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Coach Vanishes With Gun Amid Child Porn Charges
4 Dec
Summary
- Coach Travis Turner vanished November 20 with a gun.
- He was facing charges for soliciting a minor and child pornography.
- His family is cooperating with law enforcement in the search.
The family of Travis Turner, a former head football coach at Union High School in Virginia, has shared new details surrounding his disappearance on November 20. Turner vanished into the woods, reportedly with a gun, just days before facing charges of soliciting a minor and possessing child pornography. His attorney stated that Turner left behind essential items like his wallet, medication, and glasses, emphasizing this is out of character for him.
Turner's wife, Leslie, reported him missing after growing concerned. The family's lawyer clarified that Leslie is seeking his return and is not aiding in his evasion. The criminal charges against Turner were filed after he went missing, and he was not a fugitive at that time. The family has repeatedly consented to searches of their property as they cooperate with law enforcement.
The US Marshals are now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to Turner's arrest, alongside the Virginia State Police and FBI. His wife, who has been married to him for 25 years, previously stated her belief in his innocence and has appealed for his return to face the allegations and defend himself in court.
