Melissa Turner's Closing Act: Sneak peek | Forensic Files

[Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music] this morning he's cold he's gone I was scared and I was confused I was on
the phone with 9-1-1 why is the kitchen a bloody mess I'm turning [Music] I couldn't remember a lot when I
realized that he wasn't responding I panicked when did you realize that Matthew was dead I think a part of me
already knew October 18 2019 we got the call that we had to respond here Matthew Trussler was found in the patio
pool area of this residence and what kind of shape was Melissa at that time I remember seeing her pretty well covered
in blood so on that night what happens Matt I gotten upset he had he had gotten his knife out I remember
he would act more like he was possessed he would say things to me like Matt's not here anymore I'm the demon
there were times where he could try and use it on himself I was the prosecutor who went to the
crime scene that day I thought it was bizarre there was the insinuation that he had done this to
himself and he had a stab wound in the back he couldn't have done that to himself right do you
think so I just thought that there was a lot of acting happening where she's dialing 9-1-1 and make herself cry
I don't know what happened it was exceptional acting fantastic actress she wanted to be in
movies a cosplay model is basically where you dress up as like your favorite characters
I would do Elvira Misty from Pokemon I really loved the makeup and the props and the
costuming I am two Thorne Rose I'm a cam model I'm an artist I love Fitness her content was sexual based she had
websites she had an only fans page we were very shocked to find this kind of secretive life that we didn't know
about who do you believe killed Matthew Trussler Melissa Turner I didn't do what they're saying I did if
I'm going to prison then I'm going down biting I'm going down telling my side of the
story

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Brief Summary

Melissa Turner claims innocence in the murder of Matthew Trussler, exploring her background and the crime scene's peculiarities.

Key points

The Call. A shocking morning unfolds with the news of a tragedy.
The Crime Scene. Matthew Trussler is found in a disturbing state, raising questions.
A Secret Life. Revelations about Melissa's hidden life come to light.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

I was scared and I was confused.

Describing the moment of panic during a crisis.

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