A South Carolina judge dropped murder charges against Victor Lee Turner and Megan Renee Turner, who were arrested in January in connection with the 1989 cold case death of Justin Lee Turner, Victor’s son. The judge raised concerns about the viability of evidence in the case, leading to the decision.
The Turners were charged approximately 35 years after the body of the 5-year-old boy was discovered near their family’s residence. Circuit Judge Roger Young ruled that the original detective in the case had altered his interpretations of the evidence. Additionally, with over 20 witnesses either deceased or unable to testify, the couple faced challenges in mounting a fair defense and questioning witnesses who alleged they had made incriminating statements.
