Why did Philip Chism do that?

For the first time, the lead prosecutor in the case against accused killer Philip Chism has publicly offered a motive for the crime. “This was a sexually motivated homicide,” prosecutor Kate MacDougall told Salem Superior Court Judge David Lowy during a hearing Monday outside the presence of jurors.

What did Philip Chism get charged with?

Chism, now 16 years old, was convicted of murdering his Danvers High School math teacher, Colleen Ritzer, on Oct. 22, 2013 when he was 14. The charges against Chism included murder, two counts of aggravated rape and armed robbery.

What was wrong with Philip Chism?

The defense acknowledged that Chism murdered and raped Ritzer, but argued that the teenager suffered from undiagnosed mental illness and was in the throes of a psychotic breakdown during the attack. His lawyers asked Chism be permitted to seek parole after 15 years or no later than his 40th birthday.

What did Philip Chism do to Colleens body?

SALEM — Colleen Ritzer was likely alive when Philip Chism dragged her body into the woods behind Danvers High School and raped her with a branch, an assistant district attorney said in Essex Superior Court Monday after the prosecution rested its case.

What was Philip Chism sentence?

22, 2013. On the first degree murder conviction, Salem Superior Court Judge David Lowy sentenced Chism to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 25 years. He received 40-year concurrent sentences on rape and robbery charges.

What did Philip Chism do to his teachers body?

Recommended. On 22 October 2013 Mr Chism followed his teacher into a school bathroom and used a boxcutter to murder her. He rolled her body out of school in a recycling bin to bury her in the woods, and returned covered in blood.

How long is Philip Chism in jail?

SALEM — A Salem Superior Court judge has sentenced Philip Chism to life in prison with eligibility of parole after 25 years in the murder of Danvers High School teacher Colleen Ritzer.

Who are Philip Chism parents?

Stacy Tremayne Chism
Diana Amanda Chism
Philip Chism/Parents

Is Colleen Ritzer alive?

Deceased (1989–2013)
Colleen Ritzer/Living or Deceased

How big is Danvers High?

46 acres

Danvers High School
Hours in school day	7:30am – 1:55pm
Campus size	46 acres
Campus type	Single Building
Color(s)	Royal blue and white

What did Philip Chism do in the woods?

Recommended. On 22 October 2013 Mr Chism followed his teacher into a school bathroom and used a boxcutter to murder her. Much of the attack was caught by surveillance footage. He rolled her body out of school in a recycling bin to bury her in the woods, and returned covered in blood.