Father accused of murdering girlfriend and getting 15-year-old son to help dump her body
An Oregon man, William Glen Blake, has been arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Jennifer Ruth Stuart, and enlisting the help of his 15-year-old son to dispose of her body in the woods. The tragic incident occurred in their Oregon City home in August, with Stuart’s body discovered in the Mount Hood National Forest on September 1st, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.
Blake’s teenage son, whose identity remains confidential due to his age, was also taken into custody for assisting his father in moving the body. He has been charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence, and is being held at the Clackamas County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center.
Another son of Blake, aged 17, was questioned in connection to the case but has not been charged with any offenses at this time.
William Glen Blake faces multiple charges including second-degree murder, abuse of a corpse, unlawful use of a weapon, and tampering with evidence. He is currently being held without bail pending further legal proceedings.
The details surrounding Jennifer Ruth Stuart’s death have not been disclosed by authorities, but the medical examiner’s office has confirmed it as a homicide.
Friends of Stuart, like Mike Chaney, have expressed shock and grief over her tragic death. Chaney described Stuart as a “good girl” and lamented the loss of a kind soul amidst a world filled with negativity and violence.
The community is left mourning the loss of Jennifer Ruth Stuart, as they come to terms with the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the impact it has on families and loved ones. The investigation into this heartbreaking case continues as justice is sought for the victim and her family.
