The family of Tara Turner, whose body was found in Snag Creek in 2016, joined police at a press conference Tuesday to bring new light to the case. Turner was reported missing on Jan. 31, 2016, and her body was found 28 days later in the water near the boat dock. The coroner did not determine a cause of death. The report said there were no obvious wounds and there were no opioids found in the blood toxicology screening. The case has been listed as a death investigation while police continue to follow leads. Kentucky State Trooper David Jones said detectives were following up on leads as recent as last week. "This is still an open investigation," Jones said. "We're asking for any information leading to an arrest and a conviction." Jessica Turner-Rapier, Tara's oldest sister, spoke at the press conference Tuesday also asking anyone with information to come forward. "It doesn't matter how small you think it is, it could be important," Turner-Rapier said. "We'll continue doing this each and every year until justice is served for Tara."Turner-Rapier said her sister was bubbly and carefree but first and foremost, she was a mother. "She went missing on my dad's birthday and we knew she wouldn't just up and leave," Turner-Rapier said. "Myself and my family discuss what could've happened...we appreciate any information sent to us on Facebook, but the police need that information."Family members mentioned potential suspects they thought could be involved in Tara's death however police did not confirm any of those leads on Tuesday. "She was last seen in Campbell County on Route 10," Jones said. Family members described Tara as loved by everyone, someone who could be best friends with anyone.(Watch the full press conference in the video player below.) "Tara lived in Pendleton County all her life. She was last seen in Campbell County supposedly meeting someone but to my knowledge, she was going towards Augusta," Turner-Rapier said. Tara was found in the water exactly 28 days after she was reported missing, however, officials said she did not drown. "You don't go swimming with your boots and coat on but your glasses are laying on the bank," her sister said. The family is offering a $30,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Turner-Rapier said the money has been collected by family and friends over the last seven years. "We hold a memorial every year on Feb. 28," Turner-Rapier said. Tara has three living children ages 19, 18 and 16. Another child died a few days after he was born several years ago. Tara's daughters, Billie and Olivia spoke at the press conference this afternoon. "This year me and my older brother are graduating. My little sister is doing phenomenally. My brother is having a baby soon, she should be here to see that. We hope she's proud of us," Billie said.The family has created a Facebook page to raise awareness about the case. "These people lost a mother, daughter and friend. They deserve closure and we pray for it. They're not going to stop," Tara's cousin, April Owens said. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Kentucky State Police Post 6 at 859-428-8212.
The family of Tara Turner, whose body was found in Snag Creek in 2016, joined police at a press conference Tuesday to bring new light to the case.
Turner was reported missing on Jan. 31, 2016, and her body was found 28 days later in the water near the boat dock.
The coroner did not determine a cause of death. The report said there were no obvious wounds and there were no opioids found in the blood toxicology screening.
The case has been listed as a death investigation while police continue to follow leads.
Kentucky State Trooper David Jones said detectives were following up on leads as recent as last week.
"This is still an open investigation," Jones said. "We're asking for any information leading to an arrest and a conviction."
Jessica Turner-Rapier, Tara's oldest sister, spoke at the press conference Tuesday also asking anyone with information to come forward.
"It doesn't matter how small you think it is, it could be important," Turner-Rapier said. "We'll continue doing this each and every year until justice is served for Tara."
Turner-Rapier said her sister was bubbly and carefree but first and foremost, she was a mother.
"She went missing on my dad's birthday and we knew she wouldn't just up and leave," Turner-Rapier said. "Myself and my family discuss what could've happened...we appreciate any information sent to us on Facebook, but the police need that information."
Family members mentioned potential suspects they thought could be involved in Tara's death however police did not confirm any of those leads on Tuesday.
"She was last seen in Campbell County on Route 10," Jones said.
Family members described Tara as loved by everyone, someone who could be best friends with anyone.
(Watch the full press conference in the video player below.)
"Tara lived in Pendleton County all her life. She was last seen in Campbell County supposedly meeting someone but to my knowledge, she was going towards Augusta," Turner-Rapier said.
Tara was found in the water exactly 28 days after she was reported missing, however, officials said she did not drown.
"You don't go swimming with your boots and coat on but your glasses are laying on the bank," her sister said.
The family is offering a $30,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Turner-Rapier said the money has been collected by family and friends over the last seven years.
"We hold a memorial every year on Feb. 28," Turner-Rapier said.
Tara has three living children ages 19, 18 and 16. Another child died a few days after he was born several years ago.
Tara's daughters, Billie and Olivia spoke at the press conference this afternoon.
"This year me and my older brother are graduating. My little sister is doing phenomenally. My brother is having a baby soon, she should be here to see that. We hope she's proud of us," Billie said.
The family has created a Facebook page to raise awareness about the case.
"These people lost a mother, daughter and friend. They deserve closure and we pray for it. They're not going to stop," Tara's cousin, April Owens said.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Kentucky State Police Post 6 at 859-428-8212.
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