Elliot Turner, born March 30, 1994, a British man born into a wealthy family in England, was known for his extravagant lifestyle and boastful personality, earning him the nickname “All-Talk Turner.”
In December 2010, he met Emily Longley, a 17-year-old aspiring model from New Zealand. Their relationship quickly turned volatile, with Turner displaying controlling, possessive, and obsessive behavior. He frequently accused Emily of infidelity and subjected her to near-daily death threats.
In 2011, Turner was convicted of murdering Emily Longley, strangling her to death in the UK. The case garnered significant media attention in both the UK and New Zealand, not only due to its brutal nature but also because of Turner’s parents’ involvement in attempting to cover up the crime.
NAME: Elliot Turner
ALIAS: All-Talk Turner
DOB: March 30, 1994
COUNTRY: Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom
VICTIMS: 1 – Emily Longley
ARREST: May 7, 2011
SENTENCE: Life in prison – with minimum of 16 years – plus 9 months to run consecutively
IMPRISONED AT: HMP Swaleside, Kent
Where is Elliot Turner now?
SENTENCE: Life sentence – with minimum of 16 years – plus 9 months to run consecutively
Elliot Turner is currently incarcerated at HMP Swaleside, a category B men’s prison, in Kent, UK. He has been serving a life sentence with a minimum of 16 years since his conviction in May 2012, for the 2011 murder of his girlfriend Emily Longley. He also received a 9-month concurrent sentence for perverting the course of justice.
He will be eligible for parole for the first time in 2028.
- Jul 6, 2012 Parents sentenced to jail for murder cover up
- Jan 22, 2013 Attacked in prison
- Apr 24, 2013 Lost appeal against conviction and sentence
- Sep 6, 2013 Parents released from jail early
Jul 6, 2012 Parents sentenced to jail for murder cover up:
In July 2012, Elliot Turners parents, Leigh and Anita Turner were found guilty of perverting the course of justice, each receiving a 27-month prison sentence. While the court acknowledged their actions stemmed from “misplaced loyalty,” it emphasized the gravity of their deliberate obstruction.[1]
Jan 22, 2013 Attacked in prison:
Prison reports indicate Turner provoked fellow inmates by displaying photos of Emily in his cell and boasting about his crime and future freedom “to a life of champagne, Bentleys and birds”.
This led to an attack and cell arson incident, resulting in his transfer within the Category B facility. A prison source said “he still goes around protesting his innocence, telling people he’ll be out soon” adding he is “a gobby little pr**k who had it coming.”[2]
Apr 24, 2013 Lost appeal against conviction and sentence:
Elliot Turner lost his appeal against both conviction and sentence. The Court of Appeal dismissed arguments challenging the legality of covert police recordings used in his trial, with judges taking just five minutes to reject his claims. During the appeal hearing, Turner—described by his lawyer as “spoiled and immature”—reacted with smirks and muttered complaints when the verdict was delivered.[3]
Sep 6, 2013 Parents released from jail early:
Elliot Turner’s parents Leigh and Anita were released from prison after serving just half of their sentence for helping cover up their sons Murder.[4]
Crimes Committed BY Elliot Turner
The murder of his girlfriend: Emily Longley
On 7 May 2011, 17-year-old Emily Longley was found strangled to death in the bed of her boyfriend, Elliot Turner, at his family’s Bournemouth home. The 20-year-old son of wealthy jewelers had killed her in a jealous fury after months of obsessive behavior and paranoia about her seeing other men.
The night of the murder followed a violent argument, with police later uncovering overwhelming evidence of Turner’s abusive nature. This included multiple death threats, controlling behavior, and an incident where he stalked Emily to a nightclub while carrying a hidden hammer. Investigators also discovered Turner had been monitoring Emily’s phone and Facebook, where he found messages about meeting other men.
Capture & Investigation OF Elliot Turner
When police discovered Emily Longley’s body on 7 May 2011, Elliot Turner claimed she had “gone to sleep” and never woken up. However, a forensic pathologist found hemorrhages under her eyelids—clear evidence of manual strangulation, contradicting Turner’s story. Investigators quickly grew suspicious.
Turner, who was arrested at the scene of the crime, had his passport and packed bags ready, clearly exposing his plans to flee.
Police bug Turner family home – Confessions and cover ups
Over the following weeks, police bugged the Turner family home (18 May–14 June 2011), capturing incriminating conversations.
