Julie C. Jensen (Griffin), 40, died unexpectedly on December 3, 1998 at her home in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, by ethylene glycol poison.
She was survived by her husband of 14 years, Mark D. Jensen, 39; two sons, David, 8, and Douglas, 3; brothers, Larry, Michael, Paul, and Patrick; and other relatives and friends.
Julie worked as a volunteer at Southport Elementary School where David attended third grade. She was friendly to her neighbors in her Carol Beach neighborhood and enjoyed a women's book club with some of them.
Julie Carol Griffin was born February 26, 1958, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the only daughter of the late Raymond Griffin and June (Hackert) Griffin. She was also preceded in death by brother, Richard Griffin. She was the only girl of six siblings. She lived in Kenosha most of her life.
Julie attended Whittier, Lance, and Tremper Schools in Kenosha, graduating high school in 1976. She was an excellent student having maintained straight A's and honor roll throughout middle and high school. She was also involved with music. She played the accordion at an early age, then later sang in choir, and played violin in school orchestras.
Julie had a gentle, carefree, easy-going nature. She was somewhat quiet, although she enjoyed being with people. Her personality was warm, caring and sincere.
Julie was raised with strong Christian morals instilled by her mother and father. She and her brothers grew up regularly attending church services and Sunday school classes and then later confirmation. She valued and respected God, nature, family, and her elders. Julie's faith continued as an adult, with regular church attendance through college and into marriage.
Against Julie's wishes of being buried in a burial plot near family relatives which she discussed with her brother Paul, Mark had her remains cremated. He then made excuses and changed his story several times on placing the ashes and what he did with them. The last thing her family was told is Julie's eldest son sprinkled them into Lake Michigan. Her family's goal is to raise funds for a public bench and garden area to bring Julie honor she deserves.
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Mark Jensen, 47, of Kenosha, was accused of killing Julie Jensen by poisoning her with ethylene glycol, a difficult-to-detect chemical found in anti-freeze. Defense attorneys maintain that Julie, 40, of Pleasant Prairie, killed herself and framed Mark because she learned he was having an affair.
Julie Jensen wrote a letter before her death which said she believed her husband was trying to kill her.
UPDATE: The State of Wisconsin found Mark Jensen GUILTY on February 21, 2008 and he was sentenced to Life in Prison with NO Parole on February 27, 2008.
Mark's conviction was overturned in 2013 and his second trial took place in January of 2023. He was found guilty once again and sentenced to life .
She was survived by her husband of 14 years, Mark D. Jensen, 39; two sons, David, 8, and Douglas, 3; brothers, Larry, Michael, Paul, and Patrick; and other relatives and friends.
Julie worked as a volunteer at Southport Elementary School where David attended third grade. She was friendly to her neighbors in her Carol Beach neighborhood and enjoyed a women's book club with some of them.
Julie Carol Griffin was born February 26, 1958, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the only daughter of the late Raymond Griffin and June (Hackert) Griffin. She was also preceded in death by brother, Richard Griffin. She was the only girl of six siblings. She lived in Kenosha most of her life.
Julie attended Whittier, Lance, and Tremper Schools in Kenosha, graduating high school in 1976. She was an excellent student having maintained straight A's and honor roll throughout middle and high school. She was also involved with music. She played the accordion at an early age, then later sang in choir, and played violin in school orchestras.
Julie had a gentle, carefree, easy-going nature. She was somewhat quiet, although she enjoyed being with people. Her personality was warm, caring and sincere.
Julie was raised with strong Christian morals instilled by her mother and father. She and her brothers grew up regularly attending church services and Sunday school classes and then later confirmation. She valued and respected God, nature, family, and her elders. Julie's faith continued as an adult, with regular church attendance through college and into marriage.
Against Julie's wishes of being buried in a burial plot near family relatives which she discussed with her brother Paul, Mark had her remains cremated. He then made excuses and changed his story several times on placing the ashes and what he did with them. The last thing her family was told is Julie's eldest son sprinkled them into Lake Michigan. Her family's goal is to raise funds for a public bench and garden area to bring Julie honor she deserves.
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Mark Jensen, 47, of Kenosha, was accused of killing Julie Jensen by poisoning her with ethylene glycol, a difficult-to-detect chemical found in anti-freeze. Defense attorneys maintain that Julie, 40, of Pleasant Prairie, killed herself and framed Mark because she learned he was having an affair.
Julie Jensen wrote a letter before her death which said she believed her husband was trying to kill her.
UPDATE: The State of Wisconsin found Mark Jensen GUILTY on February 21, 2008 and he was sentenced to Life in Prison with NO Parole on February 27, 2008.
Mark's conviction was overturned in 2013 and his second trial took place in January of 2023. He was found guilty once again and sentenced to life .
