Summary
Overview
This episode examines the mysterious death of 35-year-old Heather Turner, found dead from a gunshot wound in her bathroom in May 2017. While her husband Andy claims it was suicide, mounting evidence of abuse, her plans to leave him, and suspicious circumstances surrounding her death have led investigators to rule it undetermined. The case explores the disturbing patterns of alleged domestic violence, manipulation, and the questions that remain when only one person can tell the story.
The 911 Call and Initial Scene
On May 4, 2017, deputies responded to Andy Turner's frantic 911 call claiming his wife Heather shot herself in the bathroom. When first responders arrived, they found 35-year-old Heather naked on the bathroom floor with a gunshot wound near her left ear, covered in blood. Despite the scene appearing to be a suicide with a note reading "I'm sorry. I love you," the brand-new coroner noticed enough irregularities to order an autopsy rather than immediately releasing the body.
- Deputies responded to Andy Turner's 911 call about his wife shooting herself in the bathroom
- Heather was found naked on the bathroom floor with a gunshot wound beside her left ear, surrounded by blood
- A notebook was found with five words: 'I'm sorry. I love you'
- The coroner noticed irregularities including a darker area on the wall that appeared cleaned and a second wound on Heather's head
- The gun was found under a bloody towel, but Andy admitted to moving it after realizing he was sitting on it
" If two people are in a room and one of them dies, can you ever really know the full truth? As the saying goes, two can keep a secret if one of them is dead. "
Andy's Account and the 'Husband and Wife Time' Alibi
Andy Turner told investigators that he and Heather had spent all night having what he called 'husband and wife time' from after dinner until 4 or 5 AM. He claimed there were no warning signs and portrayed their relationship as nearly perfect, saying they'd only had maybe two disagreements in their entire time together. However, this account would soon be contradicted by multiple witnesses who painted a very different picture of their marriage.
- Andy claimed he and Heather had sex all night long, from after dinner until 4-5 AM, which he called 'husband and wife time'
- Andy said he fell asleep with his head on Heather's back and woke to a loud pop when she was getting ready for work
- Andy claimed there were no warning signs and they never fought, having only two disagreements in their relationship
- The couple posted 'coffee time chats' on Facebook projecting a picture-perfect relationship focused on God
" I always say the more you have to, like, project this image of a perfect marriage or a life, the less I believe it. And they were projecting. "
📚 6 more sections below
Sign up to unlock the complete summary with all insights, key points, and quotes
Get this summary + all future Crime Junkie episodes in your inbox
100% Free • Unsubscribe Anytime
Sign up now and we'll send you the complete summary of this episode, plus get notified when new Crime Junkie episodes are released—delivered straight to your inbox within minutes.