James McConnell, Jones's Intel supervisor, described Jones's work performance and changes he observed during summer 2014, then answered questions about the limits of his personal knowledge and the timing of Intel's later plant closure.
Witness
James McConnell
Intel design engineer whose work has included hardware development and management.
Appeared2019 Murder Trial
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James McConnell, Jones's Intel supervisor, testified on Day 12 about Jones's engineering work, performance evaluations, promotion, and recommendation letter. He said Jones appeared tired, distracted, and physically changed during summer 2014, and that deliverables became later although the quality of Jones's work remained good. McConnell also described unanswered texts after Jones stopped reporting to work. Intel-related records and a text-message printout were admitted.
On cross-examination, defense counsel explored McConnell's limited knowledge of Jones's personal life while asking about family responsibilities, volunteer work, career discussions, and an Employee Assistance Program referral. McConnell confirmed that he noticed the workplace changes only during summer 2014, that Jones had been promoted, and that he never suspected drug use.
On redirect, McConnell said Jones had not expressed fear of the children. He also clarified that Intel employees did not anticipate the plant closure until its April 2016 announcement, after the period in which he observed the changes in Jones's appearance and work behavior.
Key Points
McConnell described Jones as an Intel engineer whose work quality remained good despite later deliverables and visible changes during summer 2014. [1]
McConnell said his observations of weight loss, distraction, and delayed work were confined to summer 2014, while Jones had been promoted and was not suspected of drug use. [1]
McConnell testified that Jones had not expressed fear of the children and that Intel employees did not anticipate the plant closure until its April 2016 announcement. [1]
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