A 53-year-old Nashville man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he continued to terrorize a 16-year-old girl months after an initial encounter that led to his arrest. Authorities allege that Christopher Turner stalked the teenager, stole her bicycle, and later sent her an explicit and disturbing letter from jail describing an obsessive fixation on her. The case has raised serious concerns about stalking behavior, inmate correspondence with minors, and the psychological impact of prolonged fear on young victims.
Initial Encounter and Arrest in July
The case began in July when the teenage girl was inside her bedroom at her family’s Nashville home. According to police reports, the quiet of the evening was interrupted when the family’s dogs began barking persistently. Curious and concerned, the teen looked out her bedroom window to see what had disturbed them. That is when she allegedly saw Christopher Turner standing in the woods near the home, staring directly back at her.
Police say the two made eye contact, an interaction that immediately frightened the teen. She reportedly stepped away from the window, shaken by the presence of a stranger on her property. Shortly afterward, Turner allegedly approached the home and stole the teen’s bicycle before leaving the area.
When officers responded, the teen and her father told police they did not recognize the man and had never had any prior contact with him. The encounter was described as unsettling and alarming, particularly given the man’s proximity to the home and his apparent focus on the minor. Turner was later identified and arrested on July 14 on a theft charge related to the stolen bicycle.
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At the time of the arrest, the incident appeared to be limited to trespassing and theft. However, police documentation indicates that the fear experienced by the teen did not end with Turner’s arrest. The circumstances of the encounter, especially the prolonged eye contact and the location near the girl’s bedroom, would later become central to the aggravated stalking charge.
Disturbing Letter Sent from Jail
Six months after the July incident, police say the teen’s fear was reignited in an even more disturbing way. Officers were called back to the family’s home last week after the teen allegedly received a letter addressed to her from the Davidson County Detention Facility, where Turner was being held. According to police, officers reviewed the contents of the letter and found it deeply unsettling. The letter reportedly described Turner’s inability to stop thinking about the juvenile victim and referenced the initial encounter in July.
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In one passage cited by authorities, Turner allegedly wrote that when he made eye contact with the teen, “I could see something in you that I long for.” The letter allegedly went on to describe an emotional fixation, with Turner writing that he could not get the teen out of his mind and that he felt as though he knew her. Police say the tone and content of the letter were inappropriate and alarming, particularly given the age of the recipient and the absence of any prior relationship.
The teen told officers that receiving the letter left her terrified and retraumatized by the July encounter. She reportedly expressed fear that Turner remained fixated on her and that his incarceration had not ended his ability to contact or intimidate her.
Authorities noted that the letter itself constituted a continuation of the alleged stalking behavior, demonstrating an ongoing pattern of fixation and unwanted contact. The fact that the correspondence originated from a detention facility added further concern, prompting questions about how the letter was sent and whether safeguards were in place to prevent communication with minors.
Charges, Custody Status, and Ongoing Concerns
As a result of the letter and the prior incident, Turner was charged in January with aggravated stalking, a felony offense under Tennessee law. According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, Turner is currently being held at the Maximum Correctional Center. In addition to the aggravated stalking charge, Turner is also facing charges of sexual battery and assault. Jail records reviewed Tuesday morning indicate that he is not eligible for release due to a court-ordered domestic violence hold.
This hold prevents his release while the case proceeds through the judicial system, reflecting the seriousness with which the court is treating the allegations. Aggravated stalking charges typically require evidence of repeated harassment, threats, or actions that place a victim in reasonable fear. In this case, police appear to be relying on the combination of the July encounter, the theft, and the subsequent letter as evidence of a sustained pattern of behavior directed at a minor.
The case has drawn attention to the lasting psychological effects stalking can have on young victims. Police documentation emphasizes that the teen described herself as terrified, underscoring how even a single encounter can have long-term consequences when followed by continued contact. The involvement of a correctional facility in the transmission of the letter also raises broader issues about inmate mail screening and protections for minors.
Law enforcement officials have not released details about how Turner obtained the teen’s mailing address or whether additional safeguards will be implemented to prevent similar incidents. However, the filing of aggravated stalking and additional charges signals an effort to address not only the initial conduct but also the ongoing impact on the victim’s sense of safety.
As the case moves forward, Turner remains in custody while prosecutors pursue the charges against him. The investigation continues to focus on ensuring the teen’s protection and examining the circumstances that allowed the letter to be sent. Authorities have not indicated whether additional victims may be involved or whether further charges could be filed. The case serves as a stark reminder of how stalking behavior can persist beyond arrest and incarceration, and how critical it is for legal and correctional systems to respond swiftly when minors are targeted.