Man brutally murdered in Costa Rica was a gay porn star who allegedly recorded his sex partners without their knowledge, according to a news report.
Cops say Steven Spencer Welland, 41, a heavy hitter in the world of amateur gay porn, was gagged and then stabbed 14 times sometime on May 24th in Punteranas, Costa Rica.
Some online believe the renovator’s side gig in smut may have been the reason he was murdered.
Welland’s online handle was ‘Swell 80’ who identified himself on an online porn site as “Gay man, Webcam model, Amateur, 41y.” Some of his sex videos have racked up more than 2 million views.
Some of Welland’s partners may not have known the carnal capers were being filmed. Citing online commentators, it noted that the videos claimed the men were unaware about what was going on.
One user said: “Because he records sex videos of guys without consent. It’s involuntary porn. Hot but involuntary.”
Another added: “Nearly all of his stuff was gay for pay. I guess he didn’t pay someone enough so they took it all.”
Local media described the slaying as an early-morning surprise attack that happened in the camper where he lived.
TN 8 reported: “Apparently, neighbors in the area saw a suspect leave, so they entered the property to see if everything was okay. At that moment they came across the bloody scene and notified the authorities.”
Prosecutors said that Lefevre Hernandez was detained outside the dead man’s home.
Welland was originally from Calgary, according to his obituary and attended Lord Beaverbrook High School and Mount Royal College.
He had his own renovation business before moving to Central America in 2016.
“His big heart will be missed by all of his family and friends,” his obituary said.
He is survived by parents, a brother, a sister and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.