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Jodie Durney

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Certified nursing assistant who had also provided childcare for the Jones children.

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Jodie Durney testified on Day 21 about caring for the Jones children in her home and later at Tim's home. She described Tim as attentive to their food, activities, discipline, and daily needs, and said she saw no bruises or other cause for concern.

Her direct examination also included questions about prior convictions for shoplifting, forgery, petty larceny, and obtaining property by false pretenses.

On cross-examination, Durney said her interactions with Timothy Jones before summer 2013 were brief and centered on childcare drop-offs and pickups. She nevertheless said he understood communications, conversed clearly and rationally, and did not appear to have a mental illness during those interactions.

Key Points

Trial Record (2)

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

Jodie Durney testified on Day 21 about caring for the Jones children and her observations of Timothy Jones during childcare exchanges. She also answered questions about prior convictions and said Jones appeared to communicate clearly and rationally before summer 2013.

Day 21

DirectJodie Durney β€” DirectJodie DurneyRobert Madsen4highlights70lines spoken

Summary

Former childcare provider Jodie Durney described her observations of Tim's parenting and acknowledged prior convictions.

Highlights (4)

Quoteβ€œTim was an amazing father. He was an amazing father.”— Jodie DurneyDurney gave a strong personal assessment of Tim's parenting based on her childcare experience.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
Quoteβ€œOverall, Tim was better than your average parent. He was probably a better parent than I've been.”— Jodie DurneyDurney concluded her direct testimony with a comparative assessment of Tim's parenting.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
CrossJodie Durney β€” CrossJodie DurneySuzanne Mayes2highlights9lines spoken

Summary

Jodie Durney said Timothy Jones appeared mentally well and communicated clearly during their childcare-related interactions.

Highlights (2)

testimony highlightOn cross-examination, Jodie Durney said Timothy Jones did not appear to have a mental illness during her interactions with him and described their communications as clear and rational.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
Quoteβ€œNo, he did not appear to have any kind of mental illness.”— Jodie DurneyDurney directly described her observation of Timothy Jones's apparent mental state.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