<div>In a world where fantasy and reality intertwine, one woman's extraordinary journey captivated millions. She was a cosplayer, camgirl, and an online sensation who brought fictional characters to life with a seductive twist.

But behind closed doors, the cracks in her real-life relationships grew deeper, leading to a tragic climax that no one saw coming.

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Research & Writing:
Ellie Hayes

Editing:
Aiden Wolf

Sources:
<a href="https://thecinemaholic.com/melissa-turner-where-is-matthew-trusslers-girlfriend-now/">The Cinemaholic </a>
<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/melissa-turner-cosplay-model-matthew-trussler-stabbing-self-defense-security-cameras-48-hours/">CBS News</a>
<a href="https://conandaily.com/2019/10/18/matthew-trussler-biography-13-things-about-riverview-florida-man/">CONAN Daily </a>
48 Hours: Season 36, Ep. 13: Melissa Turner’s Closing Act
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=187ROwuLNPE">Youtube - Melissa’s Interrogation </a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N_SinqgC1o">Youtube - The Sinister Story of Mellisa Turner </a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYaAhSh3qCk&t=539s">Youtube - Cosplay Model Stabs Boyfriend to Death…</a>
<a href="https://www.the-sun.com/news/7133490/cosplay-melissa-turner-killed-fiance-matthew-trussler-footage/">The U.S. Sun </a>
<a href="https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2022/03/18/i-loved-him-riverview-woman-says-as-she-gets-30-years-in-fatal-stabbing/">Tampa Bay</a>
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