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Melissa Turner's Closing Act

Jan 15, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Melissa Finds Matthew Unconscious

  • Melissa found Matthew unresponsive on their patio and immediately began CPR with latex gloves.
  • She struggled to recall the exact events leading up to finding him, describing confusion and panic.
INSIGHT

Surveillance Reveals Argument Audio

  • Audio captured from a neighborhood camera revealed a loud, angry female voice and a male voice during early morning hours.
  • This evidence contradicted Melissa's initial claim of no argument and unclear memories of the 4 a.m. incident.
ANECDOTE

Melissa's Self-Defense Account

  • Melissa testified that Matthew became dark and aggressive, holding a tactical knife and strangling her.
  • She stabbed him lightly in the back to get him off and suffered a severe head injury during the struggle.
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