Parole denied to woman who killed two at San Diego school in 1979

April 18, 2001
Brenda Spencer, who killed two people and wounded nine in the nation's first high-profile school shooting, has been denied parole. In her hearing, she

Brenda Spencer, who killed two people and wounded nine in the nation's first high-profile school shooting, has been denied parole

. In her hearing, she told parole officers she feels responsible for the many school shootings since her 1979 sniper attack. She is serving a 25-years-to-life sentence for her attack on San Diego's Grover Cleveland Elementary school. Spencer is often remembered for her response to a question about why she opened fire. "I don't like Mondays," she said./p>

Sponsored Recommendations

Providing solutions that help creativity, collaboration, and communication.

Discover why we’re a one-stop shop for all things education. See how ODP Business Solutions can help empower your students, school, and district to succeed by supporting healthier...

Building Futures: Transforming K–12 Learning Environments for Tomorrow's Leaders

Discover how ODP Business Solutions® Workspace Interiors partnered with a pioneering school system, overcoming supply chain challenges to furnish 18 new K–12 campuses across 4...

How to design flexible learning spaces that teachers love and use

Unlock the potential of flexible learning spaces with expert guidance from school districts and educational furniture providers. Discover how to seamlessly integrate adaptive ...

Blurring the Lines in Education Design: K–12 to Higher Ed to Corporate America

Discover the seamless integration of educational and corporate design principles, shaping tomorrow's leaders from kindergarten to boardroom. Explore innovative classroom layouts...