John Charles Bolsinger

Serial Killer

John Charles Bolsinger: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Early Life and First Known Murder

Born on September 17, 1957, in Springfield, Oregon, John Charles Bolsinger's criminal activities began in Utah. On March 29, 1980, while residing in Magna, Utah, he encountered 33-year-old Kaysie Sorensen at a bar. Later that evening, Bolsinger visited Sorensen's apartment at 8044 W. 3500 South. During their interaction, an altercation ensued, leading Bolsinger to strangle Sorensen with a clock radio cord. After the murder, he stole a stereo from her residence. Sorensen's body was discovered the following day by the apartment manager. Bolsinger was arrested shortly thereafter, charged with second-degree murder, and sentenced to a 5-year-to-life term. He served his sentence at the Utah State Prison until his parole on March 7, 1986.

Subsequent Murders in Oregon

Upon his release, Bolsinger returned to his hometown of Springfield, Oregon. Within months, a series of brutal murders occurred in the nearby city of Eugene:

• June 5, 1986: Gladys Mae Hensley, 62, was found deceased in her apartment at a senior citizens' complex on High Street. The discovery was made by an apartment employee after Hensley had not been seen for several days. Evidence indicated she was murdered in the early hours of June 4.
• June 19, 1986: Janice Marie Dickinson, 33, was discovered behind a car dealership on Coburg Road, near the Ferry Street Bridge. Her body was found beneath a tree by a mechanic. She was partially clothed, and evidence suggested sexual assault.
• February 28, 1988: Geraldine Spencer Toohey, 73, was found murdered in her home on Franklin Boulevard. The previous evening, while on the phone with her sister, the line abruptly disconnected. Concerned, her sister visited the next day and discovered Toohey's body. She had been sexually assaulted, stabbed, and strangled.

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Confirmed Victims: (4)

Kaysie Sorensen Age: (33), Date of Death: 1980-03-29

John Charles Bolsinger - Wikipedia