Summary
A Scottish woman named June Bunyan was found murdered in Los Angeles. She had previously sought but later dropped a restraining order against her boyfriend, Jonathan Renteria, who is now accused of her murder. Renteria has been charged with murder and other offenses, and he has pleaded not guilty.
Key Facts
- June Bunyan, 37, was originally from Arran, Scotland, and moved to the U.S. to pursue a legal career.
- She was found dead on September 11 in Los Angeles with traumatic neck injuries.
- Bunyan had applied for a restraining order against her boyfriend, Jonathan Renteria, citing domestic violence in December 2023.
- The restraining order case was dropped after Bunyan did not appear in court.
- Jonathan Renteria, 25, has been charged with murder and mutilation, and he has pleaded not guilty; his bail is set at $4 million.
- Bunyan and Renteria are believed to have been married and had a young child together.
- Bunyan studied law at Robert Gordon University and started a paralegal service in the U.S.
- A friend described Bunyan as kind, funny, and determined to succeed in the U.S.