Julie C. Jensen (Griffin), 40, died unexpectedly on December 3, 1998 at her home in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, by ethylene glycol poison.
She was survived by her husband of 14 years, Mark D. Jensen, 39; two sons, David, 8, and Douglas, 3; brothers, Larry, Michael, Paul, and Patrick; and other relatives and friends.
Julie worked as a volunteer at Southport Elementary School where David attended third grade. She was friendly to her neighbors in her Carol Beach neighborhood and enjoyed a women's book club with some of them.
Julie Carol Griffin was born February 26, 1958, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the only daughter of the late Raymond Griffin and June (Hackert) Griffin. She was also preceded in death by brother, Richard Griffin. She was the only girl of six siblings. She lived in Kenosha most of her life.
Julie attended Whittier, Lance, and Tremper Schools in Kenosha, graduating high school in 1976. She was an excellent student having maintained straight A's and honor roll throughout middle and high school. She was also involved with music. She played the accordion at an early age, then later sang in choir, and played violin in school orchestras.
Julie had a gentle, carefree, easy-going nature. She was somewhat quiet, although she enjoyed being with people. Her personality was warm, caring and sincere.
Julie was raised with strong Christian morals instilled by her mother and father. She and her brothers grew up regularly attending church services and Sunday school classes and then later confirmation. She valued and respected God, nature, family, and her elders. Julie's faith continued as an adult, with regular church attendance through college and into marriage.
Against Julie's wishes of being buried in a burial plot near family relatives which she discussed with her brother Paul, Mark had her remains cremated. He then made excuses and changed his story several times on placing the ashes and what he did with them. The last thing her family was told is Julie's eldest son sprinkled them into Lake Michigan. Her family's goal is to raise funds for a public bench and garden area to bring Julie honor she deserves.
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Mark Jensen, 47, of Kenosha, was accused of killing Julie Jensen by poisoning her with ethylene glycol, a difficult-to-detect chemical found in anti-freeze. Defense attorneys maintain that Julie, 40, of Pleasant Prairie, killed herself and framed Mark because she learned he was having an affair.
Julie Jensen wrote a letter before her death which said she believed her husband was trying to kill her.
UPDATE: The State of Wisconsin found Mark Jensen GUILTY on February 21, 2008 and he was sentenced to Life in Prison with NO Parole on February 27, 2008.
Mark's conviction was overturned in 2013 and his second trial took place in January of 2023. He was found guilty once again and sentenced to life .
She was survived by her husband of 14 years, Mark D. Jensen, 39; two sons, David, 8, and Douglas, 3; brothers, Larry, Michael, Paul, and Patrick; and other relatives and friends.
Julie worked as a volunteer at Southport Elementary School where David attended third grade. She was friendly to her neighbors in her Carol Beach neighborhood and enjoyed a women's book club with some of them.
Julie Carol Griffin was born February 26, 1958, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the only daughter of the late Raymond Griffin and June (Hackert) Griffin. She was also preceded in death by brother, Richard Griffin. She was the only girl of six siblings. She lived in Kenosha most of her life.
Julie attended Whittier, Lance, and Tremper Schools in Kenosha, graduating high school in 1976. She was an excellent student having maintained straight A's and honor roll throughout middle and high school. She was also involved with music. She played the accordion at an early age, then later sang in choir, and played violin in school orchestras.
Julie had a gentle, carefree, easy-going nature. She was somewhat quiet, although she enjoyed being with people. Her personality was warm, caring and sincere.
Julie was raised with strong Christian morals instilled by her mother and father. She and her brothers grew up regularly attending church services and Sunday school classes and then later confirmation. She valued and respected God, nature, family, and her elders. Julie's faith continued as an adult, with regular church attendance through college and into marriage.
Against Julie's wishes of being buried in a burial plot near family relatives which she discussed with her brother Paul, Mark had her remains cremated. He then made excuses and changed his story several times on placing the ashes and what he did with them. The last thing her family was told is Julie's eldest son sprinkled them into Lake Michigan. Her family's goal is to raise funds for a public bench and garden area to bring Julie honor she deserves.
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Mark Jensen, 47, of Kenosha, was accused of killing Julie Jensen by poisoning her with ethylene glycol, a difficult-to-detect chemical found in anti-freeze. Defense attorneys maintain that Julie, 40, of Pleasant Prairie, killed herself and framed Mark because she learned he was having an affair.
Julie Jensen wrote a letter before her death which said she believed her husband was trying to kill her.
UPDATE: The State of Wisconsin found Mark Jensen GUILTY on February 21, 2008 and he was sentenced to Life in Prison with NO Parole on February 27, 2008.
Mark's conviction was overturned in 2013 and his second trial took place in January of 2023. He was found guilty once again and sentenced to life .
