welcome to True Crime Case Files where we delve into the dark and twisted Tales of real life crimes today we uncover a story of suburban deceit and deadly passion that shocked the community of pinville North Carolina this is the case of Lisa Turner a housewife whose secret love affair with a neighbor's son led to a Grizzly murder Lisa Turner was a 45-year-old stay-at-home mom who lived in pinville North Carolina an upper middle class suburb of Charlotte Lisa was very active in her community she was a member of the local P where she organized fundraisers and
events for the school she was also a devoted member of her Church's choir where she sang every Sunday Lisa had a friendly demeanor and was always willing to help others she was considered a pillar of the community someone everyone could rely on Lisa had once dreamed of becoming a teacher but those dreams were put on hold when she married Rob Turner a successful corporate lawyer and decided to focus on raising their two children Carmel 17 and militia for 14 despite her busy life Lisa always found time for her family and friends behind her perfect Suburban
life Lisa felt unfulfilled and lonely Rob 48 had been working long hours at his job dealing with high-profile Banks and helping them find legal loopholes to evict people from their homes during the Great Recession this created a distance between them and Lisa often felt like she was living in a gilded cage she craved excitement and attention something she wasn't getting at home in the days before her death death Lisa was busy with her usual activities she was planning the church's upcoming Easter event making decorations and organizing volunteers she was also seen at the local Starbucks
sipping a lad and chatting with friends to the outside world Lisa seemed happy and content but inside she was struggling Lisa's personality was warm and welcoming she had a smile for everyone and a kind word for those in need her friends described her as generous and caring she dreamed of a life where she felt truly loved and appreciated however little did anyone know Lisa had found this attention in the arms of Jason brace Collins the 18-year-old son of her neighbor Lisa's secret affair with Jason provided the thrill she longed for she documented her feelings and
experiences in a hidden Journal expressing the excitement and guilt she felt in her final days Lisa was torn between her duties as a mother and wife and her desire for something more however on the morning of March 21 2012 Lisa's life would be tragically cut short leaving the community of pinville in shock and mourning on the morning of March 21 2012 around 7:30 a.m. Rob Turner came home early from a business trip to surprise his wife he had been away in New York City for a meeting with a big Bank client and took an early
flight back to penville expecting to find Lisa making breakfast for their kids Rob instead walked into a scene of horror when Rob entered the kitchen he found Lisa lying on the floor in a pool of blood the room was a mess with broken dishes and blood splatters on the walls and floor Lisa had been shot and stabbed multiple times he can more shocking the number 3 to Z4 was carved into her stomach robbed in complete shock dropped his suitcase and rushed to her side but it was clear she was already gone Rob immediately called 911
his voice trembled as he told the dispatcher about the scene he had walked into he kept repeating she's gone she's gone over and over the dispatcher tried to keep him calm and instructed him to wait for the police to arrive Rob stayed by leisa's side crying and holding her hand unable to comprehend what had happened the first police officer arrived within minutes officer Diller who was on patrol nearby responded to the call when she entered the house and saw the scene she was stunned but quickly took control of the situation she guided Rob away from
the body and secured the area waiting for the detectives to arrive Rob Turner was still in shock he could barely speak as the officers tried to question him about the events leading up to his Discovery he kept saying he couldn't believe this was happening and that Lisa was gone leisa's body was taken to the medical examiner's office for an autopsy while the detectives began their investigation the news of leisa's murder quickly spread through pinville it was reported on local TV stations like OC TV and neighbors gathered outside the Turner home trying to understand how such
a terrible thing could happen in their quiet community the pinville police arrived quickly after Rob Turner's 911 call on March 21 2012 officer Nara Miller who was patrolling nearby was the first on the scene she found Rob in a State of Shock holding Le's hand officer Miller immediately secured the area and call for backup detective Tiana Williams and officer Mark vidria both seasoned investigators arrived soon after Detective Williams known for her meticulous nature surveyed the chaotic crime scene the kitchen was a broken dishes in blood were everywhere Lisa had been shot and then stabbed multiple
times the number 304 was carved into her stomach a chilling and mysterious detail Detective Williams and officer vidria began their investigation methodically they photographed the crime scene from every angle documenting the blood splatters broken items and B's body they used luminal to detect hidden blood traces and collected fingerprints from surfaces like countertops and doorknobs DNA samples were taken from various objects hoping to find something that could identify the killer the brutality of the attack suggested a crime of passion Detective Williams considered possible motives the number carved into leisa's stomach seemed personal as if the killer
wanted to send a message they found no signs of forced entry suggesting Leisa new her attacker Rob Turner was taken to the police station for further questioning still in shock he struggled to provide coherent answers Detective Williams knew they needed to trade carefully with him they asked about his recent business trip his relationship with Lisa and if she had any enemies Rob mentioned his long work hours and their strained marriage but denied any involvement in her death the forensic team continued to gather evidence they found a partially burnt di in the fireplace which contained entries
