OnlyFans Model Pleads Guilty to Murder in Ohio National Park Incident
In a harrowing incident that transpired in March 2021 amidst the serene backdrop of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio, an OnlyFans model and former U.S. Coast Guard veteran identified as Perkins, pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of Matthew Dunmire, a man she had met online and claimed to have previously raped her.
Details of the Encounter and Subsequent Murder
Reports indicate that Dunmire was under the impression that he was meeting Perkins for a social gathering after they connected online. However, the encounter took a dark turn when Perkins reportedly lured him into a secluded area of the park and fatally shot him in the back of the head. The investigation revealed that the duo had spent the prior night at an Airbnb before venturing off-trail into the woods.
Court Proceedings and Sentencing
Perkins faced the justice system in May, where she acknowledged her actions and pleaded guilty to both second-degree murder and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence on federal property. Originally facing up to 25 years, her sentencing was moderated due to her guilty plea, and she was sentenced to prison followed by five years of supervised release, with additional details on restitution pending.
Investigation and Evidence Linking Perkins to the Crime
Following the discovery of Dunmire’s body by hikers on March 9, 2021, an investigation ensued which revealed distressing evidence. Perkins had allegedly driven to Michigan post-murder to get a tattoo of a noose on her forearm, an action captured by surveillance footage. Moreover, text messages and ballistic tests further solidified her connection to the crime. A search at her residence in Virginia by federal agents uncovered three 9mm pistols, one containing her DNA, and a deleted note on her cellphone framing what appeared to be a simulated suicide note from Dunmire.
Emotional Courtroom Apologies and Accusations
In a poignant court hearing, Perkins expressed her remorse, apologizing to Dunmire’s family and explicitly accepting responsibility for the murder. Despite her allegations of prior rape by Dunmire, charges were never filed against him. Dunmire's father also delivered a heartfelt statement during the proceedings, underscoring the profound grief and irreversible loss felt by Dunmire's children and family.
Social Media and Personal Background
Aside from her activities on OnlyFans and involvement in adult films, Perkins' tumultuous intersection of personal trauma and online engagements paint a complex portrait of the events leading up to the tragic incident. This case not only highlights issues of online safety and personal encounters but also the deep psychological and social ramifications for all involved.
