DA comments on 18-year sentence for Pueblo man convicted in girlfriend’s killing
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- After pleading guilty to manslaughter and kidnapping charges, 37-year old Nathan Turner was sentenced to serve 18 years in the Department of Corrections by a Pueblo Judge on Monday in connection with the death of his 33-year old girlfriend, Nicole Stephenson.
According to Pueblo County's District Attorney Jeff Chostner, Turner pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge, for which he was sentenced to 12 years, and kidnapping, for which he was sentenced to six years. The two convictions will run consecutively, totaling 18 years in prison.
On Jan. 27, 2020, Pueblo Police officers responded to the 2200 block of Norwich Avenue for a potentially deceased female. Officers located Nicole Stephenson bleeding and bruised throughout her body, according to court documents. Stephenson was treated for weeks at local hospitals but passed away three weeks later from her injuries.