48 Hours A Killer Defense
Apr 8, 2026
A tense true crime recounting of a deadly backyard confrontation and the disputed self-defense claim. Forensic drama unfolds over blood spatter, wound patterns, and a mysterious pocket of evidence. Family divisions and courtroom drama surface as timelines, testimonies, and motives collide.
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Divorce, Money, And Motive On The Farm
- After Kirk moved out, Jennifer kept the house and farm and received court-ordered support over $30,000 monthly while running the horse breeding business alone.
- The divorce, financial stakes, and Kirk's affair with Tonya Colvin created motive and deep family rifts.
Threatening Remark Escalated Fear
- Kirk admitted telling Jennifer "there's more than one way to end a marriage," a line Wendy testified made Jennifer fear for her life.
- Wendy said Jennifer knew Kirk carried a knife and a small gun, which heightened her terror after that statement.
Spear Attack In The Shed
- Kirk Turner says Jennifer grabbed a seven-foot decorative spear and stabbed him repeatedly during a confrontation in the shed.
- Greg Smithson left, returned minutes later to find Jennifer gravely wounded and Kirk bleeding, and then called 911 while attempting CPR.