Four years ago, Kelly Ryan and Craig Titus were making national news. Kelly was one of the top Fitness Pros in the world, known for her high-flying routines. Her husband Craig was one of the “Bad Boys” of bodybuilding and controversy always seemed to be around him in some fashion. Many of you knew them well, others of you may have seen them in the magazines and if you’re new to the industry you may not know them at all.
Kelly and Craig years ago.
The story of Craig and Kelly becoming fugitives took many twists and turns. It was four years ago that the two of them were accused of murdering Melissa James. It’s a terrible story that still baffles everyone who followed it. You can read about the entire tragedy and follow how it unfolded on titusandryan.com.
Kelly could be getting out of prison in the next couple of years. Craig will most likely never be a free man again. The saddest part of this entire story is that Maura James will never get to spend another Christmas with her daughter, Melissa.
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Talk about a flashback. Whatever happened to the fitness competitor who testified at the trial?
The fitness competitor was Mandy Polk. She’s competed a few times, last time was in Dallas for the Europa Super Show.
I was one who knew both well; emceed the 1996 USA where Craig won the Overall. What a tragedy, for all involved. I first met Titus 19 years ago at a Houston gym when I visited a friend who lived there. He was 25 years old, and I was impressed with his intensity and strength as I watched him train that night. The following year I announced his name as the winner of the IRON MAN, now known as the Excalibur. Titus turns 45 on January 14 and he sits in a Nevada prison cell.
I first met Kelly when I emceed the 1998 California State, which she won. I also remember well doing her intro at her first Fitness Olympia the following year at the Mandalay Bay. Ruth Silverman gave her the clever nickname, “Flyin’ Ryan” for her spectacular routines. Like Craig, Kelly too sits in a Nevada prison cell on Christmas.
As Isaac correctly states, it’s a terrible story, and the true facts of what and how things went down are still not clear. But, as Isaac says, what IS clear is that Maura James will not ever spend another Christmas with her daughter, Melissa.
It’s been four years since Craig and Kelly became fugitives of the law, eventually arrested in Massachusetts and brought back to Las Vegas to stand trial–over three years later–for Melissa’s death. Still, I remember this like it was yesterday.
Thanks for the note Swami. Ya, it’s hard to believe it has been that long but like you said I remember following it like it was yesterday. Craziness.