Los Angeles, California – A serial killer responsible for the deaths of 14 women in Los Angeles between 1987-98 has now been charged with another murder in Utah. Chester Turner, 57, is currently serving time in a California state prison for the gruesome killings of women, many of whom were sex workers or homeless individuals.
Turner, once dubbed the city’s most prolific serial killer, was convicted in 2007 for 10 counts of first-degree murder and later sentenced to death in 2014 for four additional killings. His recent charge in Utah stems from the murder of Itisha Camp in 1998, where DNA evidence linked Turner to her strangulation death. Camp’s body was discovered behind a business, triggering a 25-year search for justice.
Authorities revealed that Turner had violated parole in California for auto theft and drug sales before fleeing to Utah. This development in the case sheds light on the extent of Turner’s crimes and the impact on the victims’ families, who have been waiting for closure for decades.
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill expressed hope that charging Turner for Camp’s murder would bring relief to her loved ones and the community at large. The long-awaited progress in the case marks a significant step towards accountability for Turner’s heinous actions.
Turner’s reign of terror in Los Angeles, where he strangled most of his victims, left a trail of devastation that haunted the city for years. With each victim he claimed within a few-mile radius, the pattern of violence and fear grew until his eventual capture and conviction.
Despite the pending appeal for four of his Los Angeles murders, Turner’s legacy of violence continues to be unraveled, with each new charge shedding light on the extent of his crimes. The ongoing investigation into Turner’s past deeds serves as a grim reminder of the importance of justice for the victims and their families.
As Turner’s case progresses, questions linger about his potential extradition to Utah to face the latest murder charge. The implications of each new revelation in this chilling saga offer a glimpse into the intricate web of violence woven by a man who once struck fear into the hearts of an entire city.