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Oct 29, 2023 · On Feb. 14, 2022, two years after Matthew Trussler's death, Melissa Turner went on trial for murder. Turner's attorney, John Trevena, said this is a case of self-defense. "She did have a history ...
Oct 29, 2023 · Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case 17 photos. ... At the end of the week-long trial, a jury found Turner guilty of second-degree murder. She was sentenced to 20.5 years in prison.
- The Day Matthew Trussler Died
- Digital Observers
- In Search of Answers
- Melissa Turner Takes The Stand
- A Jury Decides
911 OPERATOR: Hillsborough County Fire and Rescue. What's the address of the emergency? MELISSA TURNER: Please — 911 OPERATOR: Tell me what's wrong. MELISSA TURNER: He is nonresponsive. Melissa Turner: I couldn't stop crying. Melissa Turner can vividly describe the moment as medics tried to revive her fiancé, Matthew Trussler. Melissa Turner: I wat...
An eyewitness can be crucial to solving a crime, and just hours into the investigation of Matthew Trussler's death, detectives discovered digital observers. There was an ADT camera inside the couple's home, but at first glance, it didn't appear to show any unusual activity. Ryan LaGasse: Most of our information came from that camera that's posted u...
After Sean and hisfiancéeJennifer found out that Melissa had been arrested for Matthew's murder, they began an investigation of their own. Jennifer Giles: We came across things that were pretty disturbing. Sean and Jennifer believe Matthew was becoming disenchanted with his role in those videos Melissa produced. Jennifer Giles: I think at first it ...
On Valentine's Day 2022, two years after Matthew Trussler was found dead on his patio, his fiancée Melissa Turner went on trial for murder. Melissa had been out on bail since her arrest in 2019. But if she's convicted, she knows she could spend the rest of her life behind bars. Melissa Turner: It'll be a world of weight off my shoulders for this tr...
Erin Moriarty: What do you hope the jury comes back with? Melissa Turner (cries): What everyone hopes for, not guilty. On Feb. 18, 2022, Melissa Turner's murder trial wrapped up after five days of testimony before Judge Samantha Ward. JUDGE WARD: Your duty is to determine if the defendant has been proven guilty or not in accord with the law ... Mel...
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Jan 19, 2024 · Melissa Turner is Behind Bars Today. When Melissa’s trial finally commenced on February 14, 2022, one of the first aspects underscored was the fact she had dialed 911 pretending not to know what’d transpired at roughly 8:45 am. According to prosecutors, this was more than four hours after Matthew had been fatally stabbed, indicating she ...
Feb 21, 2022 · Chris Spargo Feb 21st, 2022, 10:32 am. Melissa Turner (left in mugshot on Friday from Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office) has been found guilty of murder for the fatal stabbing of her fiance Matthew Trussler (couple on right courtesy of Turner’s lawyer). A cosplay model who claimed she fatally stabbed her fiancé in self defense has been ...
Mar 21, 2022 · The cosplay model who fatally stabbed her fiancé must spend 20.5 years in prison for second-degree murder. Melissa Turner, 29, was convicted in February of killing Matthew Trussler, 25. She testified that he attacked her, and that she had to fight back, but Trussler’s family denied the abuse allegations made against him.
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Jan 12, 2023 · Turner was eventually arrested and charged with second degree murder with a weapon. 48 HOURS correspondent Erin Moriarty spoke with Turner about her claims of self-defense and the investigation into Trussler’s death in “Melissa Turner’s Closing Act,” to be broadcast Saturday, Jan. 14 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.
