present would have been the absolute least of my worries.
I know right. It's insanity. My parents would've beat me senseless and disowned me if I even thought about doing this nonsense. People haven't got morals anymore. It's truly scary
Working in education, this story is incredibly troubling and telling regarding the treatment of education professionals by students and parents who refuse to hold their children accountable and think they can do no wrong. Many teachers and admin cite that the entitlement and absolute out of control behavior demonstrated by students is what leads to high burnout and turnover. Parents aren’t parenting, then take the side of their children no matter the situation, and admin’s hands are often tied and at the mercy of these kids and their families. This seems like the extreme of what has been happening across the country, but a horrifying thought that being a strict teacher these days can get you killed by the very children you care about and work so hard to help. I hope Nohema and her family get the justice they deserve. It scares me to think what will happen if others get the idea they can get away with something this heinous if you don’t like your teacher.
It’s parent teacher conference time and we just got a “how to talk to angry or upset parents” email. That we can ask for another staff to sit in. That we should start with only positives since its first marking period. That we should show empathy first. Meanwhile, we are fearful of the kids themselves, and dread meeting the people who are raising them.
It's almost like government should put a little effort into freeing up parents time so they can actually parent instead of depending on underpaid teachers to serve as nannies. Speaking of underpaid teachers, the government should probably do something about that too.
Ooof. When our priorities are so far away from normal. These kiddos are future adults. Actions have consequences, when the "almost" adults of our society can't emotionally deal with difficulties, disappointment or discipline what happens when they get the wrong coffee? Or miss a bill?
@@ashleyruma9591 I'm at the other end of the scale. When my son was in elementary school, I went to parent teacher conferences and found out that my son had not been turning in his homework. He did complete it, because he sat at the kitchen table to do it while I cooked. I even helped him if he had questions, but he neglected to turn it in to the teacher. Of course I became concerned because I realized that he was going to fail the class, as 50% of the grade is homework. So I asked the teacher about him repeating the grade, she said, "Oh, no, he's very intelligent. When I call on him in class he usually has the correct answer. I'm going to give him a B-." I was appalled. I asked her why. She responded that "it will look bad on the school" if she doesn't pass him. I was horrified. The following year, I decided to homeschool my son, to hold him to higher standards than the schools in my area.
I can identify with the mother wanting to protect the rights of her child, but at the end of the day, I would be more concerned that I raised a child that could beat anyone with a baseball bat, let alone murder them. If I didn't see the problem before it came to this, it would be devastating.
I can't help thinking the Mum had an inkling of her Son's involvement, was in some shock and on an autopilot. In hindsight she wishes she'd acted differently.
The entitlement this boy had - to be too lazy to repeat to achieve the level of marks at school he seems to have so desperately needed - must have come from his parents.
Totally agree. Plus...over a bad grade? I mean, beating someone to death is probably never the right choice but it's not like he wandered into a ped0phile rap!ng a baby in the forest and he lost it and beat them to death. He meticulously stalked an old, defensive woman and beat her to death. Plus he had his friend help him to make extra sure she would never walk away. I'd be even more upset as Jeremy's mom though. Beating someone to death with a baseball bat over a bad grade is bad...beating someone to death because your friend got a bad grade? Worse.
Poor Nohema. She seemed like such a nice person. I just can't understand what they were thinking! a bad grade is worse than murdering someone?! Did he not think that maybe becoming a killer will ruin his life way more than a bad grade? geez this world is insane.
I live literally 20 minutes away and this is a very small farming community if you're from here nothing like this ever happens literally your neighbors are like family. I have been waiting for somebody to cover this case I think I may have even recommended it! If her family watches this video I just want you guys to know that I am so sorry for your loss nobody should ever have to go through this hugs from your neighbor, we are all with you in prayer. I was so very thankful to see that they are going to be charged as adults, but I hope your family gets the Justice they deserve soon when those verdicts are red that they will never see freedom again.
I want to add that I had no idea how amazing she was and that makes me feel so much closer to her as a person. I am so, so, very sorry that you guys. have lost such an amazing woman. I wish I could do something to help your family and will do some looking to see if there is any donations that can be sent. Im sorry and I can't say that enough after watching this video.
@@millybrat You are such an a ss. This person typed such a long and meaningful message to this poor woman's family and that's all you can say?? I'm sure she felt long winded and didn't realize. Obviously she knows red and read are different. You're truly a nasty person. Go ruin someone else's day
I literally could not stop crying at 49:00 …the thought of someone dying at the hands of two boys who were more upset about their own consequences of their lack of effort in school than the actual value of human life must have been terrible. I am praying for the family.
She was probably just a regular teacher. She expected the students to do the work. There probably wasn't any coddling and these entitled kids weren't used to it.
I agree, and I'm not sure about Fairfield but I'm 30 mins away and language classes weren't even required. I wonder why they just didn't drop the class, if possible. But murder on their name is way worse than an 'F.'
I don't know why any student would expect a teacher to put their job on the line to mess with a students grade! My son is a senior and is not required to take a language (I wish he was cuz he's half Puerto Rican and doesn't speak any spanish) and hasn't been required to take one. He had to miss his football teams district championship game because of his grades and you know what I told him? Your grades are your responsibility! I graduated 21 years ago! If you do your work you don't have to worry about failing or being ineligible to play! I made him go speak to the principle about how he can get his grade up, my boy will be 18 next month and I can't be his mouth piece much longer... plus.. I hold my kids accountable if they do something wrong, I don't try to justify it!
Having a teacher like this beautiful woman is a blessing. I've had 3 and at 42, I still have contact with the two who are still living. It changes your life. My condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and students. This is a horrible crime and I was just shocked when I heard about it. I can't imagine ever harming, let alone killing, a teacher about a stupid grade!
Honestly the details aren't known to us but he signed away his Miranda rights and his mom signed something (she allegedly has no idea what) to give them permission so I think the prosecution has a good chance. Just because his mom "assumed" they were interviewing other people doesn't mean the police told her that or mislead her.
I agree. Sounds a bit shady. Trust me if I can wear my old glasses to drive safely, then I can use them to read - even if it’s a struggle. In such a serious situation, ide struggle along.
I‘d really like to know if she even is farsighted lmao. Because if you’re nearsighted you certainly would not need glasses to read. I just really dislike her from how she is handling her sons involvement
My first thought when the mom said she can’t read with her old glasses was, “bullshit!” Without contact lenses or glasses, I am considered legally blind. I am severely near sighted, (I can see about two inches away from my face before things become fuzzy blobs) I can read just fine with outdated glasses. In fact, I can read just fine without contacts or glasses at all, GRANTED, my face has to be practically on top of the paper, but I CAN read it. I bet she signed it without reading it, (we’ve all done it! I do it every time terms and agreements crap gets updated) especially since she SAID she thought it was a bunch of students together being talked to, and that she thought Nohema was still missing, and now she’s just trying to cover her sons ass.
In fairness I don't believe the kids mum in this case ... who in their right mind signs a document from anyone let alone law enforcement when they can't read it themselves. These kids sound utterly vile and I hope the family of this poor lady get justice for her. Sounds like she was amazing and very loved. Didn't know of this case as I'm over in the UK 🇬🇧 but really enjoyed your coverage of this case Stephanie. ❤️
There are too many wrong here. Mom could have called someone-hey, go to the house and get my glasses STAT! Mom screwed up and doesn't want to take responsibility for signing the paper...hmmm. Sounds familiar.
I’m a teacher in a really rough area, and my kids have never shown me anything but straight up love. Sure, they can be disrespectful and they fight each other sometimes, but they do know they EARN what they get. They take ownership. Something that seems to be lacking in these boys, and in a lot of more entitled school districts/places. Really scary and depressing when all you want to do is give these kids the love and education they need and deserve.
I’ve worked as a teacher in low income areas for years and agree. When I moved to a private school I was shocked by how those kids acted. Disrespectful, entitled, rude. Not to mention the parents. My poorer students had better manners and were more wiling to learn
Thank you for being one of the backbones to our country! You are one of the amazing people who care for other children that aren't yours. You want only the best for everyone... theres no judgment! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!
My father's mother was born in 1893 and died in 1979. She birthed and raised eleven, count'em, eleven children. She was pregnant with her last child when her oldest daughter was pregnant with the first of her five sons. I was in high school and visiting my grandmother, only a mile and a half away by road, on foot in the country. I got to her house and she was on the phone with a friend who was worried about a grandchild. I remember it so clearly. My grandmother told her friend, "If they don't know right from wrong by the time they are 16, they never will." I know not every kid is the same. However, there is a pattern of moral development, that despite the fact that yes, the pre-frontal cortex responsible for impulse control isn't fully developed until 25. Doesn't negate the fact that by the time we're two years from being old enough to register to serve in the military, from voting - that we really do, as human beings, know what is right and wrong according to the society we were raised in. This is a discussion that we probably should have as a larger society. It could be we need to see why kids like this are apparently so dismissive of the life of another.
I understand that parents want to protect their children but…these monsters literally MURDERED someone. How can you in good conscience still try to defend your child and try to find excuses? Okay, so the cops didn’t properly interview your son, he still MURDERED someone. This case is such a tragedy. If they’re this young and capable of committing something so atrocious then they should never be released. I hope they never get to live a normal life after taking away someone else’s.
Innocent til proven guilty. Hes 16, brains not fully developed, no life experience, no travel experience, no emotional maturity. PARENTS know that. Good parents know that. And having to ask to see your child during a police interview and denied is illegal in a lot of states. The whole issue of this case isnt about the parents protecting the kids, its the fact there is a possibility he wasnt allowed to see his mother and he was a minor. I'm not defending parents who literally protect monsters and knowing it. Its the fact of possible poor police work 🤷🏼♀️
@@amberf8487 i didn't travel or even have food sometimes when i was 16. so bad i didn't kill people and claimed that i didn't travel and my brain wasn't fully developed!
@@amberf8487 He's a spoiled brat that never heared the word "no" from his mommy. Appareantly he couldn't accept the fact that he didn't get a good grade and it had to be revenged....being 16 is not an excuse.. i did dumb shit when I was 16... DUMB shit... but not EVIL shit.... something is defintely underdeveloped in that brain..but it isn't his age that's causing it!!
