In a whirlwind romance that defies conventional expectations, real estate agent Reality star, Laura Gehrke has married Joshua Stewart.
Stewart is a prisoner whom Gehrke met online after just six weeks of dating.
This unconventional relationship has garnered both fascination and criticism.
Meeting through WriteAPrisoner.com
Reality star, Laura Gehrke, a 27-year-old real estate agent and reality TV star from the Netflix show “Too Hot To Handle Germany”, found herself alone in Dubai during the holiday season due to a visa issue.
Then, feeling isolated, Laura sought connection through TikTok and encountered a video about writing to prisoners.
She visited WriteAPrisoner.com to send a Christmas message to an inmate.
Among the profiles, Laura was drawn to Joshua Stewart, a 21-year-old inmate with an interest in poetry.
Their initial exchange of messages quickly escalated into long phone conversations lasting up to 11 hours a day.
This deep connection led Joshua to propose just six weeks later.
The prison wedding
In June, Laura traveled to Washington for a 90-minute prison wedding ceremony with Joshua.
Reality star, Joshua was reported to be convicted of controlled substance homicide. However, Laura chose not to let his criminal record overshadow their relationship.
She emphasized her focus on his personality and their emotional bond rather than his past.
The wedding of Laura and Joshua was organized with one of Joshua’s fellow inmates serving as his best man
Laura described the wedding as deeply meaningful, despite the constraints of a prison setting.
“It felt super right. Our families are very supportive. My mum had questions but was supportive overall,” Laura said.
Although the couple could not spend their wedding night together, they are hopeful for the possibility of conjugal visits later this year.
Laura has expressed her desire to live with Joshua in the US once he is released under house arrest in December 2025.
The relationship between Luara and Joshua sparked discussion on social media.
The relationship has sparked controversy online, with critics questioning Joshua’s intentions and the authenticity of their love.
Comments on social media have varied widely. Some express skepticism about Joshua’s motives, while others question the legitimacy of their connection.
One person said: She will always know where he is!
A second wrote: I guess she run out of ideas of how to be noticed so here is what a desperation looks like.
While a third commented: True love…..sure it will last forever n eva.
Another added: ‘Bro just secured his financial future after he’s out.’
Laura responded to the criticism, stating, “People often can’t believe that our marriage is based on genuine love. They think I’m using him or vice versa. Despite the negativity, we have a lot of support and a strong relationship.”
Laura Gehrke and Joshua Stewart’s story is a testament to the diverse ways people find love and connection in today’s world.
While their relationship may challenge societal norms and face scrutiny, it also highlights the complexities of human emotion and the search for companionship.