‘They tried and tried for their son’: Peoria couple allegedly slain by son filed several mental health petitions on him

PEORIA, Ariz. — Authorities are revealing new details in a shocking double homicide that left a longtime Peoria couple dead inside their home, allegedly at the hands of their own son.

According to court records, 29-year-old Jonathan Turk admitted to killing his parents, Scott and Tina Turk, during a 911 call Tuesday evening. Police say the attack happened around 6:30 p.m. at the family’s home in north Peoria near 83rd Avenue and Jomax Road.

Jonathan Turk made his initial court appearance on Wednesday, where he faces multiple counts of first-and second-degree murder…

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