Veronica Louise Sacco, a 29-year-old woman from Clermont, FL, was found dead on April 26, 2021. Her body was discovered by land surveyors in a remote area near Five Mile Road and Schofield Road, close to the Orange County line. Sacco had been reported missing on April 12, 2021, from her residence in Orlando. The Lake County Sheriff's Office identified her remains and launched an investigation into her death.
The initial reports indicated that her body was badly decomposed, making it challenging to determine the exact cause of death immediately.
As the investigation progressed, law enforcement officers arrested Denzelle Jordan Turner, a 21-year-old man from Orlando, in connection with Sacco's death. Turner was charged with first-degree murder. Authorities believe that Sacco was killed in her home in Orange County and that her body was later transported to the remote location where it was found. Turner fled to Georgia during the investigation but was apprehended by Cobb County police on May 14, 2021, and subsequently extradited to Florida to face charges.
The case revealed a history of domestic violence between Sacco and Turner. Reports indicated that Sacco had been threatened by Turner with a gun weeks before her death. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) described their relationship as volatile and violent. The prosecution of Turner is being handled by the State Attorney's Office in the Orlando area, with the FDLE, Orange County Sheriff's Office, and Lake County Sheriff's Office collaborating on the investigation due to jurisdictional complexities.
Sacco's death has left her family and friends devastated. Her father expressed profound grief and a commitment to seeking justice for his daughter. The community has rallied to support Sacco's children, with funds being raised to ensure their well-being. The tragic circumstances of Sacco's death have underscored the importance of addressing domestic violence and providing support to those affected by it.
