The Case of Chelsea Perkins: When “Savage” Justice Goes Sideways

From OnlyFans to Executioner: A Calculated Retribution

In a stark illustration of vigilante justice curdling into calculated homicide, Chelsea Perkins, an OnlyFans model known by her moniker “Sabrina Savage” and a U.S. Army veteran, has admitted to orchestrating and executing the murder of Matthew Dunmire, 31. The act, carried out in the secluded woods of Geauga County, Ohio, was purportedly in retaliation for a rape allegation Perkins had made against Dunmire—an allegation previously dismissed by law enforcement due to insufficient evidence. Her chilling composure following the fatal gunshot was punctuated by a trip to a tattoo parlor, adding a layer of brazen audacity to the grim affair.

The Unsubstantiated Claim and a Deadly Resolve

The narrative’s grim prologue lies in Perkins’ accusation of rape against Dunmire.

• Allegation Dismissed: Police investigation into the rape claim concluded without charges, citing a lack of sufficient evidence to proceed. This official outcome, however, evidently did not resolve the matter for Perkins.
• A Plan Forms: The dismissal appears to have solidified a lethal resolve within Perkins, leading her to sidestep the legal system entirely in favor of a self-administered, and final, judgment.

Modus Operandi: Luring, Execution, and a Lack of Hiking Boots

The execution of Matthew Dunmire on the morning of March 6, 2021, was characterized by careful planning and a chillingly personal confrontation.

• The Bait: Dunmire informed friends he was going to meet a woman for the weekend. This woman was Perkins. She reportedly arrived in a white vehicle belonging to her husband, a detail suggesting a degree of spousal involvement or, at minimum, access to shared resources in furtherance of her plan.
• Staging Ground: The pair proceeded to an Airbnb Perkins had rented using a credit card—a clear indicator of premeditation and an attempt to create a controlled environment.
• The Kill Site: From the Airbnb, they drove to a park in Huntsburg Township. It was here, amidst the natural surroundings, that the fatal act occurred. Hikers in the vicinity reported hearing a single gunshot.
• Execution: Dunmire’s body was later discovered by horrified hikers, bearing a single gunshot wound to the back of the head. This method is unequivocally execution-style, suggesting an intent to kill that was both deliberate and absolute, leaving no room for survival.
• A Curious Encounter: Shortly after the gunshot, other hikers encountered Perkins. She appeared lost, an observation made more peculiar by her reported lack of appropriate hiking attire, specifically knee-high boots, which seemed incongruous with the woodland setting. This detail paints a picture of someone out of place, her actual purpose for being in the woods far removed from recreational hiking.

Post-Mortem Poise: Ink Before Inquest

Perhaps one of the most unsettling aspects of Perkins’ conduct was her behavior immediately following Dunmire’s murder.

• A Permanent Memento?: In an act of extraordinary sangfroid, or perhaps profound dissociation, Perkins drove from the scene of the killing directly to a tattoo parlor. The nature of the tattoo obtained, or its significance, remains a point of grim speculation, but the act itself speaks volumes about her psychological state post-homicide.
• Discovery and Investigation: The discovery of Dunmire’s body initiated an investigation that ultimately led to Perkins. The FBI was noted as being involved in piecing together Dunmire’s final movements.

Criminological & Psychological Considerations

The actions of Chelsea Perkins present a confluence of several criminological and psychological themes:

• Vigilante Justice: The core motivation appears to be a profound sense of grievance and a belief that the legal system failed to deliver justice for the alleged rape. This led to an assumption of the roles of judge, jury, and executioner.
• Premeditation and Planning: The renting of an Airbnb, the luring of the victim, the acquisition and use of a firearm, and the choice of a secluded location all point to a significant degree of premeditation and planning, hallmarks of first-degree murder, to which she ultimately pleaded guilty.
• Callousness and Potential Narcissistic Traits: The execution-style killing, coupled with the immediate post-murder activity of getting a tattoo, suggests a notable lack of remorse and a degree of callousness. Such behavior can be indicative of narcissistic traits or other antisocial personality features, where the individual’s own sense of injury and justification overrides societal norms and empathy for the victim.
• Female-Perpetrated Homicide: While less common than male-perpetrated homicides, instances like these highlight that women are capable of committing meticulously planned and violent acts, often stemming from deeply personal grievances or relationships.

Legal Outcome

Chelsea Perkins has pleaded guilty to murder. She is scheduled for sentencing on September 9, 2025, and faces a prison term of between 20 and 25 years.¹ This plea brings a formal, if somber, conclusion to a case that began with an accusation and ended with a life deliberately taken.

Bibliography

For further details on the Chelsea Perkins case, the following resources are recommended:

• Vielma, Antonio. “OnlyFans Model ‘Sabrina Savage’ Admits Murdering Man She Claimed Raped Her, Then Getting a Tattoo.” Law & Crime, 28 May 2025, https://lawandcrime.com/crime/onlyfans-model-sabrina-savage-admits-murdering-man-she-claimed-raped-her-then-getting-a-tattoo/.
• Kay, Lindsee. “Bond set at $1M for Thompson woman accused of aggravated murder.” News-Herald, 16 Mar. 2021, https://www.news-herald.com/2021/03/16/bond-set-at-1m-for-thompson-woman-accused-of-aggravated-murder/. (Note: This is an earlier article detailing arraignment but confirms location and initial charges).
• Staff Report. “Ohio OnlyFans model known as ‘Sabrina Savage’ pleads guilty to murder.” FOX 8 Cleveland WJW, 29 May 2025, https://fox8.com/news/ohio-onlyfans-model-known-as-sabrina-savage-pleads-guilty-to-murder/.
• Rivers, David. “OnlyFans model lured accused rapist to woods, executed him and then got a tattoo.” The Mirror, 29 May 2025, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/onlyfans-model-lured-accused-rapist-32908619. (Source of original user-provided text, for reference of initial report).