Bree Kuhn murder case
Bree Kuhn's appeal was denied on April 2, 2026, upholding her first-degree murder conviction and life sentence for the 2021 shooting death of her husband, Collin Turner. As of April 2, 2026: Kuhn remains incarcerated, serving a life sentence. Kuhn was found guilty by a Florida jury on September 27, 2024, after admitting to killing Turner, who was shot four times in the back while on the phone with a 911 dispatcher. Her self-defense claim, based on battered spouse syndrome, was unsuccessful.
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April 2026 — 1 developments
Court of Appeals Upholds Bree Kuhn's Murder Conviction, Life Sentence
The court of appeals denied Bree Kuhn's appeal on April 2, 2026, upholding her guilty verdict for the first-degree murder of her husband, Collin Turner. Kuhn was sentenced to life in prison for the 2024 conviction related to the 2021 shooting death of Turner.
February 2026 — 1 developments
Bree Kuhn's Murder Trial Begins; Prosecutors Allege She Killed Husband
Bree Kuhn's murder trial began on September 25, 2024, with prosecutors alleging she killed her husband, Collin Turner, in cold blood after he threatened to take their children. Kuhn admitted to the shooting but claimed self-defense, intending to use a battered spouse syndrome defense. Victim impact statements were read by Turner's parents during the proceedings.
November 2025 — 1 developments
Bree Kristen Kuhn v. State of Florida Legal Case Remains Open with Ongoing Appellate Proceedings
The legal case of Bree Kristen Kuhn v. State of Florida remains open, with ongoing appellate proceedings and recent filings, including briefs and motions, as of November 6, 2025.
January 2025 — 1 developments
Jury finds Bree Kuhn guilty of murder in husband's shooting death
The jury concluded that Bree Kuhn's act was a conscious decision to kill her husband, Collin Turner, not self-defense, after she shot him in the back when he threatened to take their children away.
October 2024 — 2 developments
Court acknowledges Bree Kuhn's appeal to overturn life sentence for husband's murder
The court formally acknowledged Bree Kuhn's appeal to overturn her life sentence for the murder of her husband. Her attorneys had submitted the notice to appeal the judgment and sentence the previous month.
Bree Kuhn locked husband in garage, shot him four times
Officials stated that Bree Kuhn locked her husband, Collin Turner, in their garage before shooting him four times in the back.
September 2024 — 8 developments
Bree Kuhn sentenced to life in prison for husband's murder
Bree Kuhn was sentenced to life in prison on September 30, 2024, after being found guilty of first-degree murder for killing her husband, Collin Turner. The jury delivered its verdict after deliberating for over four hours. Turner's parents delivered victim impact statements during the sentencing phase.
Bree Kuhn convicted of first-degree murder for killing husband, sentenced to life in prison
Bree Kuhn was convicted of first-degree murder for killing her husband, Collin Turner, on September 8, 2021, while he was on the phone with a 911 dispatcher. Her self-defense claim, based on battered spouse syndrome, faltered after her brother's testimony, and she ultimately did not testify. Kuhn was sentenced to life in prison on September 27, 2024.
Bree Kuhn Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder in Husband's Death
Bree Kuhn admitted to killing her husband, Collin Turner, in bodycam footage played during her murder trial. A jury found Kuhn guilty of first-degree premeditated murder on December 27, 2024, following an argument about their children. She is facing a potential life sentence.
Florida Jury Finds Bree Kuhn Guilty of First-Degree Premeditated Murder
A Florida jury found Bree Kuhn guilty of first-degree premeditated murder after deliberating for just over four hours.
Prosecutors allege Bree Kuhn shot husband after he threatened to take children
Opening statements in the Bree Kuhn murder trial revealed prosecutors allege she killed her husband, Collin Turner, after he threatened to take their children, detailing how he called 911 as she allegedly locked him in a garage and shot him. Kuhn, a Chief Petty Officer, claimed self-defense and years of abuse, intending to use a battered spouse syndrome defense. Bodycam evidence presented showed Kuhn admitting to the shooting while Turner was on the phone with 911.
Bree Kuhn Decides Not to Testify, Impacting Defense's Expert Witness
Bree Kuhn initially intended to testify in her own defense but ultimately decided not to, which impacted her defense's ability to call a psychological expert.
Bree Kuhn's brother testified for the defense during the trial
During the trial, Bree Kuhn's brother testified as a witness for the defense.
Bree Kuhn's Murder Trial Begins with Conflicting Claims of Cold-Blooded Killing and Self-Defense
The trial for Bree Kuhn began with opening statements, where prosecutors alleged she killed her husband in cold blood, while the defense claimed self-defense.
June 2024 — 1 developments
Kuhn's attorney files notice of intent to use battered spouse syndrome defense
Kuhn's attorney filed a notice of intent to rely on a battered spouse syndrome defense.
January 2022 — 1 developments
Navy Chief Petty Officer Bree Kuhn arrested for husband's shooting death
Navy Chief Petty Officer Bree Kuhn was arrested for the shooting death of her husband, an incident that occurred four years prior to her arrest.
September 2021 — 2 developments
Navy Officer Bree Kuhn Charged with First-Degree Murder in Husband's Shooting Death
Bree Kuhn, a Navy officer, was arrested and charged with first-degree premeditated murder on September 8, 2021, for fatally shooting her husband, Collin Turner. The shooting occurred after arguments, with Turner stating "She just shot me" during a 911 call. Kuhn later confessed, stating she shot him because he threatened to take their children.
Kuhn admitted to shooting her husband after law enforcement responded to 911 calls
Law enforcement responded to multiple 911 calls from the couple's home throughout the day, and upon their arrival, Kuhn admitted to shooting her husband.