MISSING PERSON
CASE #: 1997-3
MISSING PERSON CASE #: 1997-3
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Shane Kelly Turner

Shane Kelly Turner
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Grand Junction, CO

Summary:

Shane Turner was last seen leaving his residence on May 21st, 1997, with another male. Mr. Turner had reportedly received a phone call in which a male advised him to meet him outside Mr. Turner's residence in a few minutes. The caller said that he was from Parks and that there had been a complaint filed against Mr. Turner, so he needed to go with him while blindfolded. Mr. Turner went inside his house, got a flannel shirt, and left in a white truck, possibly a Ford. Mr. Turner has not been seen

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Shane Turner was last seen leaving his residence on May 21, 1997, with another male. Shane had been eating dinner with his girlfriend at his home when he received a phone call. The caller identified himself as a park ranger and said Shane's license plate had been called in concerning some problems up at Highline State Park. The caller told him to meet him outside in a few minutes and he needed to leave with him blindfolded. Shane went outside to speak to a man dressed as a Park Ranger. Shane was last seen leaning against a white Highline State Park truck, talking to someone sitting inside. According to the sheriff's department, it was learned that the ex-boyfriend of Shane's girlfriend was upset with Shane over his relationship with her and had made threats. The ex-boyfriend had once worked as a park ranger, had friends who were still park rangers, and had access to the only white Highline State Park truck. On May 27, the Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant on the ex-boyfriend’s apartment. More evidence was found linking him to the truck, and to his presence in the Highline State Park area. In 1998, the Mesa County Grand Jury began an investigation but in 1999 the ex-boyfriend died in a single-vehicle accident. Foul play is suspected, and Shane's remains have yet to be found. Agency: Mesa County Sheriff's Office City: Grand Junction , CO County: Mesa Date of Death: Unknown Agency Case #: 97L6349

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June 2024

5973DMCO - Shane Kelly Turner IMAGE_ALT Name: Shane Kelly Turner Case Classification: Endangered Missing Missing Since: May 21, 1997 Location Last Seen: Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado Physical Description Date of Birth: November 9, 1970 Age: 26 years old Race: White Gender: Male Height: 6'4" Weight: 210 lbs. Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Green Nickname/Alias: Unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown Identifiers Dentals: Unknown Fingerprints: Unknown DNA: Unknown Clothing & Personal I


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