New footage documents arrival, discovery in March double-homicide
PEORIA — Police body-worn camera and residential surveillance video released by authorities provide a direct look at the moments Peoria officers entered a home where two parents were found dead after their son called 911 and admitted responsibility, according to Arizona’s Family.
The footage stems from an incident that occurred March 31. Investigators say the son, identified in reports as Jonathan Turk, placed the emergency call and told dispatchers he had killed his parents with a hammer and a knife. Turk is scheduled to stand trial in early December and faces two counts of first-degree murder.
What the videos show
Ring doorbell footage published in the report shows the suspect pacing outside the family residence after making the 911 call. When Peoria officers arrived, the video shows him dropping face-down on the ground and allowing officers to place him in handcuffs.
Body camera recordings follow officers as they clear the backyard and lower level of the home before moving upstairs, wearing medical gloves and operating on the information from the suspect’s dispatch call. During the search of the upper floor, officers located one of the victims on a stairwell and another inside a master bathroom.
“There’s no pulse or anything?” one officer asked. “No,” another replied.
Paramedics were summoned to the scene to officially confirm both deaths. Throughout the blurred and redacted footage, officers are seen taking measured breaths and maintaining composure as they process the scene and carry out their duties.
Evidence described in the investigative report
A roughly 300-page police investigative report obtained by Arizona’s Family lists a knife and a hammer as the weapons used in the attack. Separate surveillance footage released by police shows the suspect at a local Walmart earlier the same day purchasing the hammer that investigators say was used in the killings.
Authorities have charged the suspect with two counts of first-degree murder. Court documents indicate a trial date in early December, though the reporting does not include further details about pretrial proceedings or defense statements.
- Date of incident: March 31
- Suspect: Jonathan Turk, who placed the 911 call and later was taken into custody at the scene
- Charges: Two counts of first-degree murder
Local implications and next steps
The release of body camera and doorbell footage underscores how modern surveillance and officer-worn cameras can document critical moments in violent crimes and criminal proceedings. Videos like these can affect public perception of law enforcement response, the transparency of investigations and the information available to jurors should the case go to trial.
Peoria residents who rely on neighborhood cameras or smart doorbell systems may see renewed interest in how those recordings can aid investigations and what they reveal about incidents that occur in private homes. The case also raises questions about how evidence from multiple sources — 911 calls, retail surveillance, home cameras and police video — is collected and presented by prosecutors.
The reporting by Arizona’s Family states that the investigative file spans roughly 300 pages. No additional victim or family statements were included in the available materials. Media outlets say the suspect’s scheduled trial is set for early December; the courts will provide further details on procedures, hearings and evidentiary rulings as the case moves forward.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Incident date | March 31 |
| Weapons listed | Hammer and knife |
| Source of videos | Police body cameras and residential Ring doorbell |
| Charges | Two counts of first-degree murder |
The case remains under investigation by Peoria police and will proceed through the Maricopa County court system. Officials did not provide additional comment in the reports obtained by Arizona’s Family.