to char to be legible this discovery added a new layer to the investigation revealing something that might possibly be the motive behind the murder the police also can past the neighborhood interviewing neighbors and searching for Witnesses some neighbors mentioned hearing loud noises the night before but didn't think much of it others spoke highly of Lisa and her involvement in the community expressing shock that such a tragedy could occur local news stations like wsoctv reported the murder and the community of pinville was gripped by fear and curiosity Detective Williams knew they had to solve this case
quickly to bring peace to the neighborhood in Justice for Lisa Turner the first person the police investigated was Rob Turner Lisa's husband Rob 48 was a successful corporate lawyer known for his Stern noons attitude he worked long hours with high-profile Banks often helping them to find legal loophole that would allow them to evict people from their homes during the Great Recession this demanding jog had created a distance between him and Lisa despite this Rob was deeply committed to his family and had no known History of Violence after discovering leisa's body on the morning of March
21 2012 Rob was in a State of Shock he called 911 immediately and was visibly shaken when the police arrived Detective tianao Williams and officer Mark vidrian knew they needed to question Rob thoroughly they took him to the police station to get his statement at the station Rob sat in a small sterile interrogation room he was pale and had dark circles under his eyes from lack of sleep Detective Williams started with basic questions about his trip to New York City his relationship with Lisa and her family life Rob explained that he had been away on
a business trip and returned early to surprise Lisa he described their marriage as strained but insisted he would never harm her Rob's responses were Cooperative but filled with grief he repeatedly stated his love for Lisa and his Devastation over her death he admitted that their relationship had been difficult lately due to his long hours at work but he denied any involvement in her murder Rob's lawyer a sharp attorney sat beside him ensuring that Rob's rights were protected throughout the interrogation the police also looked into Rob's Alibi they verified his flight details and confirmed he had
indeed been in New York City for a meeting with a major Bank his colleagues and clients backed up his story providing a solid Alibi for the time of the murder despite Rob's cooperation and strong Alibi Detective Williams and her team still had to consider him a suspect the brutality of the crime suggested a personal motive and as leisa's husband Rob was a primary Person of Interest however without any concrete evidence linking into the scene the police had to continue their investigation and look into other potential suspects the next suspect the police investigated was Jason brace
Collins the 18-year-old son of leisa's neighbor Jason had just graduated from high school and was planning to major in engineering he was well-liked in the community known for his charm and good looks however a secret affair between him and Lisa had recently come to light adding a new twist to the investigation detective Tiana Williams and officer Mark vidria called Jason in for questioning Jason arrived at the police station looking nervous he sat in the interrogation room fidgeting with his hands the detective started by asking him about his relationship with Lisa Jason admitted to the affair
but claimed it was consensual and that he loved her he said that Lisa had provided him with attention and excitement he couldn't find elsewhere when asked about his whereabouts on the night of March 20 Jason said he was at home playing video games he mentioned specific games like Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 which was popular at the time however his Alibi was weak since he was alone and had no one to confirm his story Jason's behavior during the interrogation was irratic at times he was calm but he also showed bursts of anger and frustration
when detectives pressed him about the affair he became defensive insisting he would never hurt Lisa he talked about their relationship describing it as passionate but not not violent the police found Jason's nervousness suspicious and decided to search his home they obtained a warrant and conducted a thorough search of his room they found several explicit Love Letters From liisa and some naked photos of them together further confirming their relationship however they didn't find any physical evidence linking Jason to the murder neighbors reported seeing Jason acting strangely in the days following Lisa's death some said he seemed
agitated and jumpy others mentioned he was less friendly and more withdrawn than usual the police took note of these observations but needed more concrete evidence to make an arrest the community was shocked by the revelation of the affair the once Charming boy next door was now under a cloud of Suspicion Detective Williams knew they had to dig deeper into Jason's background and relationship with Lisa to uncover the truth while Jason's affair with Lisa provided a possible motive the police still needed more evidence to link him directly to the murder they continued their investigation knowing that
solving the case required careful scrutiny of every detail the third suspect the police investigated was Paula brace Collins Lea's best friend and nextdoor neighbor Paula 43 was a stay-at-home mom who shared almost everything with Lisa she was also passionate about running the choir at their Church recently Paula had grown suspicious of Lisa's Behavior fearing it might affect their friendship and her family though she completely unaware of liisa's affair with her son Jason detective Tiana Williams and officer Mark vidria called Paul at in for questioning Paula arrived at the station looking worried but composed in the