@@Catarax28 im not saying its his age im talking about the possiblity of the false evidence! Gotta remember nothing was made public really except the "confession" done. Im not saying he didnt do it or did do it but it is possible that he was denied his rights or coehurst because of not knowing he should have been able to talk to his mom and not knowing about needing a lawyer. Everything that came out was he said she said. And if the lawyer keeps getting stuff thrown out it shows the police did mess up somewhere and lose the perp or have the wrong person all together 🤷🏼♀️
@@amberf8487 Dunno... there's the talk on that app and two of his friend spilling their beans to the police right?? Especially since they talked on that chat before the body was found. So they got lots more besides the confession. But hope the police did a proper enough job and it doesn't lead to mistrial or anything.
I lived in America for two years and did a few courses at a local college as a mature student. I worked hard at the art courses I signed up for but there were some students who were only doing them for the extra credits and put in next to no effort. When they only got B’s and C’s, which I thought was generous, they cornered the teacher and became vocally aggressive, demanding he change the grades to A’s. I couldn’t believe it when he gave into them. It’s terrible what teachers have to put up with. That was in the early nineties so I can only imagine what it’s like now. It comes down to poor parenting and the prevailing culture. In this case, judging be the behaviour of the mother here, I would assume poor parenting. A terrible case, I feel a great deal of sympathy for that poor woman and her family. The monsters who did this should rot in jail.
I’m from Fairfield, a more close knit, accepting and loving community than I can imagine existing anywhere else. I listen to so much true crime, but it hit so differently having it happen so incredibly close to home, at a park my dog and I frequent. She has the most loving family and students who all miss her very much. Rest In Paradise, precious one ❤
Thank you for covering this case. Iowa doesn't get much coverage. Which is a good thing. I am a teacher in a town about 20 minutes away from Fairfield and have spent alot of time there. It is a lovely town. Neoma also taught in the town I live in briefly and my adult children knew her. As a high school teacher it is unsettling to think students are capable of such violence. When I heard about this it made me become much more conscience of my surroundings and I keep a closer eye on students that I know are angry with me. This is a tragic story. Thanks again for covering it, I love to listen to your videos. You often get me through my workouts and housework. When I seen this video come up even after a full day of classes and 4 hours of parent teacher conferences, I knew I had to listen to this one.
They knew and they're proud about it. They just don't want to go to prison. If they knew they could get away with no consequences, they'd be bragging about it and making jokes with their friends.
Will Mill's mother may be losing her child to his extremely adult actions and choices but at least he's alive. It's hard for me to feel bad for her even though that situation is sad and frustrating. I just don't get why people coddle their dangerous children instead of seeking help for them or seeking justice for their awful actions. His mom needs to seek support for herself and stop defending her son. Sorry not sorry but these mothers drive me nuts. One of my childhood "friends" grew up to be a sadistic, dangerous offender. His mom ALWAYS told him nothing was his fault and he's just misunderstood. She never once punished him and he never got in trouble for anything in his whole life. He destroyed lives, assaulted YOUNGER THAN TEEN girls... eff these dangerous kids, man. I don't get it. If my kid was being a turd, I would not defend that crap. She can visit him in prison.
I’m cracking up I was just thinking “geez this kid had more important things to be mad about like his name being WILLARD” I’m glad you brought that up 😂
I'm from Xalapa, Veracruz Mexico too and it's so sad hearing from a fellow citizen in this type of case, when you leave your hometown in the hope of having a better and more secure life for you and your kids and ending up in something as horrible as this... I hope justice will be made for her and her family,
Ay, se me partió el corazón al escuchar que se fue del país por la violencia. La comprendo tanto en ese sentido, así como ella yo igual desearía salir por seguridad pero me da mucha tristeza que le hicieron algo tan atroz estos hijos dlv por algo que ellos se ganaron (una mala calificación, por dios, qué ridiculez). Igual no soy de Veracruz, pero cuídate mucho paisana, y cumple tus sueños así como Nohema cumplió los suyos. 💕 Te deseo lo mejor.
>worried about GPA presumably because it affects his future >murders teacher, effectively destroying his future Great thinking there 🤦🏻♀️ I hope that, if they’re found guilty, they spend a very long time behind bars.
This is also how I feel about all the spouse murders, where they don’t just get a divorce bc they don’t want to lose their good standing in their religious community…like, pretty sure they’re not impressed with your murderous choices either
Our Justice system is most definitely broken. However, this kind of "entitled" killing is beyond senseless and disturbing and disgusting. I'm so sorry for the victim & her loved ones.
Would you pls cover the murder of Craig Sorger? He was a 13 year old autistic boy who was brutally murdered by two of his classmates in 2003, and have both already been released. I think his name often gets forgotten as one of the perpetrators is a semi famous born again extremist Christian who says god has forgiven him. I think Craig Sorger deserves way more, and deserves to be spoken about more than the murderers who got 11 years and 19 years and that’s it. Thank you! And as always you always tell these stories with in depth research and extreme respect. Thank you💙
What an AMAZING woman!! Wow!! Inspirational!! I hope more people learn what an incredible woman she was!! Paul remembered her over a decade later! So many accomplishments and what a role model!!! Absolutely beautiful in every way!
Those boys are guilty as sin, and I hate that the PD messed this up so bad that there’s a chance they could get away with this 😤 I live in IA and remember when this story was on the news … it was shocking and so sad. I hope and pray her family gets justice for this senseless murder 💔 As a side note, thank you for going deep into the IA laws surrounding police interrogations for kids. I had no idea, but glad I know now!
Willard Miller just got sentenced to life with a minimum of 35 years before being eligible for parole. He pled guilty. The judge told him he was lucky that he didn’t have the option of sentencing to life without the possibility of parole because he was a juvenile.
Went in for a drs appt today and the girl working in the parking booth was listening to you. I'd recognize your voice (via RUclips) anywhere! Had a moment with this girl thanks to you! 😁❤️
Wow just wow 😔 this story hit me hard!!. I am might be bias, because I am Mexican. But, I have no sympathy for those two boys, what they did was disgusting and senseless. Also, it was premeditated, it wasn't some anger at the moment. They planned it. Nohema was an amazing woman. She accomplished so much. I was amazed, but all the things she did. She was still young she could have done some more amazing things 😓. Really sad story. I hope her family gets justice and find peace. Thank you Stephanie for all your hard work, in finding as much as possible about the victim and telling her story. And, you are right. Someone should make a movie about the life of Nohema what a bad ass she was!
I'm a mom of 4, and my oldest son is 20. If he ever did something this horrific, most esp bc he got a bad grade, I wouldn't care what police did and I'd be helping them lock him up forever and throw away the key. I have zero sympathy for these psychos, and I partially blame the parents. This mother comes off to me as one of those I hate w a passion; someone who has always made excuses for her brat, always allowed him to lie and manipulate her, and in her eyes he can do no wrong. I've dealt w idiots like this regarding my own kids, and they're insufferable. This mother is a big part of the problem, and she's clearly not a good one imho. Parents actually hurt their kids when they let them get away w crap and make excuses for them, and I believe we're seeing that here. This mother should be more concerned that her own son was capable of beating someone into the afterlife w a baseball bat over whether of not she felt mislead by police. She should go to prison also for being a horrible, disgusting, mother. I hope these 2 little psychos never see the light of day ever again as free ppl.
Absolutely right, the parents are the problem. Specially that she so focused on why the interview him without a lawyer 🤯! My mom is Mexican if some of her children have done that, she will ask the police to see us before prison, and she probably will smack the hell out of us and then say put them behind bars not questions ask lol.
@@perlastutzman151 same, my mother was born in Mexico. If my brother or I had gotten into any kind of trouble that involved the police, she would've smacked the crap out of us & told the police to keep us there. Actually, my aunts & uncles were the same. None of us kids could get away with bad behavior because it was called out in an instant. I'm from Michigan. Currently, there's a case from the town of Oxford where a student shot up the school and killed four of his classmates. His parents were also arrested because they appeared to have purchased the gun that he used in the crime and he was allowed access to it. The parents were also hiding from the police and seemed to be getting ready to run. They were charged with involuntary manslaughter.
@@LisaMarie042 you said everything I was thinking! Good to know there are still mothers like us. I would be the mother driving my kid to the police station to turn himself in. Because I’m sure this mother has never held her kid accountable for anything he thought he’d get away with it.
How could a teacher not be a perfectionist when teaching their own native language? Of course she was hard on them, wouldn't any of us? We all have a certain level of pride in our language, and to feel a student isn't putting in the effort would be frustrating at the very least. I cannot imagine committing murder over a bad grade. My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this woman, who was taken far too soon and under such senseless circumstances.💔
You know, I dont think it should matter if she was hard or easy on the kids. YOU CANT JUST GO FRIGGIN KILL SOMEONE CUZ YOU DONT LIKE THEM OR SOMETHING THEY SAID OR DID. Jesus! Lol. What the hell is WROOOOOONG with people? Im sorry but you understand at like 5 to not hit other people, to say please and thank you. You CERTAINLY understand at 16 that MURDER IS WRONG AND WILL PUT YOU IN PRISON FOR LIFE. Lol. What I do believe in, however, that the ability to rehabilitate them is extremely high and probably the best and only bet that these kids could ever reintegrate into society and not reoffend.
Because the school system is so messed up these days! All of the consequences of acting out and not doing work is gone now. Students can do no assignments the whole year and still pass. Behavioral problems are not reprimanded. Its wild. I understand that this situation is more complex by that but this entitled attitude at the core of it is out of control in schools. This teacher seemed like she was actually trying to hold her Students accountable for their grades.
I have to make a comment on how someone can do this over a GPA. I’m a high school teacher and let me tell you, some parents are insanely tough on their children over their GPA. Not saying that’s the case for these guys, but it definitely is concerning how much pressure some of these kids have on them. GPA is soooo temporary and not worth sacrificing your mental and emotional well-being over. DEFINITELY not worth taking someone’s life over!!
then you talk to the teacher, find out if there's extra credit you can do to bring it back up, a retake test, something. killing the teacher doesn't change your grade
These kids want everything included their grades handed to them. They're not going to learn from an easy-going teacher. Ridiculous I also blame their parents who never tell their kids "no".
