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John Turner

Case from Fayette, MO dated Dec 30, 2019

Victim Details

Name

John L. Turner

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Fayette

State

MO

Date Of Death

2019-12-30

Age At Death

29

First Name

John

Last Name

Turner

Last Updated

07/19/2026

Case Description

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In the small town of Fayette, Missouri, a drug transaction turned deadly on December 30, 2019, leading to the tragic death of 29-year-old John L. Turner, a Black male from Poplar Bluff. Turner was discovered inside his car on South Linn Street around 1:30 PM, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound to his head. A witness reported seeing another man fleeing the vehicle, sparking an immediate investigation by local law enforcement.

The Fayette Police Department swiftly identified a primary s ...

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KRCG: Document: Murder suspect charged in Fayette homicide, shot victim during drug transaction

KRCG: Victim in Fayette homicide identified, police provide brief suspect description

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