Monday, September 11, 2017

Thirty minutes ago, I was attacked

About 30 minutes ago, I heard a knock at my door.

When I answered it, a tall man (at least taller than I am) with dark hair and a dark mustache , appearing to be in his 30s, asked, "Are you Mr. Turner?"

I said I was and the man drew back his right hand and punched me in the nose, causing me to fall to the floor. He walked off without saying another word.



Stunned and lying on the floor, I was not able to go the window to see what kind of vehicle the man was driving in or whether he was walking.

From what I was able to determine, though he said nothing, his actions were a response to my posts yesterday and today about the Rangeline Sonic.

I am posting photos of my face and my knee, which developed a knot by it due to the fall.

As I write this, I am waiting for the Joplin Police Department to arrive, then I plan to go to the emergency room.

Hopefully, I will be able to provide an update soon.
















Sonic supervisor named in sexual harassment cited for sixth DWI

Explosive lawsuit claim: Pervasive sexual harassment at Rangeline Sonic led to rape of two underage girls.



27 comments:

Steve Holmes said...

What an awful thing, Randy. Is this the guy? https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-alred-9161ab119

shannbecker said...

Unacceptable. I am so sorry.

Mary Cummins said...

I'm so sorry that happened to you. Hope you feel better. Don't ever open the door until you know who it is or what they want.

Dhargr1 said...

Never answer your door to an unannounced person without a gun in your hand.

lewysgal said...

How horrible for you! Hope they find him!

Casandra Williams said...

That is a nightmare. I hope you find that crazy person and I hope you are okay!!

Anonymous said...

maybe posting controversial stuff and putting your home address on your blog is not the best idea..

Anonymous said...

Wow Dhargr1, I bet the girl scouts just love you....gun in hand and all. lmao

bam7269 said...

maybe you should actually research ur reports of what you call facts- and you wouldnt be attacked by people you dont know. From what I cam tell you make more enemies than you fo friends by your manner in which you choose to report issues in this area.

Unknown said...

That's what you get!

Anonymous said...

Oh my I am so sorry. I pray for your well being and that they will catch him speedily.

Anonymous said...

You need to carry a gun and never open the door to someone you don't know

Anonymous said...

Wth is wrong with you?People like you make me sick.

Anonymous said...

Looks like maybe the police need tto look into Veronica Harris and bam7269... disgusting

Anonymous said...

Yeah I am betting its the moron he did the report on. I looked up his jail pic and it fits the discription perfectly. Punch an older man in the face..what next? You have already done other dispicable things.

Anonymous said...

I am sorry that the guy done this to you. Thank GOD you are going to be okay. Please be careful. Praying for you.

Steve Holmes said...

bam7269: Please tell us what's wrong with the manner in which Randy reports the issues. Or is it that he reports the issues at all?

If the guy who punched Randy is the same one with the Linkedin page, it's revealing that he doesn't list his employment at Sonic.

Anonymous said...

Sorry Mr. Turner. I hope the police are able to catch this creep. Keep speaking your mind, someone doesn't like the truth and isnt smart enough to debate you.

Concerned citizen said...

Veronica or Demonica you are bitter,bitter...trust you never get attackek.YOU are perfect.

Anonymous said...

Mr. Turner is a reporter there fore he reports stories. He`s good at what he does. He didn`t deserve to be treated like that. That guy`s a BULLY!!! If it is the same guy,I hope he gets what he deserves.

Anonymous said...

People are crazy! Guess it's time to put cameras on your property. Check out Harbor Freight

liability could attach said...

Who is the franchise owner that hired the accused child rapist?

outopian said...

I wouldn't be surprised if someone who doesn't concern themselves with sexually harassing minors with an obvious lack of need for consent wouldn't be above sucker punching an older man.

You didn't deserve that, but I'm not surprised. There are some real dirtbags out there.

Anonymous said...

Funny thing, the Joplin Globe doesn't seem to have anything about this on its web page, but KOAM has it as a top story. I wonder why that is.

Harvey Hutchinson said...

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Anonymous said...

Randy maybe you should consider other peoples feelings when writing your opinion bc that is all it is is your opinion there are always other circumstances involved in any situation and voicing an opinion on something with out knowing everything about the situation is going to cause conflict. I am really glad whom ever this was still carried the old fashion way of dealing with things and only punched you, now days you dont see this much they simply drive up and shoot you. so maybe you should not be so opinionated when it comes to personal opinions about other people that you dont personally know. just sayin

Anonymous said...

Alred appeared today on a bond revocation hearing today on the sodomy charge. Walked out of court, while there is a outstanding warrant on his felony DWI $10,000.00. Cash bond. And he just strolled out the door! Hope he doesn't hurt someone else.