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John Turner

Case from Austin, IN dated Nov 07, 2015

Victim Details

John Turner

Male

White / Caucasian

Austin

IN

2015-11-07

78

John

Turner

07/23/2026

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John M. Turner, a 78-year-old male, was a respected member of the Austin, Indiana community, known for owning John's Coins and Jewelry Store. A retired employee of Cummins Engine and a dedicated member of the Austin Christian Church, he was a man who cherished God, his church, and his family. His life came to a tragic and abrupt end on November 7, 2015, when he was fatally shot during a robbery at his shop.

On that Saturday, a man and a woman visited Turner's store three times. On the fin ...
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  • News and Tribune: Police: Austin shop owner shot, killed during robbery
  • Man pleads guilty to 2015 murder of Austin, Ind. coin dealer
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