Retired Seventh-day Adventist pastor, John Bridges, aged 86, is under scrutiny by Oregon authorities. Although not formally charged, an Oregon detective indicated, “the evidence right now points heavily” to him concerning a specific case.
Notably, Bridges has outlived four wives since 1972, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The Gresham Police Department is actively involved in the investigation to determine if there is any foul play involved in these cases. The names of the late spouses include Joyce Bridges and Astrid Bridges, among others.
Details of the ongoing investigation were shared publicly on August 5, 2026, at 7:57 PM EDT.