INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been almost two months since Jermaine Turman was shot and killed in Indianapolis.
The 42-year-old was outside a funeral on the city’s northeast side when police say a fight broke out.
His wife and he were only married for a few months, and now, her ex-husband is charged with Turman’s murder.
But on Thursday night, the focus was on Turman during a special memorial at a roller skating rink on the city's east side.
“I’m sure he will get some laughs tonight on these falls,” said LaTisha Croom, Turman’s sister.
Croom said her brother always wanted to learn how to skate but never got the chance.
“I got us skates, and we never got around to getting to the rink, but we are still having the party like he is here,” Croom said.
Turman’s mom, Pamela Grant, said she misses her son every day, especially after the holiday season.
“I had a daughter that passed away in 2015 due to a hit-and-run, but this is totally different because I actually saw it with my own eyes. I saw him get shot, and I saw him pass away,” Grant said.
Turman was attending his mother-in-law’s funeral when he was shot and killed.
His wife, Shannon, said her ex-husband showed up at the funeral unannounced and an argument with Turman escalated into a fight.
The couple was supposed to hold a wedding reception the next week, but sadly, that venue was later used for Turman’s remembrance.
Grant said her daughter-in-law had a protective order against her ex-husband. It wasn't enough to stop him.
“I see it every day. I think about it every day,” Grant said.
With the suspect's trial less than a month away, Grant said she is ready and hopes justice will bring a little closure to her family — but ultimately know nothing will bring him back.
“I’m ready to just get it over with and be done with it,” Grant said.
Stefen Lowe, 35, is charged with Turman’s murder. The trial is scheduled to start Jan. 23 in Marion County.