This is absolutely sickening. Killing someone over a bad grade? Are you kidding me? I have three teenaged children and I cannot even fathom one of my children doing something like this. I am stunned.
When you spoke about rehabilitation I thought that case you covered on Shanda Sharer. That case stuck with me it was the most horrible murder I’ve ever heard of. I can’t understand how all of the murderers are now free after what they did. The details of how they tortured that girl was horrendous and I don’t believe after doing any of that someone could ever come back from that. They should be in jail for the rest of their lives.
Totally agree. That murder was exceptionally heinous. Even if they were rehabilitated, it doesn't mean they don't deserve to continue to be punished for their actions. It was planned and purposeful, and they all had multiple opportunities to stop it from happening, or going further once it started. It doesn't matter that they were teenagers, imo.
I completely agree, the victims can never return to the person before the heinous crimes took place (that’s if they even survived), so why should the criminal?!? I think the daily news has shown us this is true, time & time again. I wish they’d lay off giving plea deals as well!
As much as I understand that a parent has to be careful what they say before a trial - where is the MORAL horror that your child committed MURDER! Our justice allows NO parental outrage when certainly some is so called for! If my son were responsible for such a heinous crime I do not think I could refrain from screaming at him in front of the whole world! "What the he'll did you think you were doing?"
When this case happened I was stunned and after hearing all the nice things everyone had to say about Nohema it brought tears to my eyes. These kids nowadays are ruthless! This whole plan they came up with just diabolical. They brutally took the life of this sweet, caring mother who had so much to offer for no good reason! I truly hope they do get life! If they can do something this disturbing as teenagers, it’s terrifying to think what they could be capable of if ever released. They don’t deserve lenience. Idc how old they are. This was despicable and calculated. Her poor children. Just senseless. RIP Nohema💔
This case in particular BREAKS MY HEART. Thank you as always for the kindness and humanity you bring to the victim. You described her so we could all feel like we knew her! And im glad for that because now she is gone and this is the only way we can know her. What she says about smiling everyday, just what a truly kind and loving woman who was grateful for her life and family and had it ripped from her by 2 actual little arrogant brats. I dont care if they are young I hope they never get out of jail, they knew what they did, complete cowards. She has a cool, unique name too. Rest in peace Nohema! ❤
Just saw on the news the other day the trial was delayed for these boys yet again. Hope she gets justice soon. I was so sad for her family when I heard this story.
@@Liamluv707 la verdad no sé bien cómo funciona el sistema judicial estadounidense pero tengamos confianza en que alguna consecuencia tendrán estos mocosos asesinos. Leí en otro comentario que alguien decía que quizás la policía está buscando un trato con ambos pero ojalá se pueda dar justicia a la familia de Noema. 🤍
Nah, he’s a murderer. I’m sure the police were also considering the feelings of her family. After all, they’re also the victims. The severity definitely should come into play. If a severe crime is committed do you really want those people out on the streets or attending school?
This may seem silly to some people but for those of you that are Christians out there will you please pray that the owner of my apartment complex replaces our hot water heater. Pray that God lays this upon his heart to have mercy on us before it gets too cold😭 I feel I’m in a safe space here. If I didn’t really need prayer I wouldn’t be asking for it. Stephanie thank you for letting me post my prayer request. I appreciate you very much and I feel that you will understand. I’m older and this is not ok😭 and I sure hope I don’t bring everybody down. God bless each and everyone here.
happy tears because after about one month of taking cold showers which doesn’t seem like a terrible thing until you have to do it. Three days ago I posted this asking for prayer. Today they replaced our hot water heater with a new one😭 for everyone that prayed God bless you and thank you. And seriously it’s been like two years that I have not had a refrigerator. But my freezer does work. So this is really truly a miracle! And I know that people will judge me and please don’t. Please don’t victim shame me because I’m an older lady and I can’t afford anything else right now. I’m just feeling so happy and appreciative😭 and I just can’t thank you enough for your prayer because Jesus heard it and I’ve got a hot water again! And it’s amazing that this is the very first night here in Austin that our temperatures have dropped down to 38°. That shower would’ve been torture. I’m happy 😀 Thank you Jesus 🙏 Thank you who prayed! God is so good. I feel so thankful 😭
This was such a horrifying crime. I’ve seen comments from people who knew her or were her students, and she was a favorite teacher to many. They said she did not grade harshly. She just didn’t pass along slackers. So senseless. I feel like our entire society had gotten so violent. The idea that anyone you disagree with or dislike or did something you dislike is worth physically attacking is so, so wrong.
As a Spanish teacher in rural Texas, I have put off watching this for so long. It’s absolutely terrifying that this happened. My heart aches for her family, her students, and the community.
My dad has taught children with behavioral issues for over 20 years. He had kids who eventually went to prison for violent acts. I just try to keep in mind that this is far from the norm. But this is an extremely sad case.
I tell my kids all the time that if they are ever taken to a police station and asked questions to say nothing except “I want my mom” or “I want a lawyer.” Repeat that and only that until I or a lawyer shows up.
My brother is a defense attorney and on his business card are instructions that basically say to answer no questions, ask for your attorney. My kids were always told same, and to call me as I had POA as soon as I was divorced from their father and had a restraining order. It isn’t about guilt or innocence. It’s about protection.
@@StephanieHarlowe I agree with your POV, Ms. Harlowe, about the police being lazy & that they can lie to you. They shouldn't lie to Judges for any reason, and I think they did. I've told my adult kids, ages 37 through 32, to never speak to cops w/o a lawyer. *I'm a brand new subscriber.* I plan on binge watching you for hours tonight, and in the years (hopefully) to come. *I think the teens are probably guilty.*
People are becoming more and more ruthless at younger and younger ages. I feel like we need to close some of these loopholes that allow these monsters out if it’s pretty obvious they committed the crime. Just my 2 cents. I’m like you Steph and don’t like to give much slack to people we know who are dead to rights guilty. Yes, we should make sure they are convicted fairly, but all these legal gymnastics to get a guilty person off the hook just angers me so much. Anyway, great video as always! Much love sister friend 😊
I agree. Here in Sweden gangs are using young kids to commit murders and other serious violent crimes because children under the age of 15 can’t be prosecuted here. I’m not saying we should throw little kids in adult prisons, but something needs to be done about these loopholes.
There’s a quote in some US documentation, don’t think it’s the constitution, but it’s somewhere in a document like that, and it says how 10 guilty people getting off will always be better than one innocent person being convicted. I thought about it a lot, and the more I did, the more I agreed with this statement. It can be very frustrating, but not as frustrating as lazy police, and a lazy legal system. The system is supposed to protect innocent people, obviously it’s a very flawed system, but innocent until proven guilty is an aspect I would never change. If I was being wrongfully convicted of murder, I would be grateful for all the legal gymnastics that could potentially save my life.
@@latenightdownload there should still be exceptions when the person in question is very much clearly guilty from all the evidence and statements they've made. This family lost a loved one and these people who clearly stalked and murdered over a ridiculous situation shouldn't be allowed to roam free the rest of their lives cause the victim has 0 fault the police didn't do their job exactly right. It's easy to think this way when it's not your loved one being murdered and you're not the one having to see the clear culpable people be let out for technicalities.
Thank you for this I just had a long talk with my 9 and 14 year old sons about their right to remain silent and have a lawyer present. Being a white mom of brown sons we have already had many tough discussions but this is something we hadn't talked about. I used to always think "why would an innocent person need a lawyer". But you are right... Our justice system is broken. It's terrifying. Also, they belong in jail. I truly hope this was done the right way and they aren't set free over poor police work. 😭
"Poor police work" that might be missing a clue or smudging a fingerprint! This was downright unlawful harassment of a minor! Yes, a probably psychopathic murderous minor, but still a child whose parents had rights too! Their mentality was warped by the severity of the crime in their quiet town!
I grew up in Fairfield and currently live in Mt Pleasant, about 20 miles away. We rarely have any serious crimes, especially murder, in this area so this was definitely a shock. Thank you so much for covering this story!!
What an utterly heartbreaking case! What on earth is wrong with those young thugs? I don’t know how human beings can be so vile & cruel. I have a son who is 16. I can’t imagine him or his friends even thinking of doing something so completely senseless. 🥺 WHY??!!? 😠
This happened about two hours south of me, so I was very much aware of this case - it’s an absolutely horrible crime. It’s so hard to get your head around…children, killing…it’s still so very hard to understand.
police: you signed this form that says you permitted the interrogation this woman apparently: I wasn't wearing my glasses police: you're wearing glasses in the CCTV woman: those are the wrong glasses Also, did she just assume that at 5am the police came for a casual chat? oh yea, they always knock potential witnesses out of bed in the night ... completely misleading, it seems so innocent
So tragic, but you’re right… can’t pick and choose when we’re going to follow the rules. I hope the outcome ends up with justice prevailing for her remaining family.
Perfect timing! I have a terrible headache, so I just want to lay down for a little bit, close my eyes, and have someone tell me a story in a comforting voice. Thanks, Stephanie :)
@@artsybatsy are you from England? Or Australia? Not presuming anything I’m just Genuinely curious lol just because no one in New Jersey, USA where I’m from, says cuppa. And I think it’s just darling to say cuppa instead of cup of tea lol but I’m just curious where it is used commonly ❤
If anyone is looking for an update, they both pleaded guilty. Willard got 35 years to life and Jeremy’s sentencing hearing is November 14th/15th of 2023.
Human rights is the way society protects people from harm done to them by others. As far as I’m concerned once you stop being a functioning member of society and harm others, you forfeit those rights. We as a society around the world think too much about the rights of perpetrators rather than the rights of the victims. She had the right to have an afternoon walk. She had a right to grow old. She had a right to live and they robbed her of those rights. Now she has the right to justice and they want to take that too
I love the passion and care you put into your videos and how you honour the victims with such respect whilst telling their story. Rip to this lovely woman
This happened where we live. She was truly a sweet person. I can't even begin to explain just how devastating this was to our community. Even now there's still areas in town and especially at the park itself in tribute to her. All I can say is the kids that are raised In "the movement" community (gurus/rues) are privileged and rarely see true consequences to their actions.
