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Son Kills Parents Over Medication Dispute, Police Say
2 Apr
Summary
- Man called 911 to confess killing parents with hammer and knife.
- He allegedly stated he was angry about being put on medication.
- Parents had concerns about his mental health and stability.
In Peoria, Arizona, a 29-year-old man named Jonathan Turk has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly confessing to killing his parents. Turk called the Peoria Police Department on Tuesday evening to report that he had murdered his parents, Fraser and Tina Turk, inside their home.
According to court documents, Turk claimed he used a hammer and a knife because he was angry about being put on medication. Responding officers found blood splattered throughout the residence. Investigators noted that both parents had previously completed multiple mental health petitions for their son and expressed concerns about his mental stability.
Turk was arrested at the scene and booked into Maricopa County Jail. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder. His bond has been set at $2 million cash-only. Neighbors and friends remembered Fraser, a physician's assistant, and Tina, a nurse, as pillars of their community.
