Dothan man sentenced to death for 2004 murder

Lameco Dechawn Turner convicted of felony murder in new trial

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:08am

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An extreme close-up of a single spent shell casing on a dark surface, reflecting a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the violence of a fatal shooting.A new death sentence in an Alabama murder case reignites debate over capital punishment in the state.Dothan Today

A Dothan, Alabama man named Lameco Dechawn Turner has been sentenced to death after being convicted of felony murder in a new trial for a 2004 robbery and fatal shooting at a convenience store.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing debate around capital punishment in Alabama, which has one of the highest execution rates in the United States. The retrial also raises questions about the fairness of the original conviction and sentencing.

The details

Turner was originally sentenced to death in 2004 for the robbery and murder of a man at a Dothan convenience store. After a new trial was ordered, a jury has now found Turner guilty of felony murder and recommended the death penalty.

  • The original crime occurred in 2004.
  • Turner was first sentenced to death in 2004.
  • A new trial began this week on April 13, 2026.

The players

Lameco Dechawn Turner

A Dothan, Alabama man who was convicted of felony murder and sentenced to death for a 2004 robbery and fatal shooting at a convenience store.

Clay Wadsworth

The defense attorney representing Lameco Dechawn Turner in his new trial.

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What’s next

The judge will formally sentence Turner to death in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing debate around capital punishment in Alabama, which has one of the highest execution rates in the United States, as well as concerns about the fairness of the original conviction and sentencing.