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An Arizona man allegedly called 911 to confess he had killed his parents with a hammer and knife after a dispute over medication, according to court documents.
Jonathan Turk, 29, is accused of murdering his parents, Fraser "Scott" Turk, 63, and Tina Turk, 56, at their Peoria home on Tuesday (March 31). Police say Turk called 911 around 6:45 p.m. and told dispatchers he "murdered his parents with a hammer and knife because he got mad at them for putting him on medication," according to court documents obtained by KSAZ.
The suspect reportedly told the 911 dispatcher he had placed the weapons in his room and would be waiting outside for officers with a water bottle in his hand. When police arrived at the residence near 83rd Avenue and Jomax Road, they found Turk outside and took him into custody without incident.
Inside the home, officers discovered the bodies of Fraser and Tina Turk. Court documents state that Fraser was stabbed at least once, while Tina suffered head trauma. Police found a bloody hammer and knife in a trash can inside an upstairs bedroom, and blood spatters were discovered on the floor and stairs. One official described the scene as "extremely violent and brutal homicides" during a court hearing.
Turk refused to make a statement to police following his arrest. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is being held on a $2 million cash-only bond.
The suspect has a documented history of mental health issues. Court records show Turk's parents filed three mental health petitions against their son in 2026. In May 2023, Turk was reported missing and was found uninjured, but he had not taken medication with him at the time of his disappearance.
Authorities have stated the incident was isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the community. Turk faces the possibility of the death penalty if convicted. He is scheduled to appear in court on April 7.