Mickie Turner sentenced to jail for hindering prosecution in John Day murder case

By Logan Bagett on Friday, May 1st, 2026 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

CANYON CITY – A woman will spend time in jail for hindering prosecution in a murder case involving her 44-year-old son. Gary Cavan is set to face a twelve-person jury in April of next year for the 2025 murder of 41-year-old Janelle Klaar in John Day. Cavan’s mother, Mickie Turner, was also arrested in connection with the incident on charges of hindering prosecution.

On April 30^th, 2026, Mickie Lynn Turner, 61, pleaded guilty to two counts of Hindering Prosecution, committed in February of last year. Turner was sentenced to 36 days in the Grant County Jail. Turner may receive credit for time served.