Stephanie Turner Death, Obituary, Waterloo, IA – April 4, 2026 – On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 11:36 a.m., Waterloo Police Officers were dispatched to 3912 Butternut Lane for a welfare check. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult female inside the residence. The victim has been identified as Stephanie Turner, age 50, of Waterloo. During the investigation, Waterloo Police Department Detectives arrested Nicholas John Fettkether, age 27, of Waterloo. Fettkether has been charged with Murder in the 2nd Degree and is currently being held in the Black Hawk County Jail.
The details surrounding the welfare check remain under investigation, with authorities working to piece together the events leading up to the victim’s death. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed, but law enforcement officials are committed to uncovering the truth.
The Waterloo Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Those with tips or relevant information are encouraged to contact the Waterloo Police Detective Division at 319-291-4340 (Option 3) or Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at 855-300-TIPS. Crime Stoppers provides a way for the public to anonymously submit information that could assist in the investigation.
Captain Gus Farmer of the Waterloo Police Department has emphasized that a criminal charge or warrant is merely an accusation and that the defendant, Nicholas John Fettkether, is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to provide answers to the victim’s family and the community. The Waterloo Police Department appreciates the public’s assistance in solving this tragic incident.
For further updates, the public is advised to follow official statements from the Waterloo Police Department.
