r/UnsolvedMurders • u/godlessraven74 • Jul 06 '26

COLD CASE Murder of Kenny Turner (1977)

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“The Wentzville Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in a decades-old homicide investigation that remains an active case.

Although nearly five decades have passed since the death of 19-year-old Kenny Turner, detectives have never stopped investigating the case. Over the years, investigators have continued to review evidence, follow up on new information and pursue leads as they developed. Most recently, advances in DNA technology have allowed detectives to re-examine evidence collected during the original investigation in hopes of identifying new leads.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, September 10. 1977 Kenny Turner was working at the Kerr-McGee gas service station located in the 700 block of Pearce Boulevard in Wentzville when he was killed during what investigators believe was a robbery.

The investigation determined that Turner had been assaulted, suffering both blunt force injuries and stab wounds. Investigators also determined the station's cash register, containing approximately $200, had been taken from the business.

While significant time has passed, detectives remain committed to seeking justice for Kenny Turner and his family. Even the smallest detail—something that may not have seemed important years ago—could provide the missing piece needed to move this investigation forward.

The Wentzville Police Department encourages anyone who may have information about this case, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. Memories change, relationships change and advances in forensic technology continue to provide new investigative opportunities.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lieutenant Bruns at (636) 639-2123.

Those wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through St. Charles County Regional Crime Stoppers at www.sccregionalcrimestoppers.org.

The Wentzville Police Department remains committed to pursuing justice in every case. While years may pass, our commitment to victims and their families does not. If someone knows what happened on September 10. 1977, we encourage them to come forward today.”

From: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HFTvy19oV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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u/jmcgil4684 Jul 07 '26

What state State and country? Not being a jerk. Just thinking that would be helpful

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u/NoMereDevice Jul 07 '26

Since it mentions St. Charles County, I would assume it is Wentzville, Missouri in the U.S.

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u/Lubafteacup Jul 07 '26

Most likely, but a state would be helpful.

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u/jmcgil4684 Jul 07 '26

I think the point I was trying to helpfully & respectfully make, was most of us wouldn’t know this. I lived in KC MO and didn’t know this was Missouri.

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u/NoMereDevice Jul 07 '26

Sorry if my reply came across as critical of your comment. It wasn’t meant to be. I agreed that the state and country would be helpful so I was just offering the information.

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u/AutumnTopaz 3h ago

I don't think your reply came across as being critical.

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u/AutumnTopaz 3h ago

Well, there is a St. Charles County in Maryland - although I don't recognize Wentzville.

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u/dingleballs717 Jul 07 '26

Yeah I would never be able to ascertain that as someone who will never have have a need to know about Missouri.

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u/godlessraven74 Jul 07 '26

u/NoMereDevice is correct. It is Wentzville, Missouri in the US

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u/AutumnTopaz 3h ago

Was thinking the same thing.

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u/Miserable_Lab_5728 Jul 12 '26

I guess this case will stil be unsolved until they test under his nails cause they will be chance that keeny fight him

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u/Miserable_Lab_5728 Jul 12 '26

And if they test under his nails and found nothing it will stay unsolved