Elliot’s parents, Leigh and Anita, were heard admitting they destroyed a confession letter and removed a jacket with the letter from the scene that could link their son to the crime. Most damningly, Elliot confessed on tape: “I just flipped…I went absolutely nuts...I grabbed her as hard as I could,” while his father bluntly stated, “He f***ing strangled her.”
The recordings, alongside physical and digital evidence, exposed a coordinated cover-up. Turner was arrested for murder, while his parents faced charges for perverting justice—delaying the 999 call, tampering with evidence, and lying to police.
Forensic evidence helped seal the case:
- Elliot’s DNA under Emily’s fingernails.
- Defensive scratches on his arms.
- Suspicious Google searches: Notably “death by strangulation,” and “how to get out of being charged for murder” found on the family computer.[5]
Trial & Conviction OF Elliot Turner
Elliot Turner’s trial for murder began in April 2012 at Winchester Crown Court. The court heard how Turner had strangled Emily in the early hours of 7 May 2011 at his family home in Bournemouth following a violent argument.
Forensic evidence presented by a pathologist revealed telltale hemorrhages under Emily’s eyelids and ligature marks, conclusively proving death by manual strangulation rather than the “natural causes” Turner initially claimed to police.
Turner maintained throughout the trial that he had acted in self-defense, claiming Emily attacked him and that he had merely grabbed her throat for “five or six seconds” before finding her dead. However, the prosecution, led by Timothy Mousley QC, systematically dismantled this account, presenting evidence of Turner’s calculated actions and history of threats in the month preceding the murder. Crucial testimony revealed Turner had first smothered Emily with a pillow before strangling her when she returned to his home to reconcile after their argument.
The case took a dramatic turn when covert police surveillance recordings exposed Turner’s parents, Leigh, 54 and Anita, 51, actively participating in the cover-up.
Conviction:
On 21 May 2012, after nine hours of deliberation, a jury at Winchester Crown Court unanimously convicted 20-year-old Elliot Turner of the murder of his 17-year-old girlfriend, Emily Longley.
Judge Mrs Justice Dobbs, sentenced Turner to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years, plus an additional nine-month concurrent sentence for perverting the course of justice. In her scathing sentencing remarks, the judge condemned Turner’s “breathtaking arrogance” and his pattern of controlling behavior towards Emily, describing the victim as “a ray of sunshine” whose life was “extinguished needlessly.”
- 1 count of murder (Emily Longley).
- Perverting the course of justice.
Sentence:
- Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years, plus an additional nine-month concurrent sentence for perverting the course of justice.
Appeals:
On the April 24, 2013, Elliot Turner lost his appeal against both conviction and sentence. The Court of Appeal dismissed arguments challenging the legality of covert police recordings used in his trial, with judges taking just five minutes to reject his claims. During the appeal hearing, Turner—described by his lawyer as “spoiled and immature”—reacted with smirks and muttered complaints when the verdict was delivered.
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REFERENCES / CITATIONS:
- Guardian: Dorset couple jailed for destroying son’s murder confession letter – Jul 6, 2012
- Stuff NZ: Emily Longley killer bashed in jail – Jan 22, 2013
- ITV News: Killer loses murder appeal – April 24, 2013
- NZ Herald: Elliot Turner’s parents released – Sep 6, 2013
- NZ Herald: Manhunt: The murder of Emily Longley reveals dark secrets of Elliot Turner – Oct 21, 2024
TV Shows & Docs feat Elliot Turner
Mummy’s Little Murderer
Mummy’s Little Murderer is the harrowing true-crime documentary about Elliot Turner, who murdered his girlfriend and his mother covered it up.
Documentary | 2013
PRIME
Manhunt: The Murder of Emily Longley
On 7th May 2011 17-year-old New Zealander, Emily Longley was found dead in the bedroom of her boyfriend, Elliot Turner. The room was spotless, there were no marks on her body and there was no murder weapon.
Documentary | 2023
PRIME
Evil Up Close – S2.E5 – Elliot Turner: The Green-Eyed Monster
This is the story of Elliot Turner, the man who killed his girlfriend, and then convinced his parents to help him cover up the crime.
TV Series / Documentary | 2012
PRIME
Killer Britain with Dermot Murnaghan – S4.E7 – Elliot Turner
Poole, UK-19 year old, Elliot, murders his 17 year old girlfriend Emily and involves his parents in the cover up. Elliot was spoiled, had high opinions of himself, and immature with a jealous streak with the few girlfriends that he had.
TV Series / Documentary | 2020>
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