NEW THIS MORNING: Michael Turney spoke outside of a Maricopa County jail after being released this morning. He says he will never stop looking for Alissa. abc15
PHOENIX — Michael Turney, the stepfather of Alissa Turney and the main suspect in her 2001 disappearance, is out of jail after being acquitted of murder charges related to her presumed death.The defense asked earlier in the day Monday for the judge to issue an acquittal based on what they called a lack of evidence that Michael killed Alissa, claiming there was sufficient evidence that she ran away.
— Ashley Holden July 17, 2023 WATCH: Siblings, classmates of Alissa Turney testify in Michael Turney trial He was arrested in 2020 by police in Mesa on second-degree murder charges in connection to Alissa’s presumed death.Sarah, Alissa's sister, testified in court last week as a key witness. She has spent years searching for answers, sharing haunting home videos on social media, and even starting a podcast called 'Voices for Justice.'Alissa’s biological father, who was also in court during the trial, told ABC15 he believes Michael is guilty.
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