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Virginia Manhunt for Ex-High School Coach Travis Turner Yields No Credible Sightings

State police say nearly 200 tips across seven states have been checked with all proving unfounded.

Overview

  • Turner is considered a fugitive and is wanted on 10 felony warrants, including five counts of possessing child sexual abuse material and five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor.
  • Virginia State Police report that every lead to date has been vetted with no credible sightings confirmed.
  • The search involves the Virginia State Police, U.S. Marshals Service, the FBI, and Black Diamond Search and Rescue, with resources such as drones, K-9s and specialized teams deployed.
  • Investigators say they were en route to speak with Turner on November 20, 2025, when they learned he had left his Appalachia, Virginia residence.
  • The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to Turner's whereabouts.