I give you mad props for your growth on these issues Stephanie. So there's this let peeves I have, don't think I've ever said something, maybe I have idk I've been watching for so long, but anyway: you always say "the system is broken". But it's not broken. Something has to break to be broken. The system is working exactly how it's been designed. No amount of reform, or "right", can fix something fundamentally wrong.
I love your sweatshirt!!! In the Midwest we are definitely pulling out the winter clothing!!! Boooo for cold weather but yay for warm,cozy,comfy clothes 😏
I’m from the Midwest living in Florida, I’m sooo envious of the cool weather you guys are coming into. Can still barely step outside in anything but shorts and a tank. I just wanna be bundled up!!
@@playingpossum9656 I'm here in Iowa and have been wanting to live somewhere that's warm year round. I HATE the winter, but if I actually left, I'd probably miss it too. Having 4 seasons is pretty impressive!!🌞🍂❄️⛈️
Haven’t finished the video, but as a criminal justice student I wanted to add my two cents: If Miller signed a waiver then the police didn’t have to stop until he specifically asked for a lawyer. It sounds like his mom is just angry her precious son got caught and she didn’t bother to read anything before signing. The police have no obligation to inform that you’re a suspect when questioning you, and it’s not their fault that you were stupid and didn’t get a lawyer. It’s not misleading or lying to just ask for an interview, they didn’t arrest or detain him on the spot, he was free to go or ask for his mommy. He just didn’t because he’s a pompous ass who thought he could murder someone and escape all consequences. Their job is to investigate and catch the killer, not coddle a 16 year old who has never been told no in his life. Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree & it sounds like miller learned his snobby entitlement from his mother. The police obviously have more evidence than just Snapchat messages and that’s probably not the only evidence referenced in the pc affidavit, idk if that’s public info yet. It’s a heinous crime and I have no sympathy for him, the police did their job fully and correctly and hopefully the system works and he goes away forever.
I sincerely hope legalities don’t ruin the justice for this case. Nohema deserves better than that. I still cannot fathom murdering someone for a grade you earned, and nor can I fathom being more upset about how your son was questioned than the idea he was questioned and confessed to being part of a murder.
Your videos never cease to bring me to tears to hear about the lives of those who meet such an abrupt and tragic end. It’s so bittersweet to hear about their wonderful attributes and the people who love them so dearly, knowing their fate. 😔
This is why police misconduct is so dangerous! Not only does it lead to innocent people being sentenced for crimes they didn't commit, but it also often leads to clearly guilty individuals walking free because evidence has to be thrown out.
I love how you highlighted Nohema in the beginning and followed up her lifestory by saying ‘you could write a book, or you could write a movie about her’. 💕 She definitely deserves to be more known than the killers. Love all the research and work you do, your channel is unique because we feel your love for history in your storytelling.
Even though these boys are for sure guilty and deserve their punishments I agree with not being ok with him signing away his Miranda rights. We have them for a reason.
0:52 intro is over and 7:29 the sponsor is over. Being from Iowa, I heard about this when this broke. What happened to Nohema is truly terrible, may she Rest In Peace.
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They were old enough to know what they were doing, certainly, while they were beating this poor woman, they knew what kind of pain they were inflicting
i live only an hour away from where this happened and i feel i can speak from everyone in iowa that says this case has absolutely shocked and upset us. thank you for covering this stephanie!
How do you know the mother is not lying? It's clear to me she doesn't have any issue making excuses for her son!! Do you really believe everything she says!?
Why do parents of kids who are obviously murderers try to defend them so much? If my kid was on trial for murder and there was evidence that they did it, I'd be like, "You're on your own! You are not my child! Bye!"
You obviously do not understand the unconditional love of a mother. Do you condone what they did? Absolutely not. But at the end of the day, that is still your child & you will always love them regardless of what they have done…
Wow- I would feel like obviously I had completely failed as a mom, and would seek to do anything I could, to be the best mom I could be, in the aftermath. Nothing could ever make up for helping to create whatever conditions had lead up to murder, but that doesn’t release a person from the responsibility to do everything they can, regardless.
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They didn't need their mommies with them when they murdered an innocent woman and hid her body...so I'm sorry if I don't feel sorry for them and how the police handled them. I respect however that there are rules and laws....I hope that the prosecution is able to overcome what the Miller defense is trying to pull...if this gets thrown out bc evidence can't be used based on how it was obtained, then a murderer will walk free, and the victims family goes on without justice. I love my kids, but I would not protect them if they were involved in something like this.
I’ve got to agree with you. I was teetering with the fact that they may have had their right violated but you’re right…damn that!
I agree. Plus, he’s not a “child” in Iowa
Ur a hypocrite then lol so judicial of you :)
I'm sorry but in this scenario it was the police and the prosecution that tried to "pull something" and if those boys walk free - that's on them. Just like Stephanie said, law enforcement did a piss poor job completely unnecessarily considering the amount if evidence they have had. The laws are in place to protect everyone, you included, from a wrongful prosecution and we all know those happen all the time.
I agree. I think that the justice system is flawed and that police fucked up if what his mom is saying is true... however he was old enough to know what he did was wrong, he's old enough to do a crime, so he needs to do his time and mom needs to realize how serious this is. He doesn't need mommies permission to speak. He's a big boy.
"Willard goes by his middle name" Oh, good. "Chaiden" Never mind.
Lmao … I needed this .. Comment of the year lol
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Well he could have gone by his middle name of “Noble” 😮 His mother really knew how to pick great names.
Hahaha I really needed to read that comment, that made me laugh more than it should've.
😂 yeah I feel like this was his mother having delusions of grandeur convincing herself that her son from middle of nowhere Idaho will be the next wolf on Wall Street and needed a pompous yuppie name to go with the status and polo shirts like the rest of them.
She didn't give him a bad grade he earned a bad grade.
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That’s what I kept saying while watching. He was mad that he earned a poor grade.
I love Stephanie but this did bother me lol Word choice is important
Exactly. I earned a lot of bad grades in my time. I never considered hurting anyone.
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The fact that their parents are bending over backwards to help them get away with it instead of making them understand why what they did is wrong and making sure they serve the time for the crime they committed is actually why they even did it in the first place.
This !! Exactly .. these boys have probably gotten away with everything their whole lives !
Bingo 👌
That's so perfectly well said
To be fair, their parents aren't trying to make them get away with it, they actually think they are innocent.
Yes; thank you! These two methodically planned killing a person by beating them with a baseball bat, disposing of the evidence, and then proceeded to brag about it on social media. The parents are sitting there boo-hooing because the police told them the cops were talking to everyone rather than saying we are looking to see if you jerk of a son had anything to do with it? Come on now!
If I was that boy's mother, I would not be fighting so hard to get all the evidence thrown out when it's blatantly obvious he was involved. This mother seems to care more about her son evading consequences than she does the tragic loss of a human life.
Agreed. Part of being a good parent is allowing your kids to face the consequences of their actions. It doesn't mean you don't love them or won't help them through it, but it does mean you don't help your kid shirk responsibility. He beat someone to death. That takes a lot of force and time to do. It's not like he accidentally ran over her when she was jogging at midnight and he was supposed to be asleep at home.
I see it all the time in homicides committed by teen/young adult guys, and it is clear how they got to that point being enabled their entire life
She's likely been cleaning up his messes his whole life, hence why he turned into a killer.
Right? As a mother I feel disgusted, it feels morally wrong for what she’s doing. Like I do get it, but there is no way I could look my kid in the face knowing he did he murdered his teacher and just try to get him to have zero consequences. Like dude..
@@latenightdownload aiden fucci, Chris watts Mom, that dude that killed Yeardly Love’s mom… it’s a whole problem
Really proud of the kids who came forward about the screenshots and information they knew.
Yes! Examples of the fact that this age knows duty and honor!
Yes! If their parents aren’t holding them accountable I’m glad their friends are
You stopping for a mini “why did his parents name him Willard Miller” rant is exactly why I will forever be listening to you. ❤
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When I was growing up, the name Willard was central to a horror movie that I never saw, about a rat. So the idea of naming a child that is beyond comprehension. OTOH, it’s a fine name for a villain, so maybe the parents did right. Willard Miller is a POS.
Lol I was thinking about the same as you .
His name wasn't Willard, but I had a locker right next to a kid named Will Miller in high school because lockers were assigned alphabetically by grade. We used to call him Willard too. Never knew about the weird connection, we just thought it was funny.
Why did her parents name her stephan? Same treatment
If the police showed up at my door at 5:30 am, I would automatically assume it was not just “we’re just talking to everyone”.
That's because you watch true crime. My parents have been asked to talk by the police at 5 am because a body was found in front of the apartment building they were living in. It turned out to be suicide but all the doors below the person's houses were talked to by the police. That's literally the first thing that pops in your mind unless you know something, like the fact that you or someone in your household committed a crime.
Right???
Why? If a person, known by you or your child is missing, time is of the essence.
Society today is surreal. Am I the only one who finds it absurd that a mother finds that her son being questioned by police more upsetting or wrong than the fact that her kid MURDERED someone in cold blood over a BAD GRADE?! I don't even want to imagine what my parents' reactions would have been had this been me.. Being questioned by the police without a parent or lawyer present would have been the absolute least of my worries.
That’s what I was thinking, her son beat someone to death with a bat… nothing else would matter
I know right. It's insanity. My parents would've beat me senseless and disowned me if I even thought about doing this nonsense. People haven't got morals anymore. It's truly scary
I am so glad I'm not the only one questioning this awful mother.
Exactly my thoughts! Honestly, I'd leave the boy to rot in jail. I don't care if the evidence was obtained legally or not! These mothers are enablers!
