Fugitive Virginia HS Football Coach Travis Turner Takes Shocking Turn in Manhunt before Vanishing amid ๐ช๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐ Charges
Respected high school football coach Travis Turnerโs gone missing amid serious ch*ld p*rnography allegations. The 46-year-old disappeared on Nov. 20, hours before Virginia State Police arrived to question him.
Now a fugitive, he was reportedly last seen walking into a wooded area near his home in Appalachia. He was armed with a firearm.
When new details emerged, it was revealed that his wife had reported him missing the next day, as he hadnโt returned home. Authorities, however, havenโt officially confirmed if Turner was aware of the charges. The familyโs attorney stated he was walking into the woods before his disappearance. The Virginia State Police are focusing efforts on the mountainous terrain where Turner was last seen.
โNone of that is true. Heโs a good dad and a good husband and we want him home.ย Thatโs it.โย This defense from Turnerโs wife, Leslie, came in response to allegations of ch*ld p0rnography and solicitation of minors, per Daily Mail.
The wife exclusively also told the outlet that sheโs unaware of everything thatโs going on.ย โI donโt know anything. I donโt know anything. Iโm sorry,โย she said. Despite the personal turmoil, Turnerโs Union Bears are still moving forward in the playoffs under assistant coach Jay Edward.
Travis Turnerโs Final Interview Before Disappearance
Travis Turner (Image Credits: Twitter/@JLRINVESTIGATES)
Turner left behind a pretty haunting last interview before disappearing. In his final post-game chat, he praised his team after a 40-7 playoff win over Lee High School. He alluded to overcoming adversity and preparing for a tough matchup against Graham High.
โItโs gonna be a challenge, and yeah we get this far in the playoffs, theyโre all gonna be tough,โย he said, unaware itโd be his last words in front of the camera.
Just days later, Turner vanished, leaving assistant coach Edward to lead the Bears in a 12-0 win over Graham on November 22. Despite the drama, the teamโs undefeated streak continued, pushing their record to 11-0. The Bears now prep for the Region 2D title game against Ridgeview.
