‘Rabid, savage beast’: Oregon City man admits to killing girlfriend, dumping her body in the woods

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An Oregon City man will spend life in prison after he pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend and dumping her body in the woods, the Clackamas County DA’s office announced Thursday.

William Glen Blake, 56, was convicted of second-degree murder Wednesday following the incident that took place on Aug. 14, 2025.

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Authorities said Blake shot 38-year-old Jennifer Ruth Stuart in his home and then drove to a Home Depot to purchase a large tote, garbage bags, and gloves…

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