Woman accused of concealing husband's death, dumping remains in Lake Mattoon denied pre-trial release

JOLIET, Ill. (WAND) — The woman accused of concealing her husband's death and dumping his remains in Lake Mattoon was denied pre-trial release Friday.

Illinois State Police arrested Robin Turner and James Adams on July 1, days after boaters discovered part of Dalewayne Turner's severed arm floating in the lake. Robin Turner and Adams were charged with dismembering Dalewayne and concealing his death before dumping his remains in the lake.

Turner appeared in court Friday morning for a detention hearing and was denied pre-trial release. A preliminary hearing is set for August 3.

Will County prosecutors said in court documents that Adams stabbed Dalewayne Turner to death and later claimed it was self defense after a fight.

Prosecutors said Turner's body was hidden in the basement of Adams' home before being dismembered.

Prosecutors also alleged Adams and Robin Turner attempted to cover up the killing by using bleach, repainting parts of the home, removing wood paneling and carpeting and burning those materials in a fire pit. Prosecutors said Robin Turner also searched online for information about covering up a homicide.

Court documents said Adams and Robin Turner admitted to dismembering the body in conversations with Steven Turner, who is Dalewayne's brother.

Adams is due back in court for his detention hearing on July 29.