Paul Allan Turner, 89, and his wife Beverly Jean Turner, 84, were found dead of gunshot wounds in their McGowan Creek Road home in Springfield, Oregon, on February 23, 2025. Emergency responders confirmed multiple fatalities after a report to authorities.

Investigators identified the couple’s son, Christopher Allan Turner, 59, as a suspect; he was located at the residence and detained. Authorities say they established probable cause to arrest Christopher on two counts of first-degree murder and took him into custody. Jail records listed him as not yet formally booked into the Lane County Jail. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office said there was no ongoing threat to the public and asked anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s office.

Paul had served in the U.S. Army until 1961 and later retired from Willamette Greystone; Beverly had worked for KeyBank of Oregon. The couple had been married 67 years and were described as respected members of their community. Does anyone in Springfield have information about the Turners or what was happening in the days before February 23?