Timothy "John" Boham
DENVER -
A Denver jury has found a former gay porn actor guilty of murdering a local businessman.
Timothy John Boham, 26, was found guilty of first-degree murder after deliberation in the death of John Paul Kelso. The jury also found Boham guilt of first-degree felony murder and aggravated robbery.
Boham is accused of shooting Kelso in his home during a botched robbery attempt.
Prosecutors said Boham had worked for Kelso in the past. Boham is believed to have been under the impression that Kelso kept large amounts of cash in his home. Boham told police that he needed money to support his pregnant girlfriend. Boham also contends Kelso shot himself because he was depressed over failed relationships.
After the murder Boham fled to Mexico but turned himself in to police in Arizona after confessing to the crime to his mother by phone.
Using the stage name "Marcus Allen", Boham starred in a series of gay porn movies from 2004-2005. He also appeared on the cover of the gay soft-porn magazine Freshmen.
The jury was handed the case late last Friday and deliberated most of Monday. They returned the verdict after 3 p.m.
Boham faces life in prison without parole when he appears for sentencing Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Timothy John Boham, 26, was found guilty of first-degree murder after deliberation in the death of John Paul Kelso. The jury also found Boham guilt of first-degree felony murder and aggravated robbery.
Boham is accused of shooting Kelso in his home during a botched robbery attempt.
Prosecutors said Boham had worked for Kelso in the past. Boham is believed to have been under the impression that Kelso kept large amounts of cash in his home. Boham told police that he needed money to support his pregnant girlfriend. Boham also contends Kelso shot himself because he was depressed over failed relationships.
After the murder Boham fled to Mexico but turned himself in to police in Arizona after confessing to the crime to his mother by phone.
Using the stage name "Marcus Allen", Boham starred in a series of gay porn movies from 2004-2005. He also appeared on the cover of the gay soft-porn magazine Freshmen.
The jury was handed the case late last Friday and deliberated most of Monday. They returned the verdict after 3 p.m.
Boham faces life in prison without parole when he appears for sentencing Tuesday at 2 p.m.
