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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Louise Bonquin

Coach Travis Turner Wanted by Police for Child Pornography After Fuss Over His 'Mysterious Disappearance'

Travis L Turner, the 46-year-old head football coach at Union High School in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, was listed as a missing person by the Virginia State Police earlier this week. He was last seen on 20 November 2025 and reportedly last spotted around the woods near his home in Appalachia, a town situated in the rugged terrain of Wise County.

Law enforcement eventually launched a wide search operation. The Virginia State Police (VSP) sent out its K-9 units, drones, and search-and-rescue teams to comb the dense forests and rugged terrain around Coach Turner's residence. However, despite these extensive efforts, they still failed to find the prominent Union High football mentor.

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