Keanan Turner, Double Murder, Washington 2021

Keanan Turner Sentenced to 68 Years for Double Murder in Washington DC

A 35-year-old man from Clinton, Maryland, has been sentenced to 68 years in prison for the 2021 murders of his child’s mother and grandmother in Washington DC.

Keanan Turner was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault while armed, attempted first-degree murder of a minor, second-degree cruelty to children, arson, and destruction of property.

The victims were identified as Wanda Wright and Ebony Wright, who was Turner’s child’s mother. Turner also shot a third victim and left his infant child to burn to death in the apartment fire.

According to the evidence presented at trial, Turner reached out to Ebony Wright to meet his child at her apartment on April 12, 2021. After meeting with the family, Turner excused himself, went to the bathroom, and returned with a gun. He shot Ebony Wright in the head while she held their son, then shot her mother, Wanda Wright, in the back of the head.

Before leaving the apartment, Turner lit the custody papers and set the apartment on fire, in an attempt to kill his own child. He then fled the scene. Ebony and Wanda Wright died from their injuries, while the relative survived and managed to rescue the child from the apartment fire and call 911.

U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith commended the work of the investigators and prosecutors who brought Turner to justice. Turner’s sentencing is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement and the justice system to holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes.

Turner’s complete lack of remorse and the heinous nature of the offense were cited as factors in the sentencing decision. Turner was found guilty of four counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence and carrying a pistol without a license.

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