A federal grand jury has indicted David Turner, 35, of Miami, Florida, on charges related to the deaths of his ex-wife and her boyfriend in Frederick County, Maryland. The indictment alleges that Turner traveled from another state to Maryland with the intent to commit domestic violence resulting in death and used a firearm during the crime.
According to U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes for the District of Maryland, "As alleged in the indictment, Turner traveled to Maryland from another state to kill his former spouse, Crimea Baker. During and in relation to that offense, Turner shot and killed both Ms. Baker and a second victim, Sean Lange."
The charges against Turner include interstate travel to commit domestic violence resulting in death and use of a firearm during a crime of violence resulting in death. Authorities emphasize that an indictment is only an allegation and that Turner is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
U.S. Attorney Hayes recognized several law enforcement agencies for their roles in the investigation: "U.S. Attorney Hayes commended the FBI, Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Miami Dade Police Department, Miami Beach Police Department, Hialeah Gardens Police Department, Ft. Lauderdale Police Department, and Bartow County (Georgia) Police Department for their work in the investigation." Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kim Y. Hagan and James G. O’Donohue III are prosecuting the case.
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