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Jacquelyn Moran

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Saxe Gotha Elementary teacher who taught first grade and kindergarten.

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About

Jacquelyn Moran, Eli Jones's former first-grade teacher, testified for the State on Day 28 about her experience teaching him during the 2013 school year. She described him as curious and friendly and recalled a close relationship with him.

Moran identified classroom photographs, Eli's handwriting, and school notebooks that included writing about his brother, classroom goals, and awards. The court admitted listed State exhibits at the close of her testimony and marked additional exhibits for identification only.

Defense counsel asked Moran about a school family night attended by Eli and his father. She recalled that Eli came with his father, was excited about the individual time, and said they had eaten together beforehand.

Key Points

Trial Record (3)

Trial 12019 Murder TrialApr 29, 2019 – Jun 13, 2019Called by prosecution

Jacquelyn Moran testified on Day 28 as Eli Jones's former first-grade teacher, describing him and identifying school-related photographs, handwriting, and notebooks. Defense counsel also questioned her about Eli's attendance at a school family night with his father.

Day 28

DirectJacquelyn Moran β€” DirectJacquelyn MoranSuzanne Mayes5highlights69lines spoken

Summary

Jacquelyn Moran described Eli Jones's first-grade years, identified school photographs and writing, and spoke about the continuing impact on her.

Highlights (5)

Quoteβ€œEveryone loved to be friends with Eli. He was the kid that would play with anyone who needed someone to play with.”— Jacquelyn MoranMoran's firsthand description characterized Eli's relationships with classmates.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
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Quoteβ€œThis is something that I struggle with, I struggle daily. I see his friends. It's hard.”— Jacquelyn MoranMoran described the continuing personal impact on her.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
CrossJacquelyn Moran β€” CrossJacquelyn MoranRobert Madsen2highlights6lines spoken

Summary

Moran recalled Eli valuing a one-on-one school family night and meal with his father.

Highlights (2)

Quoteβ€œThere was a night that he came by himself with his dad. I do remember him saying he was excited because he felt like it was very special to have that special time with just him.”— Jacquelyn MoranMoran recalled Eli describing the one-on-one time with his father as special.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