Who is McKinli Hatch?
McKinli Hatch is an American-born social media influencer and entrepreneur. She rose to prominence in 2012 after a photo of her then-pregnant self posed alongside a chalkboard with ridiculous baby names went viral. McKinli then successfully turned her viral moment into a successful online business.
Besides her work, McKinli is also the proud mother of four kids. She often posts about fashion, recipes, fitness, and hair on her blog and Instagram account, where she has more than 199k followers. She is also the founder and CEO of Mckie Rae Clothing, a online boutique that offers trendy and affordable outfits for women.
What happened to McKinli Hatch?
Despite showing a “picture-perfect” life on social media, McKinli is a victim of domestic violence. In March 2023, she went Instagram official with her boyfriend, Ryan Taugher, who has a troubled past (multiple DUI arrests and domestic abuse allegations).
According to several Reddit users, McKinli’s sister revealed in a since-deleted Instagram post that Ryan beat McKinli in front of her kids on Mother’s Day. Her entire family was worried that he was going to kill her.
Nevertheless, the couple stayed together until a July 2023 incident that resulted in a bloodied McKinli running away from Ryan. Keep reading for all the known details about the horrific situation.
How did McKinli Hatch escape from Ryan Taugher?
On July 12, 2023, Ryan was arrested and charged with domestic assault. According to Scoop Nashville, the pair argued before an intoxicated Ryan reportedly hit his social media influencer girlfriend. She said Ryan tossed her clothes around the house before chucking a piece of frozen candy at her. He then launched a glass bottle at McKinli, which shattered across her buttocks and caused bleeding. She ran outside and called 911, but a few seconds later, Ryan grabbed her phone and disconnected the call.
Officers responded to the call, but Ryan pulled McKinli into the bushes, where they successfully hid from the authorities. Once they left the area, Ryan took McKinli back into the house and pushed her into a room. He forced her to text her family and tell them she was OK, as she had previously messaged for help.
Ryan then made McKinli change out of her bloody clothing, but she found a moment to escape out the front door. He chased her as she screamed. The nearby officers heard the screaming and observed Ryan holding her as she struggled when they approached. The parties were separated, and Ryan Taugher was taken into custody.
Ryan Christopher Taugher of 2nd Ave S. in Nashville, TN, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on July 12th, charged with interference with an emergency call, false imprisonment, public intoxication