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| Collin Turner Murder: Where Is Bree Kuhn Now? Inside the Case That Ended in a Life Sentence. |
Collin Turner was speaking to a 911 dispatcher when gunshots suddenly interrupted his call on 8 September 2021. Within minutes, emergency responders arrived at his home in Gulf Breeze, Florida, but the former US Marine could not be saved. What initially appeared to be a domestic dispute quickly developed into a murder investigation, with his wife, Bree Kuhn, eventually becoming the central figure in the case. Years later, the question remains: where is Bree Kuhn now, and what happened after the courtroom proceedings finally reached their conclusion? ID's Deadly Women 2.0, particularly its episode 'Malicious Moms', revisits the events surrounding Collin's death and the investigation that followed.
Born on 28 December 1987, Collin James Turner was the son of Don and Tere' Turner. He grew up in Senoia, Georgia, alongside his sisters, Nichole and Rebecca, in a supportive family environment. From an early age, Collin had ambitions beyond an ordinary career, and his decision to join the United States Marine Corps became one of the defining chapters of his life.
Collin spent 14 years serving in the Marines, building an impressive military career and eventually reaching the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. He also achieved considerable experience in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), a demanding specialist field that requires extensive training and technical knowledge. Unfortunately, a traumatic brain injury eventually forced him to take medical leave. He was subsequently granted 100% disability, bringing his active military career to an unexpected end.
However, leaving military service did not mean Collin was ready to stop pursuing his ambitions. He had been accepted into the electrical engineering master's programme at Johns Hopkins University and was looking forward to another chapter in his professional life. He was also a father to his son, Brody Turner, and remained determined to build a meaningful future for his family.
Collin later met Bree Kuhn, who served as a Navy chief petty officer. She already had a daughter, Kylie, from a previous relationship, but Collin welcomed the girl into his family and treated her as his own. The couple eventually married and welcomed two children together, John Patrick and Laney, born in 2017 and 2018. Their family settled in Gulf Breeze, Florida, where they lived with their children.
From the outside, Collin appeared to have plenty to look forward to, including his education and family life. Yet, behind the scenes, the relationship between him and Bree had become increasingly difficult. By September 2021, tensions between the couple had reached a point that would lead to a series of police calls and, ultimately, a fatal confrontation.
On 8 September 2021, Collin and Bree were involved in a series of disputes that brought law enforcement to their home more than once. At approximately 12.53 pm, Bree contacted 911 and accused her husband of assaulting her. She also told the dispatcher that Collin was allegedly planning to take their three children out of state, something she strongly opposed.
Officers attended the property to investigate the complaint. However, they reportedly found no evidence of a physical altercation and left without making an arrest. The situation did not settle down, though, and another call followed later that afternoon.
At approximately 5 pm, Collin contacted the police to report another argument with his wife. Officers returned to the property but again left without taking further action after finding no apparent evidence of wrongdoing. Unfortunately, the repeated police visits did little to prevent what happened next.
At 6.22 pm, Collin made another 911 call. According to reports, he told the dispatcher that Bree had allegedly tried to break his arm when he attempted to enter the house. He then explained that he was hiding inside the garage. While Collin was still speaking to the dispatcher, gunshots suddenly rang out.
The dispatcher reportedly heard three additional shots before the call went completely silent. In total, Collin had suffered four gunshot wounds, with the bullets entering through his back and exiting through his chest. Emergency responders arrived shortly afterwards, but he had already succumbed to his injuries.
Meanwhile, Bree had gone to a neighbour's house and told them that she had shot her husband. When officers arrived, she also acknowledged shooting Collin but maintained that she had acted in self-defence.
Her account became a central issue during the subsequent investigation and trial. Bree's defence team argued that she had been living in an allegedly abusive relationship and feared for her safety and that of the children. They also pointed to the firearms Collin reportedly kept inside the house, arguing that she believed he might use them against her.
The defence further relied on the argument that Bree had experienced battered woman syndrome, presenting her actions as a response to the circumstances of the relationship rather than a deliberate decision to kill her husband. However, the prosecution viewed the events differently.
Investigators examined the sequence of calls, the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the physical evidence collected at the property. Prosecutors ultimately argued that the evidence supported a deliberate killing rather than the self-defence explanation presented by Bree's legal team. What happened inside the garage, particularly during those final moments of Collin's 911 call, became an important part of the case.
Bree Kuhn was subsequently charged with first-degree murder. Her case eventually went to trial in September 2024, three years after Collin's death. The proceedings brought renewed attention to the couple's relationship, the repeated police visits on the day of the shooting and the competing accounts of what had happened inside their home.
After hearing the evidence, the jury found Bree guilty. The verdict marked the end of a lengthy legal process and established the outcome of a case that had begun with a desperate emergency call. She was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
So, where is Bree Kuhn now? According to the available case information, she is being held at Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala, Florida. Following her conviction and life sentence, she is expected to spend the remainder of her life in prison, with no possibility of parole.
Collin's death also left behind children who had to grow up with the consequences of an event that changed their family permanently. His plans for further education, his military achievements and the future he hoped to build were all cut short. The legal case has reached its conclusion, but the personal impact of the tragedy extends far beyond the courtroom.
There is something particularly difficult about this case because the warning signs unfolded over several hours, with multiple calls bringing officers to the same address before the fatal shooting. It raises uncomfortable questions about how domestic disputes are assessed and whether the available information can always reveal what is happening behind closed doors.
Still, it is important not to confuse allegations made during a trial with established facts, particularly when both sides presented very different accounts. The jury ultimately considered the evidence and reached its verdict, and the life sentence reflects the seriousness of that decision. What makes Collin's story especially heartbreaking is the future he was still working towards. After 14 years of military service, he was preparing for university and another chapter with his children. That opportunity disappeared far too soon.
The Collin Turner murder case remains a deeply troubling story, not simply because of the shooting but because of the events that unfolded before it. Bree Kuhn is now serving a life sentence, while Collin's family continues to live with the consequences of his death.
ID's Deadly Women 2.0 brings renewed attention to the case through 'Malicious Moms', examining the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter. What do you think about the sequence of events and the evidence presented during the trial? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let us know whether you have watched the episode.