Chanci Idell Turner, a 33-year-old resident of Delaware County, Iowa, is currently serving a 21-year sentence at the North Central Correctional Facility in Rockwell City, Iowa. She received this lengthy sentence for her obsessive stalking of her former boyfriend, whom we will refer to as Jake Miller, also from Delaware County. Turner faced 45 criminal charges, including 24 violations of a no-contact order that she had imposed on herself. These charges represent only a fraction of the numerous incidents that occurred.
Since her incarceration on August 30, 2010, Turner has portrayed herself as a model inmate. A psychologist in the prison system described her behavior as exemplary, while another noted that she was courteous and amiable. However, the Iowa parole board is scheduled to interview Turner on March 19, 2014, to assess her eligibility for early release, despite her serving less than four years of her sentence. If released, Jake Miller fears for his life, believing that Turner may attempt to harm him.
Early Romance
When Jake Miller began dating Turner in 2006, he was warned by friends about her troubling behavior. Despite these warnings, Jake chose to see the good in her, stating, “She seemed to understand everything I needed in a relationship and provided all of it. She was wonderful and easy to get along with.”
However, over time, Turner’s demeanor took a darker turn. Although they did not live together, she would often refuse to leave Jake’s home. She began to dictate how he should raise his children, which raised significant alarm bells for him. Gradually, Chanci isolated Jake from his friends; any attempt he made to maintain those relationships resulted in her increasing jealousy and paranoia. She obsessively questioned him about his activities, demanding to know his daily itinerary, which she would often scrutinize.
Financial Manipulation
Throughout their relationship, Jake lent Turner a considerable amount of money, which she promised to repay. This included:
- $3,413 for jet ski repairs, as Turner claimed she had forgotten her checkbook.
- $760 for camper repairs and storage, of which she only partially reimbursed him.
- $743 for two payments on her camper loan.
- $427 for her cell phone bill over eight months, for which she reimbursed him $184.
Turner also owed Jake approximately $950 after damaging his vehicle. In 2008, he purchased a parcel of land from Turner’s grandfather to build a house, and she agreed to forgive the $6,000 debt in exchange for helping with construction. Although they never formalized this agreement, Turner was supposed to perform specific tasks on the property.
Signs of Danger
As construction progressed, Jake recognized the warning signs of an abusive relationship, having experienced such a situation before. Fearing for the well-being of his children, he contemplated ending the relationship. Turner’s jealousy escalated to the point where she became confrontational at his son’s baseball games, leading to tensions with Jake’s ex-wife.
On June 21, 2008, when Jake intended to attend a baseball tournament, Turner insisted on joining him, refusing to leave his side. In an effort to avoid confrontation, Jake drove to the sheriff’s office to seek help in making Turner leave him alone. However, she followed him there and falsely claimed he was suicidal.
The following morning, Turner showed up at Jake’s house, banging on the doors for entry. After he refused to let her in, she forcibly entered, leading to a violent altercation. The police arrived to find Jake with visible injuries, resulting in Turner’s arrest on charges of stalking, domestic abuse, and other offenses.
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