Serial Killer Chester Turner Charged in Cold Case Murder of Itisha Camp
Itisha Camp Murder Case – Chester Turner Linked to Decades-Old Strangulation and Assault
According to the article of True Crime News, in a disturbing development spanning more than 25 years, Chester Turner, a convicted serial killer, has been charged with the murder of Itisha Camp, a woman found strangled and sexually assaulted in Salt Lake City back in 1998. Camp’s body was discovered by three young people near a local business, with a scarf around her neck and signs of a violent struggle. She had been working as a prostitute and was known to use drugs, tragically falling victim to strangulation, as confirmed by an autopsy.
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Serial Killer Charged: Chester Turner Linked to 1998 Murder of Itisha Camp in Salt Lake City (PHOTO: The Independent)
DNA Evidence Links Chester Turner to Itisha Camp’s Murder; Faces Aggravated Murder Charges in Utah
Years later, DNA evidence linked Turner to the crime scene, where traces of semen were found on Camp’s clothes and his DNA on her scarf. Turner was already on death row in California for the murders of 14 women, mostly sex workers and homeless individuals in Los Angeles. He now faces additional charges of aggravated murder in Utah. At the time of Camp’s death, Turner was on parole after being convicted of auto theft and drug offenses, illustrating the serious consequences of his criminal past. Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill expressed sympathy for Camp’s family after years of uncertainty. Turner’s arrest brings justice and underscores law enforcement’s ongoing efforts to solve cold cases, providing closure to victims’ families. His violent history highlights the need for continued vigilance in protecting vulnerable communities and holding offenders accountable.
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