The story of Travis L. Turner, a well-known high school football coach from Virginia, has spread across the country, and not for sports reasons. Turner went missing on November 20, just when the police were about to come and talk to him regarding grave child abuse allegations. He was the head coach of the Union High School football team, which had achieved a perfect season and was on the verge of entering the state playoffs. The police accuse Turner of criminal offenses related to the production and distribution of child abuse. Due to the threat posed by the lion and the severity of the case, the U.S. Marshals Service has stepped in and is offering a $ 5,000 reward. The last time Turner was seen, he was entering a forest area close to his house in Appalachia, Virginia, with a firearm in his possession.Turner’s disappearance has come as a shock to his relatives, the sports team, and the local people, and a large number are making attempts to figure out what happened just before his vanishing act.
Travis Turner ’s wife Leslie Caudill Turner and their children
Turner’s family has been pulled into the spotlight since his disappearance. His wife, Leslie Caudill Turner, spoke to the Daily Mail and said she did not believe the charges, calling him “a good dad and a good husband.” After the case went public, she deleted her social media accounts and stopped making statements.The couple has three children. Their son, Bailey Turner, was seen at Union High School’s playoff game and was described by Yahoo Sports as being emotional but supportive of the team.The school system removed Turner’s name from its website and placed him on leave, saying student safety comes first. Despite everything, the Union High Bears continue their playoff run and will play in the semifinals on December 6, according to The Times of India.
Travis Turner’s child abuse charges and disappearance
During the investigations into the case against Turner, police and federal agents charged him with five counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and five counts of using a computer for soliciting a minor. Turner went missing the same day the charges were already under investigation. According to NBC News, on November 20, officers visited his place not for an arrest but to speak with him. However, by the time they arrived at the house, Turner had already left. According to his family, he took a gun and went into the mountains near their home, which made them worried about his safety. Search parties, drones, and K-9 teams have been scouring the area for him, but he is still missing. The recent wanted poster issued by the U.S. Marshals, as reported by sources such as the NY Post, advises that he may be armed and cautions the public not to approach him.Also Read: Travis Turner Disappearance Deepens As New Wanted Poster Drops With $5000 Reward And Major Updates In The Virginia Manhunt
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