“I trusted the church”: Mother of abused boy speaks out

ATLANTA (GA)
Fox 5 [Atlanta, GA]

March 1, 2026

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The mother of a middle school boy sexually abused by Marcus Kendall Turner is sharing her story of betrayal and recovery. Turner, a former leader at Worship with Wonders Church in Cobb County, was sentenced last week for the 2023 abuse. While the family finds some closure, the mother describes the long-term emotional damage caused by the grooming and betrayal of trust within the church.