More Details on Waltham Middle School 'Kill List' Threat

More details have emerged in the threat investigation at the John F. Kennedy Middle School in Waltham.

Among the new details – one student created what he or she called a “kill list” and titled it “People who make fun of me,” according to a Dec. 9 letter from the school’s principal, Jack Cawley.

Also, the names of three students were on the list, according to the letter, copies of which were provided to Waltham Patch.

Waltham schools officials, along with the police, are investigating the incident, which began on Dec. 6 when students were dismissed during an early release day.

“A teacher noticed a list on a student’s desk with three names on it. The list was titled ‘Students who make fun of me.’ When the teacher asked what the list was, the student responded, ‘this is my kill list,'” the letter reads.

The student was taken to the school’s office and the parents were notified, according to the letter. Waltham schools officials, along with police, interviewed the student. The student involved is not currently in school, according to Waltham Public Schools Superintendent Susan Nicholson.

Also, the parents of the three students on the list were notified and came to the school, according to the letter. Police spoke to the parents of the trio.