When it comes to hazardous occupations and workplace violence, the bicycle industry probably isn't the first that would come to most people's minds. Even less likely to occur to some would be an employee killing another in a well-respected bike company's headquarters located in a town that is home to many young professionals who work in a nearby city.
But the scenario I've described seems to have played out in the headquarters of Jamis, in Northvale, New Jersey. Yesterday morning, Northvale police responded to a call about an injured employee. When they arrived, they found the body of 43-year-old Jeanette Willem, a 20-year employee.
She had a head wound which, according to authorities, was caused by a blunt object. They believe that warehouse employee Christian Giron inflicted that wound with a hammer. He was arrested and charged with murdering Ms. Willem, weapon possession and hindering his own apprehension.
In light of these developments, Jamis' headquarters will be closed until Monday, 1 November.
