I think that it is most likely a musk turtle, Sternotherus odoratus, pictured here. This is a very common turtle throughout most of the Eastern US. Its neck almost appears spikey, and the chin has obvious projections. There are several subspecies, which can be seen at this page.
http://www.chelonia.org/sternotherusgallery.htm
What do you think?

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