Man Charged with Killing, Dismembering Wife in Hollywood

The 25-year-old suspect pleaded not guilty to murder and mutilation charges.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:42am

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An extreme close-up photograph of an unidentifiable broken or torn object, lit by a harsh camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing physical evidence from a violent crime scene.A grim reminder of the violence that can occur behind closed doors, this crime scene evidence evokes the stark, unsettling reality of a brutal domestic homicide.Los Angeles Today

A 25-year-old man has been indicted on charges of murdering his Scottish wife, whose dismembered body was found in their Hollywood apartment. Jonathan Renteria pleaded not guilty to one count of murder and one count of mutilation/disinterment of human remains, as well as a new count of misdemeanor child abuse.

Why it matters

The brutal killing and dismemberment of June Bunyan, a 37-year-old lawyer who moved to the U.S. from Scotland, has shocked the local community and raised concerns about domestic violence and the safety of immigrant spouses.

The details

Authorities allege that Renteria killed his wife during an argument about her weight on September 4th. The next day, Renteria was seen carrying trash bags with unknown contents while dropping off the couple's 1-month-old child at his parents' house. Renteria was later found in a Ventura County hotel room with a bloody arm injury and allegedly confessed to the killing.

  • Bunyan was last seen alive on September 4th.
  • On September 5th, Renteria was seen carrying trash bags while dropping off the couple's child.
  • Renteria was arrested on September 11th and charged four days later.

The players

Jonathan Renteria

A 25-year-old man who has been indicted on charges of murdering his wife, June Bunyan.

June Bunyan

A 37-year-old Scottish lawyer who moved to the U.S. and was killed by her husband.

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What’s next

Renteria is due back in court on June 2nd for a pretrial hearing.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the need for greater awareness and support for immigrant spouses facing domestic violence, as well as the importance of thorough investigations and bail reform to prevent further violence by repeat offenders.