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Max David Jensen

Case from Orem, UT dated Jul 19, 1976

Victim Details

Max David Jensen

Male

White / Caucasian

Orem

UT

1976-07-19

24

Max

David Jensen

07/01/2026

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On the evening of July 19, 1976, a young Caucasian man named Max David Jensen was working his shift as a gas station attendant in Orem, Utah. The 24-year-old was a student at Brigham Young University, balancing his studies with work to support his wife and their young daughter. His life was tragically cut short when a man named Gary Gilmore entered the Sinclair service station with the intent to rob it. Despite Jensen complying with his demands, Gilmore forced him to lie down before fatally shoo ...
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  • 2 Murder Victims Had Much in Common (Published 1977)
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    It's been over four decades since Max Jensen lost his life in such a tragic way, and it still feels ... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
    Has anyone else been absolutely struck by the bravery of Max Jensen during his last moments? I mean,... ...Read More
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