Ja'Dee Turner, a 32-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed in her sleep on December 15, 2022. Her ex-boyfriend, Milton Wayne Cole, 40, lured her uncle out of their apartment by asking him to come to the gate of the complex to receive some money. While her uncle was away, Cole snuck into the apartment and shot Turner multiple times in the head before turning the gun on himself.
Turner's family was shocked by the incident, as they had no prior knowledge of any violent
tendencies from Cole. They described Turner as a bubbly and positive person who worked as a healthcare worker at Houston Methodist Hospital and ran a health-conscious juicing business called Jus-Tas-It. Turner had ended her relationship with Cole just over a week before the incident, citing his controlling behavior and lack of space.
The Houston Police Department confirmed that Cole had been following Turner and planned the murder-suicide meticulously. The family believes that Turner may have overlooked signs of Cole's controlling nature, thinking he was still a good person. The case has been classified as a murder-suicide, and no further arrests or suspects have been identified.
Turner's death has left her family devastated and heartbroken, and they have urged others in potentially abusive relationships to seek help and not ignore red flags. The community has come together to support Turner's family and honor her memory.
