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Geoffrey Paschel, the controversial 90 Day Fiancé star, just landed on Netflix’s Worst Ex Ever Season 2. The shocking two-part episode titled “Primetime Predator” reveals his horrific crimes against ex-fiancée Kristen Wilson. Paschel is currently serving an 18-year prison sentence without parole for his brutal assault.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Release Date: Worst Ex Ever Season 2 premiered May 6, 2026 on Netflix with four episodes
- Episode Title: “Primetime Predator” focuses on Geoffrey Paschel’s assault on Kristen Wilson
- Crime: Geoffrey was convicted of aggravated kidnapping, domestic assault, and interference with emergency calls
- Sentence: 18 years in prison without possibility of parole, serving in Tennessee state facility
Who Is Geoffrey Paschel? The 90 Day Fiancé Connection
Geoffrey Paschel first appeared on television in Season 4 of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days in 2020. His storyline centered on a romance with Russian fiancée Varya Malina, whom he met on an international dating site. However, the show quickly became controversial when viewers discovered his significant criminal history, including prior drug-related convictions. TLC barred him from the reunion special after domestic abuse allegations surfaced during the broadcast.
What viewers did not know at the time was that Paschel was simultaneously committing violent crimes against another woman while filming the reality show. This darker story is now exposed in devastating detail on Netflix.
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The Assault on Kristen Wilson: A Teacher’s Nightmare
Kristen Wilson, a schoolteacher from Knoxville, Tennessee, matched with Geoffrey Paschel on a dating app in 2017. Initially charming and attentive, Paschel concealed his violent history until the relationship took a sinister turn. According to the Knox County District Attorney, Paschel assaulted Wilson repeatedly. In June 2019, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at her home. Police documented severe injuries including a large bruise on her forehead, abrasions on her lip, multiple bruises on her back and arms, and a diagnosed concussion.
The attack involved Paschel grabbing Wilson by the neck and slamming her head against the wall multiple times. He threw her to the ground, dragged her, and took her phone to prevent her from calling for help. Wilson managed to escape to a neighbor’s house while Paschel slept and called 911 immediately.
Conviction and Sentencing: Justice Served
| Case Detail | Information |
| Trial Date | October 2021, two-day trial |
| Convictions | Aggravated kidnapping, domestic assault, interference with emergency calls |
| Sentence | 18 years without possibility of parole, February 2022 |
| Appeal Status | Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals upheld conviction in 2024 |
In October 2021, a jury found Geoffrey Paschel guilty on all charges after hearing testimony from Kristen Wilson and examining photographic evidence of her injuries. Paschel’s defense claimed Wilson’s injuries were “self-inflicted,” a claim the jury rejected completely. Judge sentenced Paschel to 18 years in prison without parole in February 2022, citing his status as a “multiple offender” due to his extensive prior criminal record.
“Grabbed the victim by the neck and slammed her head against the wall several times. He also threw her to the ground, dragged her, and took her phone so she could not call for help.”
— Knox County District Attorney’s Office, Court Documents
Where Is Geoffrey Paschel Now? Prison Life and Continued Defiance
Geoffrey Paschel currently serves his 18-year sentence at a Tennessee state prison facility. In early 2024, he attempted to appeal his conviction through the Tennessee court system, arguing for reconsideration of his case. The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals thoroughly reviewed his appeal and upheld both the original conviction and the sentencing decision, effectively closing that legal avenue.
Paschel remains incarcerated as a danger to society based on his pattern of violence. His criminal history extends beyond the Wilson case, with previous convictions documenting a troubling pattern of criminal behavior that made him a Range II offender under Tennessee sentencing guidelines, resulting in harsher penalties for his current crimes.
Worst Ex Ever Season 2: What Viewers Will See
Netflix’s Worst Ex Ever Season 2 premiered with four hour-long episodes on May 6, 2026. The docuseries, produced by Jason Blum and directed by Cynthia Childs, tells Kristen Wilson’s story in the second episode, “Primetime Predator.” The episode features animated reenactments, body camera footage, police interviews, and survivor testimony that expose how Paschel used charm and deception to mask his violent nature. The series demonstrates how his appearances on 90 Day Fiancé occurred simultaneously with his criminal prosecution, creating a shocking timeline of hidden crimes.
Will Geoffrey Paschel’s appearance on Worst Ex Ever finally make justice meaningful for survivors of domestic violence?
Sources
- Netflix Tudum: Official Worst Ex Ever Season 2 release information and episode descriptions
- Cosmopolitan UK: Geoffrey Paschel’s criminal conviction, prison status, and current life updates
- TV Insider: Where are Geoffrey Paschel’s ex-wives now after Worst Ex Ever Season 2 premiere
