Published on August 6, 2026 3:21 pm
Last Updated on August 6, 2026 3:22 pm
The wife of the man whose dismembered body was found in Lake Mattoon has been indicted this week by a Will County Grand Jury.
(ROBIN TURNER)
62-year-old Robin Turner was arrested on three counts of first degree murder, as well as counts of concealment of a homicide and dismembering a human body. The remains of Turner’s husband, 38-year-old Dalewayne Turner of Plainfield, were found in the lake by boaters late in June. Turner and Dalewayne Turner’s half-brother, 26-year-old James Adams of Plainfield, were arrested on July 2. Three counts of first degree murder were later filed against the two.
(JAMES ADAMS)
Robin Turner was indicted on the counts she earlier faced as well as a second count of concealment of a homicidal death, and the earlier counts were dismissed. She is next due in court for a pretrial hearing on September 10, the same date that Adams is next due in court.
Adams and Robin Turner have been ordered held in court in Will County until the time of their trials.
