{"id":93,"date":"2026-04-24T08:23:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mackenzieshirilla.com\/blog\/?p=93"},"modified":"2026-04-24T08:23:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:23:11","slug":"timothy-boham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mackenzieshirilla.com\/blog\/timothy-boham\/","title":{"rendered":"Timothy Boham: From Adult Film Star to Convicted Murderer \u2013 Life, Crime, and Current Status"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Timothy Boham is one of the most talked\u2011about figures at the intersection of adult entertainment, gender identity, and true crime. Once a rising gay\u2011porn star known as\u00a0Marcus Allen<\/strong>, Boham later became infamous for the 2006 murder of wealthy Denver businessman\u00a0John Paul \u201cJ.P.\u201d Kelso<\/strong>. From magazine covers and gay\u2011film roles to a life sentence in prison, Boham\u2019s story reflects a dramatic journey of ambition, secrets, and violence that continues to fascinate audiences in documentaries and online coverage.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Is Timothy Boham?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Timothy John Boham (born May 27, 1981) is an American former gay adult film actor who later became widely known not for his work in the porn industry but for his conviction in a high\u2011profile murder case in Denver, Colorado. Boham also gained public attention for later transitioning and identifying as a woman, a fact reflected in current corrections\u2011related records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timothy Boham \u2013 Full Biography at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Field<\/th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Name<\/strong><\/td>Timothy John Boham <\/td><\/tr>
Other Name \/ Alias<\/strong><\/td>Marcus Allen (gay\u2011porn stage name) <\/td><\/tr>
Age (as of 2026)<\/strong><\/td>44 years old (born May 27, 1981) <\/td><\/tr>
Date of Birth (DOB)<\/strong><\/td>May 27, 1981 <\/td><\/tr>
Birth Place<\/strong><\/td>United States (Midwest \/ Nebraska\u2013area background; precise city not widely publicized) <\/td><\/tr>
Birth Sign<\/strong><\/td>Gemini (born May 27)<\/td><\/tr>
Hometown<\/strong><\/td>Grew up in the U.S. Midwest; later associated with Denver, Colorado <\/td><\/tr>
Residence (now)<\/strong><\/td>Incarcerated in Colorado; listed as housed at Denver Women\u2019s Correctional Facility<\/strong> under a life\u2011without\u2011parole sentence <\/td><\/tr>
Nationality<\/strong><\/td>American <\/td><\/tr>
Profession<\/strong><\/td>Former gay adult\u2011film actor (Marcus Allen), male escort, and briefly worked in a debt\u2011recovery firm before being convicted of murder <\/td><\/tr>
Cast \/ Ethnicity<\/strong><\/td>White\/Caucasian (reported in case media and background coverage) <\/td><\/tr>
Religion<\/strong><\/td>Not publicly documented; no reliable source clearly states Timothy Boham\u2019s religious belief <\/td><\/tr>
Case<\/strong><\/td>Convicted of first\u2011degree murder after deliberation<\/strong>, aggravated assault<\/strong>, and felony murder<\/strong> in the 2006 killing of Denver businessman John Paul \u201cJ.P.\u201d Kelso<\/strong>; later sentenced to life in prison without parole<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Region \/ State<\/strong><\/td>Case and trial centered in Denver, Colorado<\/strong>, United States <\/td><\/tr>
Now Fame \/ Why Famous<\/strong><\/td>Famous as a former gay\u2011porn star turned convicted murderer<\/strong>, with additional media attention due to her transgender identity<\/strong> and true\u2011crime coverage on ID, YouTube, and articles <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Gender Identity Now<\/strong><\/td>Timothy Boham is now recognized as a trans woman<\/strong> in media and corrections records and is incarcerated in a women\u2019s facility <\/td><\/tr>
Current Status (2026)<\/strong><\/td>Incarcerated in Colorado under a life sentence without parole<\/strong>; previously attempted to flee toward the U.S.\u2013Mexico border in 2016 but was intercepted and returned to custody <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Early Life and Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Timothy Boham was born and raised in the United States, growing up in a relatively ordinary Midwestern environment before moving into the adult entertainment scene. Like many in the industry, he began modeling and performing in gay\u2011oriented publications and films, using stage names such as Marcus Allen<\/strong> that helped build his public persona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career in Adult Entertainment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Boham quickly rose through the ranks of gay adult entertainment, appearing in multiple pornographic films and magazines. In November 2002<\/strong>, he appeared on the cover of Freshmen<\/em> magazine, a publication focused on 18\u201325\u2011year\u2011old gay men, which significantly boosted his visibility. The following year, he was voted \u201cFreshman of the Year\u201d<\/strong> in the magazine\u2019s annual survey and graced the cover again in June 2003. This recognition helped him land roles with major studios such as Falcon Entertainment<\/strong>, a well\u2011known name in gay\u2011oriented adult content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transition Away from Porn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reports indicate that Boham stepped away from the adult\u2011film world roughly a year before the crime that would define much of his public narrative. He relocated to Denver, Colorado, where he tried to rebuild his life outside the industry. During this period, he briefly worked for businessman John Paul \u201cJ.P.\u201d Kelso<\/strong>, co\u2011owner of a Denver debt\u2011recovery firm called Professional Recovery Systems<\/strong>, though his employment lasted only about ten days before he stopped showing up for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Murder of John Paul \u201cJ.P.\u201d Kelso<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On November 13, 2006<\/strong>, Kelso, aged 43, was found shot to death in the bathtub of his upscale home in the Congress Park area of Denver. The businessman was well known in the local community as a philanthropist who had donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to charities worldwide and was openly gay. A housekeeper discovered Kelso\u2019s body, prompting a police investigation that quickly focused on Boham. Authorities named him a suspect in the slaying, and a murder warrant was issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n