HYDE PARK – Lamoille County Sheriff Roger Marcoux wrote in a press release on social media, April 18, “On April 16, 2025 I learned that Deputy Sheriff Christopher Turner engaged in inappropriate conversations with murder suspect Seth Brunell while transporting him to trial. In light of these conversations, Mr. Brunell’s defense team raised objections and sought a mistrial, and those objections resulted in a plea agreement between the prosecution and defense.
“As soon as I learned that Deputy Turner engaged in these inappropriate conversations, I placed him on administrative leave, and initiated a thorough and impartial investigation into his conduct. Deputy Turner’s conduct was unacceptable to me and not consistent with the standards to which I hold my Department. I am ultimately responsible for the conduct of my deputies, and I sincerely apologize to all who were impacted by Mr. Brunell’s crimes.
“This matter has been referred to Chief James Pontbriand, Vermont Regional Internal Investigations Team for investigation. This Department will issue no further statements until the investigation is complete.”
