Saturday's Internet Edition, May 17, 2008.
No Arrest Made; Investigators Say He’s ‘A Person Of Interest’
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No arrest has been made in the ongoing homicide investigation into her death, but a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by Ms. Turner’s sister against Turner’s estranged husband, who remains the only person of interest in the case.
According to court papers filed in Forsyth County on Oct. 12 Gwen Elizabeth Kennedy, executrix of Ms. Turner’s estate, alleges her sister’s death was caused by the intentional acts of Dr. Kirk Alan Turner.
Kennedy alleges “that on Sept. 12, 2007, the defendant, Kirk Alan Turner, went to the decedent’s residence where the decedent was present and slit and/or cut her throat with a sharp object thereby causing her death, without provocation.”
Kennedy also alleges at the time of her sister’s death, “the decedent was 54-years-old, and could have expected to live a full and meaningful life, and could have been expected to provide substantial service, companionship, protection, and care to her daughter and son.”
The Turners married Jan. 8, 1984 in Las Vegas and have two grown children.
Kennedy’s claim includes compensation for her sister’s pain and suffering, and her funeral expenses.
Kennedy’s claim also alleges the actions of Dr. Turner caused fatal injuries to Ms. Turner and as a result Kennedy is entitled to recover damages in excess of $10,000 from him.
According to Davie Sheriff’s Department Capt. J.D. Hartman, investigation into Ms. Turner’s death is still active.
When Hartman was asked if Dr. Turner had been formerly interviewed by sheriff officials he replied, “He has declined to comment ... subscibe to the Davie County Enterprise Record, P.O. Box 99, Mocksville, N.C. 27028.