Background and Crime Details of Former OnlyFans Model
In a recent sentencing at a Cleveland courthouse, Chelsea Perkins, a former OnlyFans model and U.S. Coast Guard veteran, received a prison term of 22.5 years for the second-degree murder of Matthew Dunmire. This incident occurred in March 2021 at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio. Perkins, 35, from Alexandria, Virginia, was also found guilty of using or carrying and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence on federal property.
Motive Behind the Murder
The prosecutors described the murder as premeditated, where Perkins shot Dunmire in the back of the head during a hike in a secluded part of the park. She had lured him to the park under the guise of a casual online meeting. Prior to this, Perkins had accused Dunmire of violently raping her at a Halloween party four years earlier, an accusation that never led to any formal charges against Dunmire before his death.
Evidence and Arrest
Perkins was linked to the murder through surveillance footage, text messages, and ballistic evidence. Following the murder, she fled to Michigan where she notably got a tattoo of a noose on her forearm. A search of her home led to the seizure of three 9mm pistols, including the one used in the murder, which also contained Perkins' DNA.
Impact Statements and Acknowledgment
During the sentencing, Perkins acknowledged her actions and accepted full responsibility for the crime. The court also heard a victim impact statement from Dunmire’s father, who expressed profound grief over the loss of his son and the continuing impact on his grandchildren.
Discussion of Background as OnlyFans Model
Perkins' past as an OnlyFans model and former porn actor has brought additional attention to the case, illustrating complex layers of personal history intertwined with allegations of sexual violence that culminated in a tragic event.
