We are raising funds to secure urgent legal representation to bring June Bunyan’s baby daughter, Regina, home to Scotland to be with her maternal family.

Following June’s tragic death in September 2025, her baby remains in the United States, separated from her mother’s family and from everything that connected June to her life in Scotland. Most distressingly for us, Regina has been placed in the care of her paternal grandparents, while her father is currently remanded in custody, accused of killing her mother.

For many reasons, this is deeply concerning and should never be the long-term outcome for a child who has already suffered such an unimaginable loss.

We firmly believe that Regina’s best interests lie in being reunited with her maternal family in Scotland, where she can grow up surrounded by love, stability, and a strong connection to her mother’s heritage.

Achieving this, however, means navigating complex and time-sensitive international family law, something we simply cannot do without experienced legal representation.

All funds raised will be used solely to pay for an experienced lawyer to challenge the current custody arrangement, and to pursue Regina’s safe return to Scotland. Legal action of this nature is costly, but without proper representation, we have no meaningful way to advocate for Regina’s future or to protect her welfare.

When June’s body was found on 11th September 2025, her apartment had been completely emptied. Everything that connected June to her life was gone: her passport and identification, bank details, health insurance information, medical records, and all essential documents relating to Regina. Her clothing, laptop, phone, and all personal belongings had also been removed. The apartment was empty, apart from her remains.

There are many unresolved questions regarding the removal of June's possessions, the whereabouts currently unknown.

June’s passport and other official documents are currently being held by the LAPD, following their recovery from Regina’s grandparents.

As a result, we are facing further devastating obstacles at a time when we are simply trying to grieve. Without access to these vital records, we do not know whether June had funds, health insurance, or any financial resources. We do not have access to her bank account, we have received no meaningful assistance from the authorities, and we have no means to cover urgent legal costs.

We would not be asking for help again if there were any other option. This support is now vital to ensure that June’s daughter can be brought home to Scotland, where she can be safe, protected, and cared for by her maternal family.

This has been an incredibly difficult decision to make, particularly after already asking for help to bring June home. This fundraiser is about protecting a child and ensuring that her welfare comes first.

Any donation, no matter how small, will help move this process forward. If you are unable to donate, sharing this page would make a meaningful difference.

Thank you for your compassion, support, and kindness during an incredibly painful time.

Jill, Lyle and Vicky xxx

(June's mother, brother and friend)