Today Marks Anniversary Of Middle School Killing
POSTED: Thursday, February 3, 2005
UPDATED: 1:08 pm EST February 3,
2005
PALMETTO BAY, Fla. -- Students at a South Florida middle school that was the scene of a grisly killing a year ago, wore white shirts, held hands and celebrated peace today.
"Their strength is amazing and I think this has been very, very helpful for them today," said Southwood Middle School Principal Kristal Hickmon.Today marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Jaime Gough, the 13-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed in the middle school bathroom.Gough's mother cried today at the peace rally, where students gathered on the basketball courts to show support for her slain son. Gough's mother, father and sister ended the rally by releasing a basket full of butterflies.Classmate Accused Of MurderFriend and classmate Michael Hernandez is accused of slicing Gough's throat. He is awaiting trial on a first-degree murder charge.Hernandez had blood on his clothes and a bloody knife in his backpack when he was arrested in class after the Palmetto Bay school was locked down. A journal in the backpack outlined plans to kill Gough and another boy.The teenager faces an automatic life prison sentence if convicted by a jury of first-degree murder.The attorney for 14-year-old Michael Hernandez has filed motions saying he plans an insanity defense for the boy.
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Previous Stories:
- February 3, 2005: School Turns To Peace Week To Wash Away Bloody Memories
- October 29, 2004: Teen Accused Of School Murder Appointed Guardian
- August 24, 2004: Hernandez Attorney Hints At Likely Defense Strategy
- June 16, 2004: Police: Dead Student's Blood Found On Classmate's Clothes
- May 14, 2004: Parents: Teen Had Changed Before Murder Arrest
- May 13, 2004: Local 10 Goes Behind Bars; Jailed Teen's Parents Speak
- May 12, 2004: Accused Teen's Parents Discuss Childhood, Journal
- April 9, 2004: 14-Year-Old Murder Victim's Autopsy Results Made Public
- March 31, 2004: Documents: Students Told Guard Twice About Dead Teen
- March 22, 2004: Journal Gives Insights Into Accused Teen Killer's Mind
- February 5, 2004: Slain Student's Parents Speak Out
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