'They tried and tried for their son' Arizona couple allegedly killed by son filed several mental health petitions

Authorities are revealing new details in a shocking double homicide that left a longtime Peoria couple dead inside their home, allegedly at the hands of their own son.

According to court records, 29-year-old Jonathan Turk admitted to killing his parents, Scott and Tina Turk, during a 911 call Tuesday evening. Police say the attack happened around 6:30 p.m. at the family’s home in north Peoria near 83rd Avenue and Jomax Road.

Jonathan Turk made his initial court appearance on Wednesday, where he faces multiple counts of first-and second-degree murder.

Investigators say Jonathan Turk told officers he stabbed his father with a knife before going into another room and beating his mother with a hammer. During the investigation, Jonathan Turk allegedly told police he carried out the killings because his parents were trying to force him to take medication.

Neighbors described Scott and Tina Turk as a devoted couple who had been married for more than 30 years. Those who knew them said they were kind, welcoming, and well-known in the neighborhood for hosting annual Halloween celebrations outside their home.

Several neighbors, who declined to speak on camera, also said the couple had long struggled to help their son with mental health issues. One neighbor said, "They tried and tried for their son."

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Thanks to Reagan, it is impossible to get mental health help for a family member, and if you call 911, it is likely that cops will just shoot them dead.