Kiera Johnstone, the beauty and the geek star, has refuted claims she is a part of a murder case that was reported in Australia last week on social media.
The winner of dating show, Beauty and the Geek, has vehemently denied her involvement in a grisly murder in New South Wales, Australia. Kiera Johnstone, 26, who appeared on the Australian version of the series in 2021, insisted she has nothing to do with the shocking case after reports surfaced on Friday that a woman who starred in the reality TV show had been charged with a murder in Port Lincoln.
After emergency services were called to a property on Thursday evening around 3:25pm local time in response to reports of a small fire, a man’s body was discovered inside a home in the coastal town of Australia. A man was discovered dead inside the residence when crews arrived. A 34-year-old woman was detained and later charged with murder.
A suppression order was passed to prevent the publication of any details about the man’s death, including the woman, the victim, or other details.
However, after the news was made public, rumors began to surface online about Keira being linked to allegations made by the police. The reality star took to her Instagram Stories today to tell her followers that there were rumors that she had been involved in the murder for “until I understand.”
Keira reaffirmed that she wanted to be “absolutely clear.” A former Beauty and the Geek contestant has been accused of a very serious crime.
There has been rumors online suggesting that I am involved despite no names being given, for reasons beyond my comprehension.
“I’ll be absolutely clear: I’m not a part of anything. I’m not facing a crime charge. I figuratively never even received a parking ticket. The fact that I even need to say this is incredibly upsetting and the allegations being made have nothing to do with me.
People sharing screenshots, making assumptions, and spreading false information are deeply unsettling. Although I am aware that the internet can be judgmental, I take this kind of rumors seriously because they are harmful and invading.
She continued, “If you are part of the group fueling this – sharing, gossiping, or silently watching,” she continued, “Please stop. If you are part of the group fueling this.
Not for entertainment, that is. Real victims are involved in this serious situation. If you believe this to be even mild, you’re literally sick.
This will be my only opportunity to address the issue because this is unrelated to me. Thank you to those who emailed back with compassion and common sense.
It comes after The Courier Mail reported on Friday that the woman arrested for the alleged murder was once a contestant on reality show Beauty and the Geek.
The accused and the victim both confirmed they had a relationship. The woman is still in police custody despite being denied bail.
A cause of death has not yet been determined, according to Assistant Commissioner Parrott, and no further information can be made about it because the victim’s family has not been informed.
The woman has been held indefinitely under the Mental Health Act because she did not request bail. In December, she is scheduled to appear in court again.
Next week, the court will review the identity-related suppression order.