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LOS ANGELES – A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Scottish woman who was found dead in her apartment in Los Angeles, according to police. 

What we know:

The victim, 37-year-old June Bunyan, was found dead in her Hollywood apartment on Sept. 11, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers had responded to her home to perform a wellness check. 

Bunyan’s husband, 25-year-old Jonathan Renteria, was arrested on suspicion of murder, according to the LA County District Attorney’s Office. 

Bunyan’s cause of death was ruled as “traumatic neck injuries,” the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner reports. 

What we don’t know:

It’s unknown when Bunyan moved to Los Angeles. 

The nature of the relationship with her husband — whether they were separated, divorced, or together at the time of her death — wasn’t disclosed. 

The backstory:

“June Bunyan was tragically taken from us due to a violent crime in the United States,” Bunyan’s mother and brother wrote on a GoFundMe page created to help bring her remains back to her native Scotland. The fundraiser was created by Bunyan’s friend Vicky Tulika on their behalf.

“June’s life was cut short so far from home, and we are now faced with the heartbreaking task of bringing her back to the UK. She can then be laid to rest with the dignity and love she deserves, surrounded by family and friends,” the online fundraiser reads.

Her family remembered her for her “vibrant personality, infectious laugh, and deeply compassionate heart,” calling her “exceptionally accomplished” and noting “she worked tirelessly to build herself a better life.”

The BBC reports Bunyan, who also used the name June Renteria, created Renteria Paralegal Services in 2024. According to the company’s website, it provides legal advice and support for non-U.S. citizens in immigration cases.

What’s next:

Renteria is being held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility on $4 million bail, according to inmate records.

His next court date is scheduled for Nov. 18.

The UK Foreign Office has confirmed they are supporting Bunyan’s family and are in contact with local authorities. 

FOX 11 has reached out to the LA County District Attorney’s Office for comment.

The Source: The information in this report comes from direct statements and records from the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, and the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. Additional details about the victim and the crowdfunding campaign were obtained from a GoFundMe page created by her friend, while the BBC is cited for information regarding her professional background.

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