Kendra Turner Adams, a 52-year-old woman from West Frankfort, Illinois, tragically passed away on April 1, 2014, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Born on August 25, 1961, in Benton, Illinois, Kendra was a dedicated homemaker and a member of the Lake Creek Baptist Church in Johnston City. She was married to John Adams at the time of her death, having previously been married to William 'Bill' Turner, who had passed away in 1998. Kendra was survived by her children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The circumstances surrounding Kendra Turner Adams' death were deeply troubling. On March 31, 2014, Kendra was shot in the back of the head, leading to her death the following day. Her husband, John P. Adams, was arrested and charged with her murder. John Adams, who was 66 years old at the time, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder. The case was brought before Franklin County Judge Tom Tedeschi, and the guilty plea was not part of a negotiated deal with the State's Attorney, Evan Owens.
The investigation revealed that the shooting was not an accident, and John Adams was held accountable for the deliberate act that led to Kendra's death. The legal proceedings concluded with John Adams' guilty plea, and he was expected to return to court for a status hearing following his conviction. The tragic loss of Kendra Turner Adams left a significant impact on her family and the community of West Frankfort, highlighting the devastating consequences of domestic violence.
