On February 20, 2024, 78-year-old Joanne Turrell was found dead in her home on the 16000 block of Colwood Drive in Odessa, Florida. A neighbor, asked to check on her by Joanne’s daughter, discovered her deceased and covered with a blanket and called the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at about 7:13 p.m. Deputies arrived and confirmed the death.

Deputies located Joanne’s 53-year-old son, Douglas Turrell, in a locked bedroom; a firearm was found nearby. Investigators determined Joanne had been shot and charged Douglas Turrell with second-degree murder. Neighbors described Joanne as a wonderful person, and the sheriff’s office said the family and community were deeply affected; she had been celebrating her 78th birthday. The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone knew Joanne or has information about what happened at the Colwood Drive home on February 20, please come forward.