Who is John Bridges? Police Investigate Historic Deaths of Pastor’s Wives
Summary
Police in Kentucky and Oregon are investigating the deaths of two women who were married to John Bridges, a retired Seventh-Day Adventist pastor. The deaths, which happened decades ago and were initially seen as accidental, are now being treated as homicides.Key Facts
- John Bridges, 86, is a retired Seventh-Day Adventist pastor living in Missouri.
- Four of Bridges’ wives have died since 1972.
- Investigations focus on the deaths of his first wife, Joyce "Mable" Bridges, in Kentucky (1972), and second wife, Astrid Bridges, in Oregon (1993).
- Both deaths were initially ruled accidental but later classified as homicides after new evidence and further examination.
- Joyce Bridges died after being found unresponsive at home; no immediate police or emergency medical services responded then.
- Her body was exhumed in 2015 for an autopsy, which confirmed homicide.
- Authorities in Oregon and Kentucky are cooperating and continuing active investigations.
- John Bridges has not been arrested or charged in relation to these deaths.
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