Island funeral confirmed for Scots woman 'murdered' in LA

June Bunyan, 37, was found dead in Los Angeles on September 11 (Alamy/PA) PA Media

The body of a Scottish woman allegedly murdered in Los Angeles has been repatriated to the UK ahead of her funeral on the Isle of Arran. June Bunyan, 37, had travelled to the US city with ambitions of sitting the bar exam and becoming a defence lawyer.

The Robert Gordon University graduate was found dead on September 11 following an alleged assault. A man understood to have been her husband has been arrested and charged with her murder.

Criminal charges filed

The Los Angeles Police Department has charged Jonathan Renteria with murder, mutilation and sexual contact with human remains. The 25-year-old is being held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles.

The Foreign Office confirmed it is supporting Ms Bunyan's family and remains in contact with local authorities in the US. A fundraising campaign launched by her friend Vicky Tulika has raised more than £18,800 to help cover repatriation and funeral costs.

Family expresses gratitude

Ms Bunyan's mother Jill posted a message on Tuesday thanking donors for their "incredible generosity" and confirming sufficient funds had been raised to bring her daughter's body home. "There truly aren't enough words to thank each and every person who donated, shared, or supported us in any way," she wrote.

"This has been an incredibly difficult time for our family, but your messages of kindness, compassion, and encouragement have meant the world to us. It's deeply moving to see the impact June had on so many lives."

Funeral arrangements confirmed

The funeral will take place on Friday October 31 at Brodick Parish Church on Arran, where Ms Bunyan was originally from. In an earlier statement, friend Ms Tulika described the devastating impact of the loss.

"With unimaginable heartbreak, we share the devastating news that our beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, June Bunyan, was tragically taken from us due to a violent crime in the United States," she wrote. Ms Tulika described Ms Bunyan as someone "known for her vibrant personality, infectious laugh, and deeply compassionate heart".

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