Ep 26. Lynn Turner

In season 7 episode 26 of Snapped, we are introduced to the case of Lynn Turner. Lynn was a former Georgia police officer turned chemist who was accused of murdering her husband and boyfriend using arsenic poisoning.

The episode begins by delving into Lynn's troubled past, including her unstable childhood and early adult life. She had married her high school sweetheart, Randy Thompson, but the marriage ended in divorce due to infidelity on both sides. Lynn then turned her attention to her career and became a police officer before quitting the force to pursue a career in chemistry.

Lynn later married a wealthy businessman named Glenn Turner and the couple had two children together. However, their marriage was fraught with tension and arguments, with Lynn accusing Glenn of infidelity. In 1993, Glenn became ill and died suddenly, which was initially attributed to natural causes. However, after Lynn's boyfriend, firefighter Randy Thompson, died under similar circumstances several years later, authorities began to suspect foul play.

The episode examines the evidence against Lynn, including a pattern of arsenic poisoning in both Glenn and Randy's bodies. Additionally, Lynn was found to have purchased large amounts of arsenic shortly before both men's deaths. The prosecution also argued that Lynn stood to gain financially from both deaths, with Glenn's life insurance payout and a portion of Randy's pension going to Lynn.

The defense, however, argued that the prosecution's case circumstantial and lacked concrete evidence linking Lynn to the murders. They also claimed that Randy's death was likely due to a heart attack, as he had a pre-existing heart condition. The defense also pointed out that Lynn had no history of violence and had always maintained a good reputation in the community.

In the end, the jury found Lynn guilty of both murders and she was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The episode concludes by exploring the aftermath of the trial, including the impact on Lynn's children and the ongoing debate among those who knew Lynn about her guilt or innocence.

Overall, this episode of Snapped provides a fascinating look into the case of Lynn Turner and the complex web of motives and evidence surrounding her alleged crimes. It raises compelling questions about the nature of justice and the difficulty of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in cases based largely on circumstantial evidence.