Where Is Kelly Ryan Now? Kelly Ryan, a former bodybuilder champion, was found guilty of Melissa James’ murder. In 2022, find out where she is now.
Kelly Ryan is a former bodybuilder and fitness champion from the United States.
Ryan won eight fitness competitions during his bodybuilding career, including the NPC South Carolina States. From 2000 through 2004, she finished second in the Fitness Olympia four times.
Ryan and Titus viciously murdered James in December 2005 and were apprehended in Stoughton, Massachusetts after fleeing across the country. In February 2006, they were extradited to Nevada from Boston.
Where Is Kelly Ryan Now? Melissa James Murder Convict
Kelly Ryan was released on parole on October 24, 2017. She served almost 12-years behind the bars for connection with the murder of Melissa James.
On Dec 14, 2005, a charred body was found in a torched Jaguar, just off Sandy Valley Road near Hwy 160. https://t.co/dMiu8dbL2n Bodybuilders Craig Titus & Kelly Ryan would later plead guilty regarding the murder of their live-in personal assistant, Melissa James.
— HISTORY:nevada (@HistoryNevada) December 14, 2017
Ryan and her husband were found guilty of the murder of Melissa James. They were convicted for the crime and pleaded guilty to reduced charges instead of going through a trial.
On May 31, 200, Ryan pleaded guilty to one count of arson and one count of battery with a deadly weapon. She received two consecutive terms sentence of 3-13 years and was incarcerated at Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Her current whereabouts are unknown as of yet.
Kelly Ryan Age: How Old Is She?
Kelly Ryan’s age is 49 years as of 2022.
Born on July 10, 1972, Ryan grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended the University of South Carolina. According to her official website biography in 2005, her hometown was Greenville, South Carolina.
Ryan participated in her first competition in 1995. It was the NPC South Carolina State which she won it.
Who Is Kelly Ryan Husband? Meet Her Family
Kelly Ryan was married to her former husband Craig Michael Titus.
Titus is a former professional bodybuilder who is currently serving his sentence for the murder of Melissa James. She was his personal assistant and later admitted to having an affair with her.
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Regarding their family, Ryan’s mother died of a heart attack precipitated by excessive stress.
At first, they pleaded not guilty to the charges but changed their statement and pleaded guilty on May 30, 2008. Titus was convicted of second-degree murder, arson, and kidnapping of Melissa James. He received a sentence of 21 to 55 years in prison and doesn’t seem to be getting out anytime soon.
While they were serving their sentence, Ryan filed for divorce from prison, and was it became final in December 2009.
This isn’t the first time Titus was convicted of a crime as he was sentenced to 16 months in house arrest in 1995 for possession of ecstasy and conspiracy to distribute it. He was monitored through an electric anklet but was later sentenced to 21 months for violating his probation.