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Working in education, this story is incredibly troubling and telling regarding the treatment of education professionals by students and parents who refuse to hold their children accountable and think they can do no wrong. Many teachers and admin cite that the entitlement and absolute out of control behavior demonstrated by students is what leads to high burnout and turnover. Parents aren’t parenting, then take the side of their children no matter the situation, and admin’s hands are often tied and at the mercy of these kids and their families. This seems like the extreme of what has been happening across the country, but a horrifying thought that being a strict teacher these days can get you killed by the very children you care about and work so hard to help. I hope Nohema and her family get the justice they deserve. It scares me to think what will happen if others get the idea they can get away with something this heinous if you don’t like your teacher.
It’s parent teacher conference time and we just got a “how to talk to angry or upset parents” email. That we can ask for another staff to sit in. That we should start with only positives since its first marking period. That we should show empathy first. Meanwhile, we are fearful of the kids themselves, and dread meeting the people who are raising them.
It's almost like government should put a little effort into freeing up parents time so they can actually parent instead of depending on underpaid teachers to serve as nannies. Speaking of underpaid teachers, the government should probably do something about that too.
Ooof. When our priorities are so far away from normal.
These kiddos are future adults. Actions have consequences, when the "almost" adults of our society can't emotionally deal with difficulties, disappointment or discipline what happens when they get the wrong coffee? Or miss a bill?
@@Shomealiens how do you propose the government do this?
@@ashleyruma9591 I'm at the other end of the scale. When my son was in elementary school, I went to parent teacher conferences and found out that my son had not been turning in his homework. He did complete it, because he sat at the kitchen table to do it while I cooked. I even helped him if he had questions, but he neglected to turn it in to the teacher. Of course I became concerned because I realized that he was going to fail the class, as 50% of the grade is homework. So I asked the teacher about him repeating the grade, she said, "Oh, no, he's very intelligent. When I call on him in class he usually has the correct answer. I'm going to give him a B-." I was appalled. I asked her why. She responded that "it will look bad on the school" if she doesn't pass him. I was horrified. The following year, I decided to homeschool my son, to hold him to higher standards than the schools in my area.
I can identify with the mother wanting to protect the rights of her child, but at the end of the day, I would be more concerned that I raised a child that could beat anyone with a baseball bat, let alone murder them. If I didn't see the problem before it came to this, it would be devastating.
have to completely agree with this sentiment... we would hope and pray to see these signs first 😕😔
I can't help thinking the Mum had an inkling of her Son's involvement, was in some shock and on an autopilot. In hindsight she wishes she'd acted differently.
Would've definitely liked to have known about the boys history.
The entitlement this boy had - to be too lazy to repeat to achieve the level of marks at school he seems to have so desperately needed - must have come from his parents.
Totally agree. Plus...over a bad grade? I mean, beating someone to death is probably never the right choice but it's not like he wandered into a ped0phile rap!ng a baby in the forest and he lost it and beat them to death. He meticulously stalked an old, defensive woman and beat her to death. Plus he had his friend help him to make extra sure she would never walk away.
I'd be even more upset as Jeremy's mom though. Beating someone to death with a baseball bat over a bad grade is bad...beating someone to death because your friend got a bad grade? Worse.
Poor Nohema. She seemed like such a nice person. I just can't understand what they were thinking! a bad grade is worse than murdering someone?! Did he not think that maybe becoming a killer will ruin his life way more than a bad grade? geez this world is insane.
I live literally 20 minutes away and this is a very small farming community if you're from here nothing like this ever happens literally your neighbors are like family. I have been waiting for somebody to cover this case I think I may have even recommended it! If her family watches this video I just want you guys to know that I am so sorry for your loss nobody should ever have to go through this hugs from your neighbor, we are all with you in prayer. I was so very thankful to see that they are going to be charged as adults, but I hope your family gets the Justice they deserve soon when those verdicts are red that they will never see freedom again.
I want to add that I had no idea how amazing she was and that makes me feel so much closer to her as a person. I am so, so, very sorry that you guys. have lost such an amazing woman. I wish I could do something to help your family and will do some looking to see if there is any donations that can be sent. Im sorry and I can't say that enough after watching this video.
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These two beta punks should fry🔥
@@millybrat You are such an a ss. This person typed such a long and meaningful message to this poor woman's family and that's all you can say?? I'm sure she felt long winded and didn't realize. Obviously she knows red and read are different. You're truly a nasty person. Go ruin someone else's day
@@millybrat really? Okay grammar police. 🙄
I literally could not stop crying at 49:00 …the thought of someone dying at the hands of two boys who were more upset about their own consequences of their lack of effort in school than the actual value of human life must have been terrible. I am praying for the family.
She was probably just a regular teacher. She expected the students to do the work. There probably wasn't any coddling and these entitled kids weren't used to it.
I'm ruminating on how a female Mexicana was likely considered "less than" by these white boys.😅
I agree, and I'm not sure about Fairfield but I'm 30 mins away and language classes weren't even required. I wonder why they just didn't drop the class, if possible. But murder on their name is way worse than an 'F.'
Seems like some of the entitled parents weren't used to it either. Willard got his raging sense of entitlement from somewhere.
@@Carmen-us1ew some places/schools make it a requirement. I had to take Spanish and Korean here in FL to even pass.
I don't know why any student would expect a teacher to put their job on the line to mess with a students grade! My son is a senior and is not required to take a language (I wish he was cuz he's half Puerto Rican and doesn't speak any spanish) and hasn't been required to take one. He had to miss his football teams district championship game because of his grades and you know what I told him? Your grades are your responsibility! I graduated 21 years ago! If you do your work you don't have to worry about failing or being ineligible to play! I made him go speak to the principle about how he can get his grade up, my boy will be 18 next month and I can't be his mouth piece much longer... plus.. I hold my kids accountable if they do something wrong, I don't try to justify it!
Having a teacher like this beautiful woman is a blessing. I've had 3 and at 42, I still have contact with the two who are still living. It changes your life.
My condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and students. This is a horrible crime and I was just shocked when I heard about it. I can't imagine ever harming, let alone killing, a teacher about a stupid grade!
Honestly the details aren't known to us but he signed away his Miranda rights and his mom signed something (she allegedly has no idea what) to give them permission so I think the prosecution has a good chance. Just because his mom "assumed" they were interviewing other people doesn't mean the police told her that or mislead her.
The whole "I left my glasses at home" either means she's not very bright under stress (yeah, it can happen) or completely full of crap.
I agree. Sounds a bit shady. Trust me if I can wear my old glasses to drive safely, then I can use them to read - even if it’s a struggle. In such a serious situation, ide struggle along.
I‘d really like to know if she even is farsighted lmao. Because if you’re nearsighted you certainly would not need glasses to read.
I just really dislike her from how she is handling her sons involvement
Not to mention if your sight is that bad without glasses, don’t sign a legal document you can’t read
My first thought when the mom said she can’t read with her old glasses was, “bullshit!”
Without contact lenses or glasses, I am considered legally blind. I am severely near sighted, (I can see about two inches away from my face before things become fuzzy blobs) I can read just fine with outdated glasses. In fact, I can read just fine without contacts or glasses at all, GRANTED, my face has to be practically on top of the paper, but I CAN read it. I bet she signed it without reading it, (we’ve all done it! I do it every time terms and agreements crap gets updated) especially since she SAID she thought it was a bunch of students together being talked to, and that she thought Nohema was still missing, and now she’s just trying to cover her sons ass.
In fairness I don't believe the kids mum in this case ... who in their right mind signs a document from anyone let alone law enforcement when they can't read it themselves. These kids sound utterly vile and I hope the family of this poor lady get justice for her. Sounds like she was amazing and very loved. Didn't know of this case as I'm over in the UK 🇬🇧 but really enjoyed your coverage of this case Stephanie. ❤️
There are too many wrong here. Mom could have called someone-hey, go to the house and get my glasses STAT! Mom screwed up and doesn't want to take responsibility for signing the paper...hmmm. Sounds familiar.
I’m a teacher in a really rough area, and my kids have never shown me anything but straight up love. Sure, they can be disrespectful and they fight each other sometimes, but they do know they EARN what they get. They take ownership. Something that seems to be lacking in these boys, and in a lot of more entitled school districts/places. Really scary and depressing when all you want to do is give these kids the love and education they need and deserve.
I’ve worked as a teacher in low income areas for years and agree. When I moved to a private school I was shocked by how those kids acted. Disrespectful, entitled, rude. Not to mention the parents. My poorer students had better manners and were more wiling to learn
Thank you for being one of the backbones to our country! You are one of the amazing people who care for other children that aren't yours. You want only the best for everyone... theres no judgment! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!
Difference between sliver spoon babies and do what you got to do babies
My father's mother was born in 1893 and died in 1979. She birthed and raised eleven, count'em, eleven children. She was pregnant with her last child when her oldest daughter was pregnant with the first of her five sons. I was in high school and visiting my grandmother, only a mile and a half away by road, on foot in the country. I got to her house and she was on the phone with a friend who was worried about a grandchild. I remember it so clearly. My grandmother told her friend, "If they don't know right from wrong by the time they are 16, they never will." I know not every kid is the same. However, there is a pattern of moral development, that despite the fact that yes, the pre-frontal cortex responsible for impulse control isn't fully developed until 25. Doesn't negate the fact that by the time we're two years from being old enough to register to serve in the military, from voting - that we really do, as human beings, know what is right and wrong according to the society we were raised in. This is a discussion that we probably should have as a larger society. It could be we need to see why kids like this are apparently so dismissive of the life of another.
I understand that parents want to protect their children but…these monsters literally MURDERED someone. How can you in good conscience still try to defend your child and try to find excuses? Okay, so the cops didn’t properly interview your son, he still MURDERED someone. This case is such a tragedy. If they’re this young and capable of committing something so atrocious then they should never be released. I hope they never get to live a normal life after taking away someone else’s.
Innocent til proven guilty.
Hes 16, brains not fully developed, no life experience, no travel experience, no emotional maturity. PARENTS know that. Good parents know that. And having to ask to see your child during a police interview and denied is illegal in a lot of states. The whole issue of this case isnt about the parents protecting the kids, its the fact there is a possibility he wasnt allowed to see his mother and he was a minor.
I'm not defending parents who literally protect monsters and knowing it. Its the fact of possible poor police work 🤷🏼♀️
@@amberf8487 i didn't travel or even have food sometimes when i was 16. so bad i didn't kill people and claimed that i didn't travel and my brain wasn't fully developed!
