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Amy Shearer

Courtroom still of Amy Shearer.

Saxe Gotha Elementary parent liaison who worked with families and students on educational resources.

Appeared2019 Murder Trial
94 lines·5 proceedings·4 mentions

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Amy Shearer testified on Day 28 about her earlier work as Nahtahn Jones's kindergarten instructional assistant. She described working closely with him, observing bruising on his neck, and reporting to DSS what he told her about his father.

Shearer also reviewed Nahtahn's school progress and classroom materials, including class photographs and a necklace exhibit. Several exhibits were admitted without objection during her testimony.

She recalled Nahtahn's warmth and accomplishments and described the personal impact of his death.

Trial Record (5)

Murder2019 Murder TrialApr 29, 2019 – Jun 13, 2019Called by prosecution

Amy Shearer, who had been Nahtahn Jones's kindergarten instructional assistant, testified about observing bruising on his neck, making a DSS report, and his school life.

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Day 28

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Summary

Amy Shearer described Nahtahn's kindergarten year, her report to DSS after observing bruising, his school accomplishments, and the lasting effect of his death.

Highlights (5)

Quote“He became one of my children like they all do. He was the sweetest, always had a smile. Everyday, I got a hug.”— Amy ShearerShearer described her close relationship with Nahtahn during kindergarten.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
testimony highlightShearer testified that she saw bruising on Nahtahn's neck, recounted what he told her, and said she immediately sought a counselor and reported the allegation to DSS.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
Quote“And he walked back and I noticed the bruising on his neck. So I had asked him what happened and he said that his dad had grabbed him by the throat and slammed him against the wall because he broke Eli's track.”— Amy ShearerShearer recounted Nahtahn's attributed explanation for the bruising she observed.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
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