Jennifer Ruth Stuart, 38, was shot and killed by her boyfriend William Glen Blake, 56, at his home in Oregon City, Oregon, on August 14, 2025. Blake disposed of her body in the woods, where it was discovered on September 1, 2025. Blake pled guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 25 years. The case involved a history of physical abuse by Blake against Stuart.
Country: United States
State/Province: Oregon, United States
City/Region: Oregon City
Incident Type: Murder
Relationship Status: Dating
Relationship Duration: Boyfriend
Incident Date: Aug. 14, 2025
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Boyfriend
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2025-08-14
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Jennifer Ruth Stuart, 38
Domestic Violence
The case involves a domestic violence pattern where the suspect, the victim's boyfriend, had a history of physical abuse. The murder was preceded by escalating violence and culminated in the suspect shooting the victim and attempting to conceal the crime by disposing of the body. The relationship was characterized by control and violence leading to fatal outcomes.
William Glen Blake was identified quickly as the primary suspect due to surveillance footage and witness reports. He pled guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment with parole eligibility after 25 years. The victim's body was identified through fingerprint analysis. The investigation involved cooperation between Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon City Police Department.
No significant confusion reported; suspect admitted to the shooting and disposal of the body.
On August 14, 2025, Blake shot Stuart at his home. He then purchased items to conceal the body and disposed of it in the woods. The body was discovered on September 1, 2025, by hunters. Surveillance footage and forensic evidence linked Blake to the crime. Blake admitted guilt during police interviews and pled guilty in court.
High risk due to history of physical abuse, escalation of violence, and use of firearm resulting in death.
History of domestic violence and escalation patterns are critical early warning signs. Surveillance and forensic evidence were key in linking the suspect to the crime. The case underscores the lethal risk in abusive intimate relationships.
History of physical abuse and neighbor reports of regular assaults were key early signals.
Surveillance footage from Home Depot and near the body discovery site helped connect Blake to the crime.
Fingerprint identification of the body and surveillance videos were the strongest evidence.
A neighbor reported Blake regularly assaulted Stuart. Hunters discovered the body. Elizabeth Stuart provided a victim impact statement.
Follow-up reports confirmed Blake's guilty plea and sentencing; no contradictory information emerged.
No major unresolved issues reported; the case concluded with conviction and sentencing.