@@amberf8487 He's a spoiled brat that never heared the word "no" from his mommy. Appareantly he couldn't accept the fact that he didn't get a good grade and it had to be revenged....being 16 is not an excuse.. i did dumb shit when I was 16... DUMB shit... but not EVIL shit.... something is defintely underdeveloped in that brain..but it isn't his age that's causing it!!
@@Catarax28 im not saying its his age im talking about the possiblity of the false evidence! Gotta remember nothing was made public really except the "confession" done. Im not saying he didnt do it or did do it but it is possible that he was denied his rights or coehurst because of not knowing he should have been able to talk to his mom and not knowing about needing a lawyer. Everything that came out was he said she said. And if the lawyer keeps getting stuff thrown out it shows the police did mess up somewhere and lose the perp or have the wrong person all together 🤷🏼♀️
@@amberf8487 Dunno... there's the talk on that app and two of his friend spilling their beans to the police right?? Especially since they talked on that chat before the body was found. So they got lots more besides the confession. But hope the police did a proper enough job and it doesn't lead to mistrial or anything.
I lived in America for two years and did a few courses at a local college as a mature student. I worked hard at the art courses I signed up for but there were some students who were only doing them for the extra credits and put in next to no effort. When they only got B’s and C’s, which I thought was generous, they cornered the teacher and became vocally aggressive, demanding he change the grades to A’s. I couldn’t believe it when he gave into them. It’s terrible what teachers have to put up with. That was in the early nineties so I can only imagine what it’s like now. It comes down to poor parenting and the prevailing culture. In this case, judging be the behaviour of the mother here, I would assume poor parenting. A terrible case, I feel a great deal of sympathy for that poor woman and her family. The monsters who did this should rot in jail.
I’m from Fairfield, a more close knit, accepting and loving community than I can imagine existing anywhere else. I listen to so much true crime, but it hit so differently having it happen so incredibly close to home, at a park my dog and I frequent. She has the most loving family and students who all miss her very much. Rest In Paradise, precious one ❤
So sorry you are experiencing this. It must be traumatic. 💕💕💕
In a similar boat to you, sending love
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I’m from Ottumwa but my in laws live in FF. So so sad, it definitely does hit different when it’s so close to home.
Thank you for covering this case. Iowa doesn't get much coverage. Which is a good thing. I am a teacher in a town about 20 minutes away from Fairfield and have spent alot of time there. It is a lovely town. Neoma also taught in the town I live in briefly and my adult children knew her. As a high school teacher it is unsettling to think students are capable of such violence. When I heard about this it made me become much more conscience of my surroundings and I keep a closer eye on students that I know are angry with me. This is a tragic story. Thanks again for covering it, I love to listen to your videos. You often get me through my workouts and housework. When I seen this video come up even after a full day of classes and 4 hours of parent teacher conferences, I knew I had to listen to this one.
Stay safe out there!! Thanks for being here!
God, you can see the smirk on Willard- they knew what they were doing.
They knew and they're proud about it. They just don't want to go to prison. If they knew they could get away with no consequences, they'd be bragging about it and making jokes with their friends.
Will Mill's mother may be losing her child to his extremely adult actions and choices but at least he's alive. It's hard for me to feel bad for her even though that situation is sad and frustrating. I just don't get why people coddle their dangerous children instead of seeking help for them or seeking justice for their awful actions. His mom needs to seek support for herself and stop defending her son. Sorry not sorry but these mothers drive me nuts. One of my childhood "friends" grew up to be a sadistic, dangerous offender. His mom ALWAYS told him nothing was his fault and he's just misunderstood. She never once punished him and he never got in trouble for anything in his whole life. He destroyed lives, assaulted YOUNGER THAN TEEN girls... eff these dangerous kids, man. I don't get it. If my kid was being a turd, I would not defend that crap. She can visit him in prison.
If I killed someone my parents would have been like "see you in prison".
100 percent right
I’m cracking up I was just thinking “geez this kid had more important things to be mad about like his name being WILLARD” I’m glad you brought that up 😂
Haha same. I kept thinking Willard Miller, what a strange alliterative name 🤦🏼♀️
If I was covering this case I would’ve called him Willy Milly, better yet Willy Nilly😉
My grandfather was an immigrant from Germany. His name was Willard, but he went by "Bill". He didn't like Willard at all.
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I'm from Xalapa, Veracruz Mexico too and it's so sad hearing from a fellow citizen in this type of case, when you leave your hometown in the hope of having a better and more secure life for you and your kids and ending up in something as horrible as this... I hope justice will be made for her and her family,
Ay, se me partió el corazón al escuchar que se fue del país por la violencia. La comprendo tanto en ese sentido, así como ella yo igual desearía salir por seguridad pero me da mucha tristeza que le hicieron algo tan atroz estos hijos dlv por algo que ellos se ganaron (una mala calificación, por dios, qué ridiculez).
Igual no soy de Veracruz, pero cuídate mucho paisana, y cumple tus sueños así como Nohema cumplió los suyos. 💕 Te deseo lo mejor.
>worried about GPA presumably because it affects his future
>murders teacher, effectively destroying his future
Great thinking there 🤦🏻♀️ I hope that, if they’re found guilty, they spend a very long time behind bars.
This is also how I feel about all the spouse murders, where they don’t just get a divorce bc they don’t want to lose their good standing in their religious community…like, pretty sure they’re not impressed with your murderous choices either
Very well said! Makes no sense.
@@sarahissersohn5495 100% agree, it makes no sense.
exactly! you know what will cover up a bad grade on your record? murder, of course
My spouse is a teacher and now I know my worst fear could be a reality. Some of the things kids say really scares me.
Our Justice system is most definitely broken. However, this kind of "entitled" killing is beyond senseless and disturbing and disgusting. I'm so sorry for the victim & her loved ones.
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Yeah..... murder is like the new tiktok challenge :(
So basically, we lost Willard at age 6. Round of applause for that parenting 👏👏👏
Would you pls cover the murder of Craig Sorger? He was a 13 year old autistic boy who was brutally murdered by two of his classmates in 2003, and have both already been released. I think his name often gets forgotten as one of the perpetrators is a semi famous born again extremist Christian who says god has forgiven him. I think Craig Sorger deserves way more, and deserves to be spoken about more than the murderers who got 11 years and 19 years and that’s it.
Thank you!
And as always you always tell these stories with in depth research and extreme respect.
Thank you💙
These mothers become their children's Enablers to do these crimes!!!! ....."Mum will help" .....It's sickening!!
"She's like a sickness in my brain"
The excitement when I hear the intro song gets me every time! Lovvveeeeeeee
Right! I love the song it pumps me up everytime
Ah, yes, the excitement of watching a story about an innocent person brutally murdered for your own entertainment
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Why are you here, replying to a comment on a video that's in a genre that obviously doesn't 'entertain' you?
I used to hate the song but now it’s so catchy
Me too!
What an AMAZING woman!! Wow!! Inspirational!! I hope more people learn what an incredible woman she was!!
Paul remembered her over a decade later! So many accomplishments and what a role model!!! Absolutely beautiful in every way!
Those boys are guilty as sin, and I hate that the PD messed this up so bad that there’s a chance they could get away with this 😤 I live in IA and remember when this story was on the news … it was shocking and so sad. I hope and pray her family gets justice for this senseless murder 💔
As a side note, thank you for going deep into the IA laws surrounding police interrogations for kids. I had no idea, but glad I know now!
Willard Miller just got sentenced to life with a minimum of 35 years before being eligible for parole. He pled guilty. The judge told him he was lucky that he didn’t have the option of sentencing to life without the possibility of parole because he was a juvenile.
Justice was served🎉
Went in for a drs appt today and the girl working in the parking booth was listening to you. I'd recognize your voice (via RUclips) anywhere! Had a moment with this girl thanks to you! 😁❤️
That’s so cute! ❤
This is adorable !
Wow just wow 😔 this story hit me hard!!. I am might be bias, because I am Mexican. But, I have no sympathy for those two boys, what they did was disgusting and senseless. Also, it was premeditated, it wasn't some anger at the moment. They planned it. Nohema was an amazing woman. She accomplished so much. I was amazed, but all the things she did. She was still young she could have done some more amazing things 😓. Really sad story. I hope her family gets justice and find peace. Thank you Stephanie for all your hard work, in finding as much as possible about the victim and telling her story. And, you are right. Someone should make a movie about the life of Nohema what a bad ass she was!
Yeah i don’t have much sympathy for them myself
I'm a mom of 4, and my oldest son is 20. If he ever did something this horrific, most esp bc he got a bad grade, I wouldn't care what police did and I'd be helping them lock him up forever and throw away the key. I have zero sympathy for these psychos, and I partially blame the parents. This mother comes off to me as one of those I hate w a passion; someone who has always made excuses for her brat, always allowed him to lie and manipulate her, and in her eyes he can do no wrong. I've dealt w idiots like this regarding my own kids, and they're insufferable. This mother is a big part of the problem, and she's clearly not a good one imho. Parents actually hurt their kids when they let them get away w crap and make excuses for them, and I believe we're seeing that here.
This mother should be more concerned that her own son was capable of beating someone into the afterlife w a baseball bat over whether of not she felt mislead by police. She should go to prison also for being a horrible, disgusting, mother. I hope these 2 little psychos never see the light of day ever again as free ppl.
Absolutely right, the parents are the problem. Specially that she so focused on why the interview him without a lawyer 🤯! My mom is Mexican if some of her children have done that, she will ask the police to see us before prison, and she probably will smack the hell out of us and then say put them behind bars not questions ask lol.
@@perlastutzman151 same, my mother was born in Mexico. If my brother or I had gotten into any kind of trouble that involved the police, she would've smacked the crap out of us & told the police to keep us there. Actually, my aunts & uncles were the same. None of us kids could get away with bad behavior because it was called out in an instant.
I'm from Michigan. Currently, there's a case from the town of Oxford where a student shot up the school and killed four of his classmates. His parents were also arrested because they appeared to have purchased the gun that he used in the crime and he was allowed access to it. The parents were also hiding from the police and seemed to be getting ready to run. They were charged with involuntary manslaughter.
