Home / Crime and Justice / K-9 Units Deployed in Hunt for Missing Coach
K-9 Units Deployed in Hunt for Missing Coach
9 Dec
Summary
- K-9 units are being used to search for missing coach Travis Turner.
- Turner disappeared over two weeks ago, last seen entering woods.
- He faces child pornography charges filed after his disappearance.
K-9 units have joined the extensive search for Travis Turner, a 46-year-old Union High School football coach who disappeared over two weeks ago. Turner was last observed entering a dense, wooded area near his Virginia home on December 20, reportedly carrying a firearm. The United States Marshals Service, along with local law enforcement, has been utilizing K-9 units, drones, and helicopters in the challenging terrain.
Experts suggest that cadaver dogs could be crucial in locating any remains, as the scent intensifies over time. However, the effectiveness of K-9 units can be hampered by natural elements, such as wildlife carcasses, and the dogs' need for rest. The remote and densely wooded location, part of the Appalachian Mountains, presents a significant challenge, likened to finding a needle in a haystack.
Adding to the complexity of the case, Turner was charged with five counts of child pornography and five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor days after his disappearance. The Turner family has stated their cooperation with law enforcement efforts to locate him.
