Uploaded by In 2007, the Florida mobile home of Effie and Michael Ratley catches fire and Michael heroically rescues his wife and infant son. the first shot hit him in the forearm. : 15,477 >> so we believed the death to be between 9:15 and 10:00. >> he was going to stay overnight with his brother. In a strange twist, Turner Jr.s attorney, who has barred his client from speaking to police since the night of the murder, filed a civil lawsuit earlier this week seeking to have the specially called grand jury disbanded. >> but police were confused by the stories given by the victim's brother lawson, and by the victim's son who had left the scene after calling police. not sheep. Years later, Rudy Gaytan is required to give a DNA sample upon leaving prison and his DNA links him to the rape. Lonnie Franklin Jr. also faces special circumstance charges making him eligible for the death penalty in California. You'd think something big enough to be on forensic files would still be talked about. His son Lonnie Jr. became the prime suspect, particularly after it was discovered. and i didn't know how much of it was due to that. can i have as many detectives -- >> in a panic, lonnie jr. got in his car and drove to the police station. State Fire Marshal leads investigation into Navasota funeral home fire, College Station ISD school placed in lockdown after student makes threat, 3 arrested after Bryan High students sent to hospital after ingesting THC edibles, Huntsville ISD takes swift action following cell phone incident in school restroom, First Friday takes over Downtown Bryan, drawing a large crowd for the fun, Disaster Day trains Texas A&M students for 15-years. around the holes for the eyes and the mouth was and able to identify a dna profile which she compared to lonnie jr.'s dna. Parents: Lawson Lee Turner, Sr, and Mary Elizabeth Noble Turner Children: MaCheryl Armstrong, Lonnie Earl Turner, Jr. I live less than 5 minutes from Navasotagranted I moved there after this happened but I somehow never heard about this. prosecutors believe white panicked, left the money and valuables behind, but returned the gun to lonnie jr.'s bedroom. >> he notices the tv is on in. Investigators turned to forensic science to determine if they were dealing with a tragic accident or a carefully orchestrated murder. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Lonnie Turner Jr., who spent more than five hours on the witness stand during the murder trial of James David White, also detailed for a Grimes County jury how he said he found his father. >> we checked to see who last spoke to lonnie sr. he spoke to a female friend of his around 9:15. A subreddit for the lovers of the show *Forensic Files* Advertisement Coins. Peter Thomas voiced the 1970 commercial that declared "Tang was chosen to go to the moon with the Apollo astronauts.". November 2019 Barron also asked Sanchez on Thursday whether she had made comments to anyone in her classes at Blinn College during the week after the Turner murder. (LogOut/ Three years later, another young woman was raped and police suspect the cases may be related, but the DNA collected provides no answers. he made them out to himself for a total of $8,000 in cash and forged lonnie sr.'s signature. Judge Kathleen Kennedy denied the motion, calling it a "fishing expedition.". then grabbed his gun and cell phone, called police and drove to the police station. "Im not suspending this proceeding," Kennedy said. But Turner Jr. on Thursday denied being involved. "Famed voice-over icon Peter Thomas dies at 91", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Forensic_Files_(season_14)&oldid=1118747812. so investigators compared white's dna to the dna found on the homemade mask found near the crime scene. >> start looking at people that knew him or had a reason to kill him. February 2018 >> okay. People have their own thoughts and come to their own opinions, and I dont control any of them, Turner Jr. replied. >> at the police station, the victim's son lonnie jr. told police he had no idea who would have done this. it didn't ring clear at all. Premium Powerups . sleep train's 4th of july sale is ending soon. he was at a restaurant at his girlfriend's house, then at a car wash. while driving home records indicate lonnie jr. was on his cell phone the entire time. but junior is the one who profit everything. 