@@LisaMarie042 you said everything I was thinking! Good to know there are still mothers like us. I would be the mother driving my kid to the police station to turn himself in. Because I’m sure this mother has never held her kid accountable for anything he thought he’d get away with it.
How could a teacher not be a perfectionist when teaching their own native language? Of course she was hard on them, wouldn't any of us? We all have a certain level of pride in our language, and to feel a student isn't putting in the effort would be frustrating at the very least. I cannot imagine committing murder over a bad grade.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this woman, who was taken far too soon and under such senseless circumstances.💔
You know, I dont think it should matter if she was hard or easy on the kids. YOU CANT JUST GO FRIGGIN KILL SOMEONE CUZ YOU DONT LIKE THEM OR SOMETHING THEY SAID OR DID. Jesus! Lol. What the hell is WROOOOOONG with people? Im sorry but you understand at like 5 to not hit other people, to say please and thank you. You CERTAINLY understand at 16 that MURDER IS WRONG AND WILL PUT YOU IN PRISON FOR LIFE. Lol. What I do believe in, however, that the ability to rehabilitate them is extremely high and probably the best and only bet that these kids could ever reintegrate into society and not reoffend.
@@brendacroteau exactly! I had some teachers who were actually bullies. I still didn't have the right to kill them 💁♀️
Because the school system is so messed up these days! All of the consequences of acting out and not doing work is gone now. Students can do no assignments the whole year and still pass. Behavioral problems are not reprimanded. Its wild. I understand that this situation is more complex by that but this entitled attitude at the core of it is out of control in schools. This teacher seemed like she was actually trying to hold her Students accountable for their grades.
@@mrdad-zl9zl not sure what school your kids go to but my kids school def is on top of shit and aware
@@erincostello7792 seriously tho! I had plenty of asshole teachers! Dont mean Im gonna
murder them for Gods sake!!!
I have to make a comment on how someone can do this over a GPA. I’m a high school teacher and let me tell you, some parents are insanely tough on their children over their GPA. Not saying that’s the case for these guys, but it definitely is concerning how much pressure some of these kids have on them. GPA is soooo temporary and not worth sacrificing your mental and emotional well-being over. DEFINITELY not worth taking someone’s life over!!
then you talk to the teacher, find out if there's extra credit you can do to bring it back up, a retake test, something. killing the teacher doesn't change your grade
I had a very similar spanish teacher during my HS years. My heart goes out to her students. A teacher like that really changes lives! 💔
These kids want everything included their grades handed to them. They're not going to learn from an easy-going teacher. Ridiculous I also blame their parents who never tell their kids "no".
This is absolutely sickening. Killing someone over a bad grade? Are you kidding me? I have three teenaged children and I cannot even fathom one of my children doing something like this. I am stunned.
When you spoke about rehabilitation I thought that case you covered on Shanda Sharer. That case stuck with me it was the most horrible murder I’ve ever heard of. I can’t understand how all of the murderers are now free after what they did. The details of how they tortured that girl was horrendous and I don’t believe after doing any of that someone could ever come back from that. They should be in jail for the rest of their lives.
Totally agree. That murder was exceptionally heinous. Even if they were rehabilitated, it doesn't mean they don't deserve to continue to be punished for their actions. It was planned and purposeful, and they all had multiple opportunities to stop it from happening, or going further once it started. It doesn't matter that they were teenagers, imo.
I completely agree, the victims can never return to the person before the heinous crimes took place (that’s if they even survived), so why should the criminal?!? I think the daily news has shown us this is true, time & time again. I wish they’d lay off giving plea deals as well!
Wait until you hear about Junko Furuta... that case will make you want to punch something.
The brutality that some heinous creatures can inflict on others is utterly unimaginable to ‘normal’ people! 😠
@@Two-Bit You’re so right… God bless her. That situation angers me.
As much as I understand that a parent has to be careful what they say before a trial - where is the MORAL horror that your child committed MURDER! Our justice allows NO parental outrage when certainly some is so called for! If my son were responsible for such a heinous crime I do not think I could refrain from screaming at him in front of the whole world! "What the he'll did you think you were doing?"
When this case happened I was stunned and after hearing all the nice things everyone had to say about Nohema it brought tears to my eyes. These kids nowadays are ruthless! This whole plan they came up with just diabolical. They brutally took the life of this sweet, caring mother who had so much to offer for no good reason! I truly hope they do get life! If they can do something this disturbing as teenagers, it’s terrifying to think what they could be capable of if ever released. They don’t deserve lenience. Idc how old they are. This was despicable and calculated. Her poor children. Just senseless. RIP Nohema💔
This case in particular BREAKS MY HEART. Thank you as always for the kindness and humanity you bring to the victim. You described her so we could all feel like we knew her! And im glad for that because now she is gone and this is the only way we can know her. What she says about smiling everyday, just what a truly kind and loving woman who was grateful for her life and family and had it ripped from her by 2 actual little arrogant brats. I dont care if they are young I hope they never get out of jail, they knew what they did, complete cowards. She has a cool, unique name too. Rest in peace Nohema! ❤
Just saw on the news the other day the trial was delayed for these boys yet again. Hope she gets justice soon. I was so sad for her family when I heard this story.
When you commit murder your brain expands to adult size so you can legally waive your miranda rights without a parent and be tried as an adult.
@@Liamluv707 la verdad no sé bien cómo funciona el sistema judicial estadounidense pero tengamos confianza en que alguna consecuencia tendrán estos mocosos asesinos. Leí en otro comentario que alguien decía que quizás la policía está buscando un trato con ambos pero ojalá se pueda dar justicia a la familia de Noema. 🤍
Mommy signed the interview release form and she knew exactly what was going on.
This!!!!
Ikr
This!
No she didn’t lol wtf
@@sophiesaros7616 she absolutely 1000% did.
Nah, he’s a murderer. I’m sure the police were also considering the feelings of her family. After all, they’re also the victims. The severity definitely should come into play. If a severe crime is committed do you really want those people out on the streets or attending school?
@Jasmine Sploots I’m sure a judge won’t have any issues with the way things played out
This may seem silly to some people but for those of you that are Christians out there will you please pray that the owner of my apartment complex replaces our hot water heater. Pray that God lays this upon his heart to have mercy on us before it gets too cold😭 I feel I’m in a safe space here. If I didn’t really need prayer I wouldn’t be asking for it. Stephanie thank you for letting me post my prayer request. I appreciate you very much and I feel that you will understand. I’m older and this is not ok😭 and I sure hope I don’t bring everybody down. God bless each and everyone here.
happy tears because after about one month of taking cold showers which doesn’t seem like a terrible thing until you have to do it. Three days ago I posted this asking for prayer. Today they replaced our hot water heater with a new one😭 for everyone that prayed God bless you and thank you. And seriously it’s been like two years that I have not had a refrigerator. But my freezer does work. So this is really truly a miracle! And I know that people will judge me and please don’t. Please don’t victim shame me because I’m an older lady and I can’t afford anything else right now. I’m just feeling so happy and appreciative😭 and I just can’t thank you enough for your prayer because Jesus heard it and I’ve got a hot water again! And it’s amazing that this is the very first night here in Austin that our temperatures have dropped down to 38°. That shower would’ve been torture. I’m happy 😀 Thank you Jesus 🙏 Thank you who prayed! God is so good. I feel so thankful 😭
This was such a horrifying crime. I’ve seen comments from people who knew her or were her students, and she was a favorite teacher to many. They said she did not grade harshly. She just didn’t pass along slackers.
So senseless. I feel like our entire society had gotten so violent. The idea that anyone you disagree with or dislike or did something you dislike is worth physically attacking is so, so wrong.
As a Spanish teacher in rural Texas, I have put off watching this for so long. It’s absolutely terrifying that this happened. My heart aches for her family, her students, and the community.
My dad has taught children with behavioral issues for over 20 years. He had kids who eventually went to prison for violent acts. I just try to keep in mind that this is far from the norm. But this is an extremely sad case.
I tell my kids all the time that if they are ever taken to a police station and asked questions to say nothing except “I want my mom” or “I want a lawyer.” Repeat that and only that until I or a lawyer shows up.
Exactly this
I'm glad you're advocating for your kids, hopefully they're never in the position but if they ever are at least they're prepared ahead of time.
My brother is a defense attorney and on his business card are instructions that basically say to answer no questions, ask for your attorney. My kids were always told same, and to call me as I had POA as soon as I was divorced from their father and had a restraining order. It isn’t about guilt or innocence. It’s about protection.
@@StephanieHarlowe I agree with your POV, Ms. Harlowe, about the police being lazy & that they can lie to you. They shouldn't lie to Judges for any reason, and I think they did. I've told my adult kids, ages 37 through 32, to never speak to cops w/o a lawyer. *I'm a brand new subscriber.* I plan on binge watching you for hours tonight, and in the years (hopefully) to come. *I think the teens are probably guilty.*
@@RandomChristianMusings Lucky you! to have all Stephanie's videos to look forward to. You're in for a treat enjoy.
What an incredibly inspiring woman! Wow, She deserved so much better..
People are becoming more and more ruthless at younger and younger ages. I feel like we need to close some of these loopholes that allow these monsters out if it’s pretty obvious they committed the crime. Just my 2 cents. I’m like you Steph and don’t like to give much slack to people we know who are dead to rights guilty. Yes, we should make sure they are convicted fairly, but all these legal gymnastics to get a guilty person off the hook just angers me so much. Anyway, great video as always! Much love sister friend 😊
I agree. Here in Sweden gangs are using young kids to commit murders and other serious violent crimes because children under the age of 15 can’t be prosecuted here. I’m not saying we should throw little kids in adult prisons, but something needs to be done about these loopholes.
Totally agree, could not have said that better myself
100% agree!
There’s a quote in some US documentation, don’t think it’s the constitution, but it’s somewhere in a document like that, and it says how 10 guilty people getting off will always be better than one innocent person being convicted. I thought about it a lot, and the more I did, the more I agreed with this statement. It can be very frustrating, but not as frustrating as lazy police, and a lazy legal system. The system is supposed to protect innocent people, obviously it’s a very flawed system, but innocent until proven guilty is an aspect I would never change. If I was being wrongfully convicted of murder, I would be grateful for all the legal gymnastics that could potentially save my life.
