Chelsea Perkins, known online as Sabrina Savage, has pleaded guilty to killing a man she claims raped her throughout high school, in a case that has shocked both the online adult entertainment world and the true crime community.
The 35-year-old former Coast Guard member reportedly lured 31-year-old Matthew Dunmire to a secluded hiking trail in Ohio on March 6, 2021, before fatally shooting him in the back of the head. The incident, which authorities describe as an execution-style killing, was only solved after months of investigation.
According to reports, Perkins and Dunmire had known each other since high school. Perkins alleged that Dunmire raped her repeatedly over a four-year period during that time. Seeking retribution, she travelled more than 300 miles from Virginia to Ohio to confront him. Investigators say she used a handgun to carry out the murder on federal property, far from public view.
Dunmire’s body was discovered three days later by hikers. It would take another eight months before law enforcement, aided by cellphone records and witness testimonies, arrested Perkins in connection with the murder.
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Following her arrest, an unexpected twist unfolded. Dunmire’s parents, Tommie Lynn Dunmire and John Nelson McQuillen, allegedly attempted to carry out a revenge killing of Perkins in November 2021. After being pulled over by police while fleeing the scene, Tommie Lynn shot herself. Perkins survived the incident.
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Perkins officially pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and using a firearm during the commission of a violent crime on federal land. She faces a potential sentence of 20 to 25 years in prison, with formal sentencing scheduled for September 9, 2025.
A police report from 2017 appears to support some of Perkins’ claims, noting she had filed a complaint of rape against Dunmire. However, due to insufficient evidence, the case never moved forward. After her time in the Coast Guard, Perkins transitioned to working as an OnlyFans model under the name Sabrina Savage.
The case raises ongoing questions about justice, trauma, and the intersection of online fame and personal history.
