Missing Sister Murder Trial: Prosecution Statement
The prosecution released a statement after a judge dismissed charges against Michael Turney and ordered him to be released from custody. More
July 17, 2023
When an individual disappears, an investigation is prompted into their whereabouts, typically involving witness statements, forensic evidence and other facts to find out what happened and whether foul play was involved.
The prosecution released a statement after a judge dismissed charges against Michael Turney and ordered him to be released from custody. More
July 17, 2023
After prosecutors rested their case, a judge dismissed charges against Michael Turney and ordered that he be released. More
July 17, 2023
UPDATE: The judge granted the defense's motion to dismiss the charges against Michael Turney, and ordered his release. More
July 17, 2023
After the prosecution rested its case, the judge granted the defense's motion to dismiss murder charges, ending the trial. More
July 17, 2023
Audio recordings, surveillance and letters played a central role in the state's evidence in Michael Turney's murder trial. More
July 13, 2023
The jury heard a phone call between Alissa Turney and her maternal aunt, during which the aunt repeatedly asks if Alissa is okay. More
July 13, 2023
In a letter written to police, Michael Turney said that Alissa had a history of running away and claiming she was abused. More
July 13, 2023
A detective read a letter written by Michael Turney, detailing the last fight he had with Alissa before she disappeared. More
July 12, 2023
Rudy Farias told a Houston television station that his mother brainwashed him and forced him to live a lie for 8 years. More
July 12, 2023
Alissa Turney's boyfriend, Jonathan Laakman, testified that the last time he saw her, Alissa said she was leaving with her stepfather. More
July 12, 2023
James Turney, Michael Turney's son, testified about the family dynamics in their home before Alissa's disappearance. More
July 11, 2023
During emotional testimony, Sarah Turney testified that her father, Michael, had set up surveillance on her sister, Alissa. More
July 11, 2023
Court TV anchor Vinnie Politan and guests break down the mysterious case of Rudy Farias: the not so missing man. More
July 10, 2023
Police revealed that Rudolph 'Rudy' Farias IV returned the day after he disappeared, but he and his mother maintained the ruse. More
July 7, 2023
Shay Masterson testified that she noticed a difference in the way Michael Turney treated his daughters, Alissa and Sarah. More
July 6, 2023
Michael Turney's defense's request for a mistrial was denied, as the court made clear no discussion of alleged molestation would be admitted. More
July 6, 2023
Sarah Turney said that a note her sister allegedly left said that she was going to California and that she took $300. More
July 6, 2023
Defense attorney Jamie Jackson says Michael Turney did not kill his stepdaughter and that he was active in her search when she went missing. More
July 6, 2023
Vince Imbordino says Michael Turney murdered his stepdaughter Alissa after unexpectedly taking her out of school the last day she was seen. More
July 6, 2023
UPDATE: Prosecutors did not file any charges against Janie Santana and her son, Rudolph “Rudy” Farias IV, but the investigation is ongoing. More
July 6, 2023
Rudy Farias disappeared in Mach 2015 while walking his dogs. Eight years later he has been found safe, authorities say. More
July 5, 2023
Crystal Sorey says she wishes "the worst for" Kayla Montgomery, who she believes helped conceal Harmony Montgomery's murder. More
June 26, 2023
Crystal Sorey shares memories of her missing daughter, and reminds people that Harmony Montgomery called her father 'Adam,' not 'Dad.' More
June 26, 2023
Maricris Drouaillet and her husband told Court TV when they first became suspicious of Maya's husband, Larry. More
June 23, 2023
18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing was last seen June 22, 2013. She had been at a party and was going to catch a ride with a friend. More
June 23, 2023
Cory Bigsby is accused of killing his 4-year-old son, Codi, in June 2021 before reporting him missing in January 2022. More
June 21, 2023
Kayla Montgomery told investigators that Adam Montgomery fatally struck Harmony Montgomery then spent months hiding her body. More
June 20, 2023
Cory Bigsby has been indicted on a murder charge in connection to the death of his son, 4-year-old Codi Bigsby, who went missing last year. More
June 9, 2023
Joran van der Sloot, who is the suspect in Natalee Holloway's disappearance, arrived in Birmingham on Thursday afternoon. More
June 8, 2023
UPDATE: Joran van der Sloot, the suspect in Natalee Holloway's disappearance, arrived in the United States on Thursday afternoon. More
June 8, 2023