small interrogation room Detective Williams asked Paula about her relationship with Lisa Paula spoke fondly of Lisa describing her as a dear friend and confident however Paula admitted she had noticed Lisa acting strangely in recent months and had been concerned when asked about her whereabouts on the night of March 20 Paula said she was at home preparing for the upcoming church event she mentioned specific tasks like making decorations and organizing a volunteer list tasks she could verify with other church members Paula's Alibi seemed solid but the detectives press further Detective Williams asked Paula do she knew
about leisa's affair with Jason Paula was shocked and visibly upset she insisted she had no idea about the affair and that she would have never condoned such Behavior her reaction appeared genuine and the detectives noted her distress the police then asked Paula if she had any reason to harm Lisa Paula vehemently denied any moed stating that she loved Lisa like a sister and would never hurt her she became emotional tears welling up in her eyes and continued to deny any involvement in Lisa's death to corroborate Paula's Alibi the detectives interviewed other members of the church
choir they confirmed that Paula had been working on Church preparations that night additionally neighbors reported seeing Paula at home further supporting her account despite Paula's solid Alibi the police still had to consider her a suspect due to her close relationship with both Lisa and Jason they searched Paula's house for any evidence but found nothing linking her to the murder the community of pinville was shaken as local news stations including WSOC TV Charlotte's Local News Leader reported on Paula's questioning casting suspicion on another pillar of the community Detective Williams and officer vidria continued to investigate knowing
that Paula's strong Alibi and lack of evidence made it difficult to link her to the crime they need needed to explore every possible angle to uncover the truth behind Lisa Turner's brutal murder on the morning of March 25 2012 a break in the case came with a surprising discovery it was a sunny day in pinville and detective Tiana Williams received a call from a local resident named Leah Johnson Leah was walking her dog in a nearby park when she found a small leatherbound jourmal partially buried under a bush he quickly reported it to the police
thinking it might be connected to the recent murder Detective Williams officer Mark vidria rushed to the park to retrieve the journal they carefully placed it in an Evidence bag and took it back to the station for examination the journal turned out to be a photocopy of Lisa Turner's Secret Diary but one that was to Burnt to be able to read containing detailed and graphic entries about her affair with Jason brace Collins it also included her thoughts and feelings about her marriage and her sense of loneliness the diary entries revealed that Lisa had been planning to
end the affair with Jason she felt guilty about betraying her family and wanted to focus on repairing her marriage and her church work in addition Lisa noted strange changes in Jason's Behavior she described how he thought he was lighted by the Angel's light and how we badgered her to have sex with him 12 times a day the last entry dated Marx 19 mentioned her intention to meet Jason to break off the relationship this new evidence shifted the focus of the investigation Detective Williams and her team realized that Jason's obsession with Lisa might have driven him
to murder her when she end things the diary also included several entries describing how Lisa seduced Jason by bathing naked in her backyard which had a direct line of sight to his bedroom these entries painted a calculated and disturbing picture of their intense and tumultuous relationship the police decided to bring Jason in for further questioning they confronted him with the diary entries hoping to get a reaction Jason initially denied everything but when faced with the detailed descriptions of their Affair he broke down he admitted to being in love with li feeling devastated when she wanted
to end things Detective Williams noticed that Jason's Behavior was erratic and decided to have him undergo a psychological evaluation the results indicated that Jason might be suffering from an undiagnosed bipolar disorder which could explain his extreme reactions and mood swings this information added a new layer to the investigation suggesting that Jason's mental state could have played a role in the crime the community of pinville was eager for answers and the pressure on the police to solve the case increased Detective Williams and her team continued to piece together the evidence knowing they were closer to uncovering
the truth behind Lisa Turner's tragic death hey True Crime case solvers interested in more real life murder mysteries be sure to like And subscribe to our Channel and do you have any thoughts about this case or have a case of your own you'd like us to investigate leave us a comment stay safe True Crime case solvers on March 26 2012 the police made a breakthrough in the case after reviewing Lisa Turner's diary and conducting a psychological evaluation of Jason brace Collins the evidence pointed clearly to him as the prime suspect detective Tiana Williams and officer
Mark griot decided it was time to bring Jason in for a formal arrest kase brce Collins 18 was known for his charm and good looks but the investigation revealed a darker side KAS had fallen deeply in love with Lisa and when she tried to end their Affair he couldn't handle it his undiagnosed by polar disorder likely contributed to his extreme reaction Jason had become possessive and obsessed with Lisa and the thought of losing her drove him to a fit of rage the murder occurred on the night of March 20 Jason had gone to the Turner
house for sex knowing Rob was away on a business trip Lisa let him in intending to end the relationship an argument ensued escalating quickly Jason overwhelmed by his emotions shot Lisa and then stabbed her multiple times the number 304 carved into her stomach was a final Twisted Act of control on the morning of March 26 around 10:00 a.m. the police arrived at the brace colins home to arrest Jason Detective Williams led the team they knocked on the door and Paul abrace Collins answered shocked to see the police Jason was inside and when he saw the