21-year-old lonnie turner jr. and his father both worked. the den, the lights are on, and he goes back to his dad's room. he would tote the note for you. the evidence clears that for me. March 2018 (LogOut/ >> and there was only one other person that fit that profile. and he tried to cover his face. The attorney asked if she told someone that a boyfriend accidentally killed his father when the father confronted him as he prepared to leave the house with a gun. know better sleep with sleep number. ", The defense had requested DNA profiles of everyone who committed a violent felony during the 1980s and 1990s. r/ForensicFiles . unique wedding unity ideas; nonuplets australia 1971; tokyo ghoul boyfriend scenarios when you turn him on; prijme upratovacku trencin; ashwagandha and 5 htp taken together Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/grim-sleeper-serial-killer-case-973119. Aug. 24, 2010: The man accused of killing ten women in South Los Angeles in the "Grim Sleeper" case has entered a not guilty plea to 10 counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. four months before the murder, james white was charged with stealing two of lonnie sr.'s personal checks. Uncategorized. However, the lawsuit is now moot since the grand jury will be disbanded after March 31. White trial ends in hung jury : 22,741 >> it just didn't make sense. james white's father, who was also the victim's best friend, remains convinced that lonnie jr. was involved. Nightmare Next Door: Deadly Disloyalty This was the final season of the show for almost a decade. >> the polygraph was given to him. "The Grim Sleeper Serial Killer Case." He followed the car for about a mile until the driver pulled into the Honkey Tonk Icehouse. Capital Murder Trial Continues The deputy made a U-turn so that he could pull the car over. April 2018 You didnt call an ambulance; you just got out of the house.. Yeah, always thought he, like Keyon Pittman, was way more involved than FF showed. >> prosecutors admit lonnie jr.'s story about what happened defies belief. >> james white claimed he spent the entire night of the murder at a party with two friends, but they didn't corroborate this story. then threw the mask and gloves in a nearby creek. The only time he seemed to show emotion at all was when he called people who think he was involved in the crime small-minded.. The fact that Lonnie Jr. hasn't exactly remained clean since his father's murder certainly suggests that he could've been more involved than previously suspected. Kwame Ajamu. bullets test fired from that gun were compared to a bullet recovered from lonnie sr.'s body. right now at sleep train, save $300 on beautyrest and posturepedic mattress sets. TV Shows. "I'm really not. 'Grim Sleeper' Evidence Legal, Judge Rules, Arrest Made in 'Grim Sleeper' Serial Killer Case, Reward Set for 'Grim Sleeper' Serial Killer. >> the safe was actually opened. In 2000, Christina Sanoubane was murdered in her Cedar Rapids apartment after moving away from her abusive boyfriend. Prosecutor Beth Silverman called the defense DNA findings "outlandish." What they don't have is the body of the victim. In 2005, David Castor suffered a slow, agonizing death over a period of days. bad habits. web pages ANDERSON The son of slain Navasota community leader Lonnie Turner Sr. testified Thursday that he had nothing to do with his fathers murder. >> ma'am, a person -- i can't believe it. kids. Turner has not cooperated with investigators probing his fathers death, according to Grimes County District Attorney Tuck McLain. Members with the Navasota Fire Department say the investigation into the fire started Wednesday. South LaSalle closed at the 1200 block. They've also called the State Fire Marshal in for assistance. Defendant was forced to shoot, lawyer says Later, detectives found a mask near the crime scene and DNA evidence led them to Turner's godson James David White. The show makes it sound like White's defense (that he was strong-armed into shooting Lonnie Sr. by Lonnie Jr.) came from him being cornered by the evidence and trying to wriggle out of it, but it's equally likely that he was trying to make the police think he was smearing Lonnie Jr. to save himself so that they would dismiss any thought that big savings and interest-free financing? In February 2016, we saw each at a funeral and had our first real conversation in over a year. September 2018 that's why i drink the champagne of beers. In 2005, her remains were found and shortly thereafter Hampton was arrested and charged with her murder. >> james white's dna was definitely on the mask. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/nightmare-next-door/full-episodes/deadly-disloyalty, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMlvpumdxh0, https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hfn01, https://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/1509777.html, https://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/1700197.html, https://www.theeagle.com/archives/lonnie-turner-jr-arrested-charged-with-evading-arrest/article_4113e108-2e03-51cc-b766-1a8c3d605722.html, https://www.theeagle.com/archives/defendant-was-forced-to-shoot-lawyer-says/article_9ce9b99a-aac7-5307-bd47-ec784a1d3e11.html, https://www.theeagle.com/archives/lonnie-turner-jr-testifies-that-he-was-not-involved-in/article_a691a879-642e-5362-8043-1e21b5939ce8.html?fbclid=IwAR0eT-Avmqhgl46vlDoDUZCrGU2s00_6ogI6tDq85PFNLd_wu73fUVEam8k, https://www.theeagle.com/archives/white-trial-was-deadlocked-from-the-start/article_618833e0-eaa0-5475-9355-80a520ed2f87.html, https://www.theeagle.com/archives/lonnie-turner-remembered-for-volunteer-efforts-in-community/article_1d80f457-9b17-583b-b525-0830710ce249.html, https://www.kxan.com/news/education/marble-falls-students-start-coffee-shop-expect-to-raise-30k-for-school-scholarships/. August 2018 >> but gunshot residue was found on lonnie's hands. and lonnie didn't even do that. james david white's not the sharpest crayon in the box. Lonnie Turner's amazing post has been shared more than 900 times and received a very mixed response from commenters Lonnie Turner, from Houston, Texas, made a public plea on Facebook for. In the time since, I believe the funeral home burnt down, arson. He recorded a Gettysburg audio tour in 1974 and was able to add verbiage 30 years later. The show is broadcast on truTV, narrated by Peter Thomas, and produced by Medstar Television, in association with truTV Original Productions. The cut window screen points to an intruder, but the lack of supporting evidence compels investigators to look within. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). One man was shot and killed. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. >> he saw lights under his father's bedroom door which was unusual for this time of night. He was 22 years old. >> lonnie jr., very flashy, flamboyant. Scene of the Crime with Tony Harris: Lonnies Last Funeral, Cold Case: Missing: Nicholle Coppler since 5/15/1999 from Lima, OH *Her remains were found in the home of convicted rapist, GlenFryer, Missing: Margaret Haddican-McEnroe from Warren Township, NJ since 10/10/2006 *Husband Timothy McEnroe considered a person ofinterest*. i just didn't know. i honestly believe that if it hadn't been for that dna profile on that mask we wouldn't have made a case. Lonnie Turner Jr., the son of slain Navasota funeral home operator Lonnie Turner Sr., was arrested Friday after failing to stop for a deputy who was trying to pull him over for speeding,. "Funeral Services": Was James White covering for Lonnie Turner Jr? but the alibi was what saved him. September 2019 white said he went into lonnie sr.'s house and that lonnie jr. was with him. wait, you'll know what works, cuz sleepiq technology tells you. we were never able to determine that was a fact. Walker County to Pick Jury in Turner Death Retrial Case No. >> i think junior saw the business as sort of his cash cow and it would be able to finance his lifestyle. >> lonnie jr. said he had an alibi for the entire evening, including between 9:15 and 10:00 p.m. lonnie claimed he was at a restaurant with his girlfriend and then went to his girlfriend's house. The events leading to Turners arrest Friday night began when sheriffs Deputy J. Peters clocked a convertible Mercedes traveling five miles over the 70 mph limit on Business 6 in Navasota. i just shot him two times. (2021, February 16). james white never said lonnie jr. was on his cell phone while he was literally holding a gun, to his head. His voice matched. not milk. Download Pickard's Guide to Minimally Invasive Operative Dentistry Book Free Pickard's Guide to Minimally Invasive Operative Dentistry is a. Upon first glance, the victim was the homeowner Ari Squire. these deals aren't just hot they're explosive! The suspect is known only as the "Grim Sleeper" due to the fact that he apparently took a 14-year hiatus. there were firearms all over the house. >> one november night, shortly before midnight, lonnie's son arrived home and discovered the light bulb had been unscrewed near the door on the back porch. >> it was probably the cleanest crime scene as a detective i'd ever been handed. ThoughtCo. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. State Calls First Witness in Capital Murder Trial Although many of them have been identified, none have turned out to be victims. The next-door neighbors had seen two young people dressed in black walking nearby and their descriptions were used to create composite drawings, which become a key element in solving the crime. >> the result was that lonnie jr. was excluded as a contributor to the profile. 1. Firefighters and state investigators have been sifting through the ashes after a former Navasota funeral home caught fire earlier this week. he also knew where lonnie jr. kept his guns. i was floored. Lonnie Turner, Jr is one of the people investigators will be speaking to. Serial Killers: 101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask dives into the case files of the most infamous murderers in history, and answers the questions true crime fans have been dying to ask . Bassist Lonnie Turner was one of the longest serving members of the Steve Miller Band, having linked up with Miller professionally for the first time in 1966, when his group was called the Steve Miller Blues Band. >> but white apparently knew lonnie sr. kept cash in a bedroom safe. Police learn Pittman was having affairs with other women and he became the prime suspect. (water dripping and don't juspipes clanging)ncisco. he saw that his father was there in an area between the edge of the bed and the bedroom wall. The prosecution also blamed the defense for the delays in the case. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com near the scene indicated the victim and killer knew one another. Crystal Sanchez, Turner Jr.s girlfriend, backed up his story Thursday, testifying that he was with her at her home until nearly 10 p.m. Investigators know the elder Turner was already dead by then, because thats when White, who already has confessed to killing Turner, was picked up by friends en route to a party in Bryan. when the guests arrive, they're greeted by my butler, larry. >> without the forensic evidence. forensic files poisoned lemonade. >> when i was told that, i almost jumped out of my boots. >> and lonnie was one of the first african-american members of the city council and the school board. Download Fake: Forgery, Lies, & eBay Ebook PDF I'm sure you will not feel boring to read. Barron also pointed to the weaknesses of Turner Jr.s alibi after he was unable to produce witnesses to vouch for his whereabouts during the entire timeframe when his father was murdered. i said man, you ain't have to do this [ bleep ]. See production, box office & company info. . {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Independent Contractor (Newspaper Carrier), Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years, Hearne girls basketball team leans on defense, experience to win regional, advance to state for first time, 3 arrested for stealing materials from empty building in Bryan, UIL girls basketball state tournament schedule, Cyclist dies in 2-vehicle wreck in Bryan on Sunday, Details of CSISDs long-range facilities plan outlined, Hearnes historic girls basketball season continues with regional semifinal win over Mason, Bryan woman sentenced to 4 years in prison for forgery and probation violations, College Station police identify man killed in accident last week, College Station man arrested after kidnapping elderly woman, Wellborn neighborhood residents share concerns with College Station's planning department, Watch: Jim Schlossnagle, Texas A&M baseball players recap walk-off win over Portland, Area man sentenced to 8 years for domestic violence, Texas A&M men's basketball team collects road win over Ole Miss without Dexter Dennis. >> and he had no motive. >> do you know anybody who would have wanted to hurt your dad or do something like this? I'm a strong proponent of do it once, do it right.". >> as the shooting began, he actually rolled to his left and rolled completely off the bed. >> dna analyst jennifer watson examined the mask and gloves found 50 yards away from lonnie turner's home near a creek. Judge Kathleen Kennedy ruled that DNA from Lonnie Franklin Jr. could be used at his trial in what is known as the "Grim Sleeper" serial killer case. In 2000, when teenager Tara Munsey goes missing after a work shift at a Virginia restaurant, it is unknown if she ran away or if she was the victim of foul play. Montaldo, Charles. At the time, Peters said, he did not know who was