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Johnathan Stone

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Saxe Gotha Elementary teacher whose classes included kindergarten, second grade, and third grade.

Appeared2019 Murder Trial
106 lines·2 proceedings·1 mention

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Johnathan Stone, Nahtahn's kindergarten teacher, testified on Day 28 about his observations of the child at school. He described Nahtahn as affectionate but often emotional.

Stone reported that Nahtahn had said punishment at home could include burpees or running in place. Stone also described bruising around Nahtahn's neck that looked like an adult handprint and said the child gave the same account recorded in the school's DSS safety plan.

Stone also identified Nahtahn's school writing and graduation records, which were admitted into evidence. He described continuing distress after learning of Nahtahn's death.

Trial Record (2)

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

Johnathan Stone, Nahtahn's kindergarten teacher, testified about the child's school behavior, reported descriptions of household punishment, and identified school records admitted into evidence.

Day 28

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Summary

Johnathan Stone described Nahtahn's kindergarten years, school concerns, reported punishment, admitted school records, and the impact of Nahtahn's death on him.

Highlights (7)

Quote“He seemed to light up the world when he walked into the classroom.”— Johnathan StoneStone's personal description of Nahtahn framed the testimony about his student and classroom presence.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
testimony highlightStone testified that Nahtahn reported punishment involving burpees or running in place, and that school staff changed his behavior log to avoid sending negative reports home.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
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Quote“it looked to be a handprint. It looked to be a thumb on one side of his neck and on the other side, I could also see the other four fingers where there was an impression.”— Johnathan StoneStone described the neck bruising he said he observed at school.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
emotional momentStone described his reaction to learning of Nahtahn's death and said he was leaving Saxe Gotha because seeing reminders of Nahtahn there continued to affect him.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
Quote“Because of him. Because I can't stand to be at that school and see him in the halls everyday.”— Johnathan StoneStone explained why he was transferring from Saxe Gotha.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶

Day 32