officers he tried to run but was quickly apprehended Jason's reaction to the arrest was a mix of surprise and resignation he didn't resist but looked defeated knowing his actions had caught up with him he was handcuffed and taken to the police station during the ride he remained silent staring blankly ahead the news of Jason's arrest spread quickly through penville local TV stations including WSOC TV reported the developments the community was in shock especially those who knew Jason as the Charming Boy Next Door the Turner family devastated by Lisa's death expressed relief that the murderer had
been caught they were grateful to the police for their hard work but still struggled with their loss at the police station Jason was booked and charged with first-degree murder he confessed to the crime during interrogation detailing how his love for Lisa had turned into an uncontrollable Obsession he admitted that when Lisa tried to break up with him he snapped and killed her in a fit of rage Jason's arrest brought some closure to the community but the pain of losing Lisa Turner lingered her family and friends tried to move forward but the memory of that tragic
night remained fresh in their minds the trial of Jason Embrace Collins began on July 15 2012 at the mecklinburg County Courthouse the courtroom was packed with members of the Pineville Community including Lisa Turner's family and friends the prosecution was led by district attorney leak ctz a 50-year-old seasoned lawyer known for her tough stance on violent crimes Leah presented a strong case detailing how Jason's obsession with Lisa had driven him to commit the murder Leah Castro itz described the brutal nature of the crime emphasizing the shooting and stabbing as well as the number 304 carved into
Lisa's stomach she brought in forensic experts to explain the evidence collected at the scene including DNA and fingerprints linking Jason to the crime she also presented entries from Lisa's diary which documented her affair with Jason and her plan standed the defense attorney Richard Blake was a 45-year-old lawyer known for his calm and methodical approach he argued that Jason's undiagnosed bipolar disorder played a significant role in his actions Richard called in medical experts who testified about Jason's mental state explaining how his condition could have led to a loss of control he also highlighted Jason's young age
and lack of Prior criminal record suggesting that he deserved leniency throughout the trial Lisa Turner's family watched with heavy hearts her husband Rob and their children Carmel and militia often broke down in tears as they listened to the details of her murder the community members who attended the trial showed their support for the Turner family hoping for justice to be served after weeks of testimonies and deliberations the jury reached a verdict on August 12th 2012 Jason brace Collins was found guilty of first-degree murder the judge sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of
parole the courtroom was silent as the sentence was read and Jason showed little emotion accepting his fate with a Blank Stare the verdict brought a sense of closure to Lea's family and friends but the pain of losing her remained they believed the punishment was just given the brutality of the crime and the impact it had on their lives the community of Pineville felt a mix of relief and sorrow knowing that Justice had been served but that they have lost a cherished member of their Community local news stations like lctv covered the trial extensively highlighting the
emotional journey of the Turner family and the community's response to the verdict the trial and its outcome were discussed in homes schools and churches as everyone tried to make sense of the tragedy that had shaken their quiet suburb after the trial of Jason brace Collins concluded life in Pineville began to slowly return to normal but the scars of Lisa Turner's murder still lingered for the Turner family the verdict brought a sense of closure knowing that Jason would spend the rest of his life behind bars for taking Lisa away from them Rod Turner focused on rebuilding
his life and supporting his children Carmel and milicia who struggled with the loss of their mother the community rallied around the Turner family offering support and comfort in various forms neighbors organized meal trains and child care assistance easing the burden on Rob As He adjusted to being a single parent the local church where Lisa had been an active member held Memorial services in her honor celebrating her life and the impact she had on others meanwhile Paula brace Collins faced her own challenges as Jason's mother and Lisa's best friend Paula was devastated by the Betrayal and
the loss of both her son and her closest confident she withdrew from church activities and community events choosing instead to focus on supporting Jason through letters and occasional visits to the prison Jason now incarcerated at Central Prison in Raleigh North Carolina adjusted to Life Behind Bars he received counseling and medication for his bipolar disorder aiming to manage his condition while serving his sentence although he expressed remorse for his actions Jason understood the severity of his crime and the impact it had on liisa's family and the community the community of pinville remained Vigilant but began to
move forward cherishing the memories of Lisa Turner while looking ahead to brighter days the tragic events of March 2012 had left an indelible mark But through unity and resilience payville continued to be a close-knit suburb where neighbors supported one another through life's challenges thank you for joining us on this episode of True Crime Case Files the story of Lisa Turner reminds us of the Hidden struggles and dangerous secrets that can lie beneath the surface of even the most seemingly perfect lives TB in next time as we uncover another chilling tale from the animals of True
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