driving the Mercedes. She said Turner's DNA has been in the system for years and if any of the DNA evidence in the Franklin case was Turner's it would have produced a match a long time ago. Those who spoke during the hearing blamed Franklin's attorney for the delay in justice, saying he has been dragging his feet. i was just floored. In 2002, funeral director Lonnie Turner, Sr. was found shot to death in his Navasota, Texas home. the killer was familiar with the house and the family. But, information from her friends and an informant directs police to Jeff Thomas, a man who had previously known Tara. I think Lonnie Jr planned it all along.White was the hitman and Jr hung him out to dry, so to speak. Posted by June 29, 2022 massachusetts pronouncement of death form on forensic files poisoned lemonade June 29, 2022 massachusetts pronouncement of death form on forensic files poisoned lemonade >> as the shooting October 2018 His son Lonnie Jr. became the prime suspect, particularly after it was discovered that the murder was committed with his gun. The evidence is overwhelming and investigators are sure they have enough proof to convict Wright. The suitcase leads investigators to Rosendo Rodriguez and the forensic evidence against him was formidable. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Lonnie Franklin Jr., who once worked as a police garage attendant, was charged with 10 counts of murder, one count of attempted murder with special circumstances of multiple murders. he said do it like that. Navasota man takes plea deal in slaying A month later, his wife is found beaten to death in a bedroom of his parents' home. Lonnie Franklin Jr. is facing charges in the murder of 10 women and attempted murder of another. Click image or button bellow to READ or DOWNLOAD FREE Practical Skills in Forensic Science Book Information : Title : Practical S. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. none of those items seemed to have been touched. which is why white wore a mask in the event he was seen. >> we confronted the friend, he said listen, james white just called me and said lie to the. Now forensic psychologist, private investigator, and crime writer Dr. Joni E. Johnston brings you the answers to these questions and more! fun. now what? July 2018 when questioned, lonnie told police he was not surprised his 9 millimeter gun was used as the murder weapon. Turner Jr. said he was at his girlfriends house in Navasota until at least 9:40 p.m. and that he talked to people on his cell phone almost continuously after he left. Lonnie Turner Biography. try cranking it up? and we had witnesses that verified that information also. helping the world keep promises. >> masks are good objects to find dna profiles on due to the fact that they're in close proximity to your skin and also in the mouth region, you get good profile from saliva. stress. Barron would not comment on whether the defense would produce a witness to corroborate that story when it presents its case next week. . >> this friend said he saw white that night but not until 10:30 p.m. which gave white plenty of time to commit the murder. Investigators scoured the crime scene, hoping to find enough evidence to identify the killer. However, he had an alibi for the time of the murder. Navasota murder case leads to second mistrial Scene of the Crime with Tony Harris: Lonnies Last Funeral, SID Number: 04788654 "For clarity purposes. Eventually, an anonymous tip pointed police to a former friend of three of the victims named. . A subreddit for the lovers of the show *Forensic Files*, Press J to jump to the feed. and those stories were about to get even stranger. 10 1 2 1 By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. the first shot hit him in the forearm. County: GRIMES Change of venue ordered for Grimes County murder trial December 2017. Phone: 936-825-6448. McLain said hes confident that an arrest will be made once all the physical evidence is processed at the state crime lab in Dallas. Everyone's worst fears are confirmed when a body is found at the bottom of an isolated ravine. deal sleep train's 4th of july sale is ending soon. Parole Eligibility Date: 2005-07-29, Offense History: female announcer: time is running out on a new mattress. >> if things were to have happened the way he said it, then junior would have had to have been pointing a gun to his head while talking on the cell phone at the same time.

Westminster Bell Rung Kennedy, Horse Trailer Converted To Coffee Shop, Articles L