@@latenightdownload there should still be exceptions when the person in question is very much clearly guilty from all the evidence and statements they've made. This family lost a loved one and these people who clearly stalked and murdered over a ridiculous situation shouldn't be allowed to roam free the rest of their lives cause the victim has 0 fault the police didn't do their job exactly right. It's easy to think this way when it's not your loved one being murdered and you're not the one having to see the clear culpable people be let out for technicalities.
This is so scary and shocking. My mom was a teacher for 25 years. This hurts my heart.
Thank you for this I just had a long talk with my 9 and 14 year old sons about their right to remain silent and have a lawyer present. Being a white mom of brown sons we have already had many tough discussions but this is something we hadn't talked about. I used to always think "why would an innocent person need a lawyer". But you are right... Our justice system is broken. It's terrifying.
Also, they belong in jail. I truly hope this was done the right way and they aren't set free over poor police work. 😭
"Poor police work" that might be missing a clue or smudging a fingerprint! This was downright unlawful harassment of a minor! Yes, a probably psychopathic murderous minor, but still a child whose parents had rights too! Their mentality was warped by the severity of the crime in their quiet town!
I grew up in Fairfield and currently live in Mt Pleasant, about 20 miles away. We rarely have any serious crimes, especially murder, in this area so this was definitely a shock. Thank you so much for covering this story!!
I can’t even wrap my brain around the motive in this case. What an absolute tragedy.
What an utterly heartbreaking case! What on earth is wrong with those young thugs? I don’t know how human beings can be so vile & cruel. I have a son who is 16. I can’t imagine him or his friends even thinking of doing something so completely senseless. 🥺
WHY??!!? 😠
This happened about two hours south of me, so I was very much aware of this case - it’s an absolutely horrible crime.
It’s so hard to get your head around…children, killing…it’s still so very hard to understand.
police: you signed this form that says you permitted the interrogation
this woman apparently: I wasn't wearing my glasses
police: you're wearing glasses in the CCTV
woman: those are the wrong glasses
Also, did she just assume that at 5am the police came for a casual chat? oh yea, they always knock potential witnesses out of bed in the night ... completely misleading, it seems so innocent
So tragic, but you’re right… can’t pick and choose when we’re going to follow the rules. I hope the outcome ends up with justice prevailing for her remaining family.
Exactly. The police screwed this one up, and it's really upsetting. If this case gets thrown out, it's the fault of the police.
I’m starting to think I’m insane…listening to you tell me about murder on your platforms calms my anxiety😂. It must be your calming voice ❤
Perfect timing! I have a terrible headache, so I just want to lay down for a little bit, close my eyes, and have someone tell me a story in a comforting voice. Thanks, Stephanie :)
Wait. So this woman has glasses she wears to drive a fu¢|
I think the glasses thing needs another comment lol
It’s a rainy day and nothing sounds better than curling up with a cup of tea and my puppers and a new Stephanie Harlowe Coffee & Crimetime ❤
Same here!!! It's raining where I am rn and all I was thinking was "i wish steph would post a new vid"
Have a great day!
Same! Thunder, cosy blanket and a cuppa ♡
So true
Cheers from my cup of tea to yours ♥️
@@artsybatsy are you from England? Or Australia? Not presuming anything I’m just Genuinely curious lol just because no one in New Jersey, USA where I’m from, says cuppa. And I think it’s just darling to say cuppa instead of cup of tea lol but I’m just curious where it is used commonly ❤
If anyone is looking for an update, they both pleaded guilty. Willard got 35 years to life and Jeremy’s sentencing hearing is November 14th/15th of 2023.
Thank you
Hey Willard Miller’s mother, you know “what should’ve never happened” it’s that your son should’ve never have beaten his teacher to death with a bat!
Human rights is the way society protects people from harm done to them by others. As far as I’m concerned once you stop being a functioning member of society and harm others, you forfeit those rights. We as a society around the world think too much about the rights of perpetrators rather than the rights of the victims. She had the right to have an afternoon walk. She had a right to grow old. She had a right to live and they robbed her of those rights. Now she has the right to justice and they want to take that too
My realization that I am watching as I get ready for work today, her birthday, Happy birthday Nohema..🎈
Nohema I will Always SMILE 😃😊 In Your REMEMBERANCE. ❣ Rest In Peace ❣
I love the passion and care you put into your videos and how you honour the victims with such respect whilst telling their story. Rip to this lovely woman
This happened where we live. She was truly a sweet person. I can't even begin to explain just how devastating this was to our community. Even now there's still areas in town and especially at the park itself in tribute to her.
All I can say is the kids that are raised In "the movement" community (gurus/rues) are privileged and rarely see true consequences to their actions.
Thats one lesson I hammered into my kids, always get an a lawyer if talking to the cops. Thankfully they've never had to.
I give you mad props for your growth on these issues Stephanie.
So there's this let peeves I have, don't think I've ever said something, maybe I have idk I've been watching for so long, but anyway: you always say "the system is broken". But it's not broken. Something has to break to be broken. The system is working exactly how it's been designed.
No amount of reform, or "right", can fix something fundamentally wrong.
I love your sweatshirt!!! In the Midwest we are definitely pulling out the winter clothing!!! Boooo for cold weather but yay for warm,cozy,comfy clothes 😏
I’m from the Midwest living in Florida, I’m sooo envious of the cool weather you guys are coming into. Can still barely step outside in anything but shorts and a tank. I just wanna be bundled up!!
@@playingpossum9656 same here in south texas 💔 im so jealous of anyone who can wear a hoodie outside rn
@@playingpossum9656 I'm here in Iowa and have been wanting to live somewhere that's warm year round. I HATE the winter, but if I actually left, I'd probably miss it too. Having 4 seasons is pretty impressive!!🌞🍂❄️⛈️
Haven’t finished the video, but as a criminal justice student I wanted to add my two cents: If Miller signed a waiver then the police didn’t have to stop until he specifically asked for a lawyer. It sounds like his mom is just angry her precious son got caught and she didn’t bother to read anything before signing. The police have no obligation to inform that you’re a suspect when questioning you, and it’s not their fault that you were stupid and didn’t get a lawyer. It’s not misleading or lying to just ask for an interview, they didn’t arrest or detain him on the spot, he was free to go or ask for his mommy. He just didn’t because he’s a pompous ass who thought he could murder someone and escape all consequences. Their job is to investigate and catch the killer, not coddle a 16 year old who has never been told no in his life. Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree & it sounds like miller learned his snobby entitlement from his mother. The police obviously have more evidence than just Snapchat messages and that’s probably not the only evidence referenced in the pc affidavit, idk if that’s public info yet. It’s a heinous crime and I have no sympathy for him, the police did their job fully and correctly and hopefully the system works and he goes away forever.
Maybe you need to study harder. Stephanie explained why the waiver is likely ineffective under Iowa law.
Also as a teacher this is one of my greatest fears.
I sincerely hope legalities don’t ruin the justice for this case. Nohema deserves better than that. I still cannot fathom murdering someone for a grade you earned, and nor can I fathom being more upset about how your son was questioned than the idea he was questioned and confessed to being part of a murder.
I sincerely hope Noema and her family get justice ❤ such a horrific, senseless crime!
Your videos never cease to bring me to tears to hear about the lives of those who meet such an abrupt and tragic end.
It’s so bittersweet to hear about their wonderful attributes and the people who love them so dearly, knowing their fate. 😔
This is why police misconduct is so dangerous! Not only does it lead to innocent people being sentenced for crimes they didn't commit, but it also often leads to clearly guilty individuals walking free because evidence has to be thrown out.
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*May Miss Nohema rest in Heaven*
*My prayers and condolences go out to her family and friends!*
Is 9:00pm here in the Netherlands and I have to work (handwork) till like 11:30pm so this is my repertory of “music” for tonight ❤
I love how you highlighted Nohema in the beginning and followed up her lifestory by saying ‘you could write a book, or you could write a movie about her’. 💕 She definitely deserves to be more known than the killers. Love all the research and work you do, your channel is unique because we feel your love for history in your storytelling.
This infuriates me to no end. May she rest in peace🕊️ 🕊️ 🕊️
Even though these boys are for sure guilty and deserve their punishments I agree with not being ok with him signing away his Miranda rights. We have them for a reason.
0:52 intro is over and 7:29 the sponsor is over. Being from Iowa, I heard about this when this broke. What happened to Nohema is truly terrible, may she Rest In Peace.
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Just scrolled thru YT looking for something to watch/listen to while working and gave up. Got up to go to the bathroom and got the notification that Stephanie posted a new video! RAN back to the computer!!!! Thank you Stephanie!!!
They were old enough to know what they were doing, certainly, while they were beating this poor woman, they knew what kind of pain they were inflicting
I hope there is a special place in hell for lazy Willard. He SO knew exactly what he was doing. NO sympathy for this Monster
i live only an hour away from where this happened and i feel i can speak from everyone in iowa that says this case has absolutely shocked and upset us. thank you for covering this stephanie!
How do you know the mother is not lying? It's clear to me she doesn't have any issue making excuses for her son!! Do you really believe everything she says!?
No… that’s why I said “IF what she’s saying is true” 🤦🏻♀️
@Stephanie Harlowe, So glad you picked this story up. This happened 30 mins from me and I'm now working in Fairfield at an elementary school. 💕
Why do parents of kids who are obviously murderers try to defend them so much? If my kid was on trial for murder and there was evidence that they did it, I'd be like, "You're on your own! You are not my child! Bye!"
You obviously do not understand the unconditional love of a mother. Do you condone what they did? Absolutely not. But at the end of the day, that is still your child & you will always love them regardless of what they have done…
Wow- I would feel like obviously I had completely failed as a mom, and would seek to do anything I could, to be the best mom I could be, in the aftermath.
Nothing could ever make up for helping to create whatever conditions had lead up to murder, but that doesn’t release a person from the responsibility to do everything they can, regardless.