June Bunyan, a 37-year-old Scottish woman who moved to Los Angeles to pursue a legal career, was found dead on September 11, suffering from traumatic neck injuries. Her boyfriend, Jonathan Renteria, 25, has been charged with her murder, as well as mutilation, disinterment, and sexual contact with human remains. Renteria has pleaded not guilty, with bail set at $4 million (£2.97 million). The couple, who had a young child together, had a tumultuous relationship marked by allegations of domestic violence. In December 2023, Bunyan applied for a restraining order against Renteria, citing threats to ruin her life and wishes for her death. However, the case was dropped in January 2024 after Bunyan failed to appear in court, reportedly due to reconciliation with Renteria. Bunyan, originally from the Isle of Arran, graduated from Robert Gordon University in 2022 and moved to America in 2023, where she established Renteria Paralegal Services, specializing in immigration law. Friends and neighbors described her as a driven and kind individual who loved America and dreamed of becoming a US citizen. A GoFundMe campaign organized by her friend in the UK has raised nearly £17,000 to repatriate her remains. A preliminary hearing for Renteria is scheduled for November 18.