Oregon City Man Arrested In Girlfriend’s Murder; Teen Son Also Charged, Second Son Sought – KXL

OREGON CITY, Ore. — Detectives from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon City Police Department have arrested an Oregon City man accused of killing his girlfriend earlier this year and disposing of her body in the Mount Hood National Forest.

William Glen Blake, 56, was taken into custody Thursday, Oct. 23, on charges of second-degree murder, abuse of a corpse, unlawful use of a weapon, and tampering with evidence, according to a joint statement from the two agencies.

Investigators believe Blake killed his girlfriend, Jennifer Ruth Stuart, on Aug. 15, 2025, during an argument at the couple’s home in the 600 block of Hilltop Lane in Oregon City. Stuart’s body was found more than two weeks later, on Sept. 1, in a remote area of the Mount Hood National Forest off Forest Service Road 45 near South Hillockburn Road in unincorporated Clackamas County.

Two Sons Implicated

Detectives also arrested Blake’s 15-year-old son, accusing him of helping to move Stuart’s remains after her death. The teen was taken to the Clackamas County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center, where he faces charges of second-degree abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence.

Authorities are still searching for Blake’s 17-year-old son, Austin Michael Blake, who they believe may be connected to the case. Investigators are also looking for a 2002 red and gray Chevy Avalanche pickup truck with Texas license plates TFN3197.

Public Asked to Help Locate Teen, Vehicle

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Austin Blake or the Chevy Avalanche is urged to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 503-723-4949. Tips can also be submitted online via the “Submit A Tip” form on the sheriff’s office website or through the ClackCo Sheriff mobile app.
Please reference case number CCSO 25-018448.