TEEN Mom star Mackenzie Edwards’ new boyfriend, Joshua Panter, has helped clean up the home her estranged husband Ryan is accused of destroying.
Mackenzie, 27, has been dating divorced dad of two Josh, 30, since January 2023.
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The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal Josh, who owns the contracting business Stetley Excavating, helped clean up.
A source close to Josh told The U.S. Sun: “He was the one there cleaning up her house with his work equipment after it happened.”
A second source claimed: “It is going to have about $100,000 worth of work before it will be livable again. They haven't done much to it yet.
“I don't think people realize how bad he destroyed his own children's home. It's awful and nobody deserves what he did."
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The insider continued of his new relationship with Mackenzie: “Everyone is very happy that he has a wonderful lady in his life. Josh and Mackenzie both are very devoted to their faith in God and are putting God first in this matter.
“As to the future, we will see, but hoping Josh and Mackenzie have a very bright future together. Everyone loves Mackenzie. Right now, they are taking one day at a time and just enjoying life."
FRESH START
The first source told The U.S. Sun how Mackenzie’s parents plan to give her 30 acres of land for a fresh start, as she plans to sell her house once it is completely cleaned and fixed.
In exclusive photos obtained by The U.S. Sun of the home, which she purchased in 2019 for $309,900, the outside appeared to be cleaned up.
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There were no visible broken windows or graffiti from the front of the home, and the property did not have debris and broken items seen in bodycam footage.
HOUSE OF HORRORS
Body cam footage obtained by The U.S. Sun showed the destruction police found in the vacant home, including broken windows and furniture.
In the footage, Mackenzie had officers enter the home through the back, as the front door was blocked by a flipped-over couch.
When police entered the back of the house into the kitchen and dining room, the refrigerator was turned over with everything inside spilled onto the floor.
Most of the kitchen cabinets were either broken or open with the items inside thrown out onto the floor and kitchen island.
There was even a rifle out of its safe, sitting on the kitchen counter, as police asked Mackenzie to secure the weapon.
Children’s toys were broken sitting on the kitchen island, and there was graffiti on the cabinets, microwave, and windows.
As for the dining and living rooms, the table was flipped over with graffiti writing on it, as well as paint splattered on the walls and floors.
HORRIFIC SIGHT
Mackenzie then led officers to her bedroom, as there were holes in the walls throughout the hallways.
Mackenzie cried as she looked into Jagger and Stella’s bedrooms, which had toys thrown around everywhere.
One officer told two other cops who walked into the room behind him: “Watch your step, there are some feces in here.”
Clothes were thrown all over the bedroom, and dresser cabinets and mirrors were all broken.
Cops had to work together to move a couch to make their way downstairs.
The basement had severe damage as well with broken cabinets, destroyed toys and more.
One officer said of Ryan’s electronics, tools and belongings: “He didn’t destroy his stuff.”
Another cop added: “Funny how that works, isn’t it?”
Mackenzie cried as she looked around at her destroyed home, confirming to authorities that all the damage inside the house is new.
Throughout the home were paragraphs written on the walls in black marker, as well as blue graffiti, with derogatory messages about Mackenzie.
'I DID NOT DO THAT'
Ryan, 35, was arrested later in the day at his job for harassment, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, and order of protection violation.
In the video obtained by The U.S. Sun, Ryan denied the damage made to the home.
He said while walking to the police car in handcuffs: "I did not do that. I got evidence.
"This is crazy. The officer said I can move my stuff out… I've been to my house, I saw what was done to it.”
When a cop asked who damaged the home if it wasn't him, he responded: “The person that is with her I guess. I stayed at my parents’ house."
Sources close to Josh denied he was the one who destroyed the house.
Ryan continued to police: "I left my mom and dad's house. That's what I saw Thursday. It was like that yesterday. I have my camera and SD cards.
“Why would I destroy my own stuff? Do you not think she’s lying?
"She has an order of protection against me. She’s called you guys three times. Three times I have not done anything to her.”
When the officer said she is not the judge or jury, he responded: “I understand that and I’m not mad at you! But goodness gracious guys.”
Officers found two white substances and paraphernalia in his wallet.
One officer guessed the substances were either heroin or fentanyl, as another officer guessed cocaine.
Ryan told the officers he didn’t know what the drugs were.
In the police report obtained by The Ashley's Reality Roundup, Ryan was listed as a suspect.
The report read: "Upon searching Mr. Edwards, I observed white paint on the tops and sides of his boots which appeared to match what I observed on the floor of the Edwards residence."
BEHIND BARS
Ryan was sentenced to rehab in March, but left two weeks after checking in.
He was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and driving under the influence on Friday, April 7.
Ryan remained behind bars until he faced the judge on April 20 and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in prison.
He is currently serving his sentence at Silverdale Detention Center.
MARITAL TROUBLE
Mackenzie filed a petition for a protection order against Ryan on February 8, accusing him of domestic violence.
Mackenzie then filed for divorce from Ryan on February 27.
Mackenzie, who married Ryan in 2017, listed their separation date as January 2023 after he “became erratic and violent.”
Mackenzie requested to be the “primary residential parent” of their children, as she is “fit and proper.”
She requested Ryan provide child support for Jagger and Stella, as well as alimony for her.
Ryan previously told The U.S. Sun of Mackenzie's claims: "I don’t speak for her. I never wanted to hurt her, just tried telling her. I would have loved to work it because I still at the time wanted to."
MOVING ON
The U.S. Sun reported Mackenzie has been dating Josh since at least January.
A source close to Josh exclusively claimed to The U.S. Sun: “Mackenzie is always with Josh on his family's property. I'm shocked she hasn’t moved in yet. His family seems to like her. She's very involved.”
The insider claimed Josh has met Mackenzie’s children Hudson, who she shares with her first ex-husband, and Jagger, 4, and Stella, 3, who she shares with Ryan, as her new boyfriend has been seen around Chattanooga with the children.
Josh shares a young daughter and son with his ex-wife, Brooklynn, 25.
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He filed for divorce from Brooklynn, who he began dating in 2018, on June 14, 2022, according to Tennessee court records.
Their divorce was finalized on February 9, 2023.
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