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Manhunt for Missing Virginia Coach Intensifies as Marshals Post Reward and Warn He May Be Armed

Authorities say the longtime Union High coach vanished on Nov. 20 after walking into nearby woods with a gun.

Overview

  • Travis Turner, 46, is wanted on 10 felony counts, including five for possessing child sexual abuse material and five for using a computer to solicit a minor.
  • U.S. Marshals and the FBI joined Virginia State Police in the search, offering up to $5,000 for tips and urging the public to use caution.
  • Family members report Turner left his car, keys, wallet, glasses or contacts, and daily medications at home before he disappeared.
  • The family, through attorney Adrian Collins, says they are cooperating with investigators, have allowed multiple property searches, and are pleading for Turner to return and face the allegations in court.
  • Wise County Public Schools placed the staff member on leave, removed him from the school directory, and barred contact with students, as ground teams, K‑9 units, drones, and a helicopter search wooded terrain near his home.