Nathaniel Brazill

Nathaniel R. Brazill (born September 22, 1986) is an American man who, at age 13, fatally shot one of his schoolteachers, Barry Grunow, at Lake Worth Middle School in Lake Worth, Florida. Brazill was subsequently convicted and sentenced to 28 years in prison. Brazill was tried as an adult and convicted of second-degree murder for the killing of Grunow and aggravated assault for pointing the gun at another teacher. The jury decided not to convict Brazill of first-degree murder, which requires premeditation and carries a mandatory life sentence in Florida, however, juveniles convicted of first-degree murder in Florida are given a review by a judge after 25 years.

Imprisonment Brazill is incarcerated at the Quincy Annex with a release date set for May 18, 2028. While imprisoned, Brazill earned his GED and certification as a paralegal.

Childhood and student career Brazill was born on September 22, 1986, in Detroit, Michigan, into a working class background. From birth, he had a distant relationship with his father, who paid child support. Brazill's mother is described as having been through multiple abusive relationships following his birth.

As a child, Brazill was surrounded by domestic abuse and alcoholism at home, and local police frequently responded to calls from the Brazill residence. Prior to the Grunow murder, Brazill received at least 2 D's as well as an F by Grunow himself; however, he was described by teachers as being mild mannered and likeable, and stated that Grunow was his favorite teacher. Shortly prior to the incident, Grunow had nominated Brazill for student of the month.