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Wife, half brother facing additional charges in death and dismemberment of Plainfield man

Boaters found some of Dalewayne Turner's body parts in Lake Mattoon, and police discovered the rest in a basement freezer.

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Friday, July 31, 2026
Wife, half brother face more charges in Plainfield man's dismemberment
Boaters found some of Dalewayne Turner's body parts in Lake Mattoon, and police discovered the rest in a basement freezer.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Additional murder charges have been filed in the death and dismemberment of a Plainfield man.

Boaters found some of Dalewayne Turner's body parts in Lake Mattoon last month.

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Police discovered the rest in a basement freezer.

His wife, Robin Turner, and half-brother, James Adams, were first charged with concealing his death.

Both now face three additional counts of first-degree murder and remain in custody.

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