A 33-year-old Oregon man has been convicted of second-degree murder, arson, theft, abuse of a corpse, and unlawful use of a weapon for the brutal killing of 31-year-old Kaley Snow in 2024. The victim’s body was discovered weeks later in a shed on their shared property, wrapped in a blanket and burned in an attempt to cover up the crime.
Bobby Alsup Found Guilty of Murder and Cover-Up
Bobby Alsup, 33, was found guilty on Tuesday after a lengthy trial for the killing of Kaley Snow. Prosecutors revealed that Alsup bludgeoned Snow’s head with a hammer, wrapped her body in a blanket, and then set a shed on fire to destroy the evidence. The crime took place on the property they shared in Flavel, Oregon.
Snow’s Final Texts Raise Alarm
Before her death, Snow had sent chilling text messages to a friend expressing concern over Alsup’s behavior. In one message, she said, “I think this dude staying here might try to kill me,” referring to Alsup, who had moved in with her. The two had secretly started a romantic relationship while Alsup was still involved with his girlfriend, Snow’s friend.
Prosecutors presented these texts during the trial, showing that Snow was growing increasingly fearful of Alsup’s actions. She described him as “acting sketchy” and behind on rent, while also hiding their relationship from his girlfriend.
The Murder and the Aftermath
On March 17, 2024, Alsup spent approximately four hours at the shared property, during which prosecutors say he killed Snow. Cellphone data showed Alsup’s location at the time of her death. According to the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, Alsup struck Snow twice with a hammer—once on each side of her head.
After the murder, Alsup texted Snow to create an alibi and doused the hammer with cleaning fluid in an effort to destroy evidence. He also continued selling Snow’s belongings online, a disturbing pattern that began before the murder and continued after.
Cover-Up and the Discovery of Snow’s Body
Alsup attempted to cover up the murder further by setting a shed on fire using gasoline in the early hours of March 21, 2024. Firefighters discovered Snow’s remains after responding to the blaze. Investigators later linked Alsup to the crime scene through cellphone tracking data and DNA evidence found on his clothing.
Additionally, Alsup was found to have conducted multiple online searches to determine whether police were investigating Snow’s disappearance, further suggesting his involvement in the crime.
Defense Claims and Prosecutors’ Argument
Alsup’s defense team argued that he returned to the house after the murder and found Snow’s body, fearing he might be blamed for the crime. They claimed that he hid the body out of fear. However, prosecutors dismissed this argument, pointing to the overwhelming evidence that Alsup was responsible for the murder.
“It is implausible that Alsup thought he would get in trouble, so he cleaned up someone else’s mess,” said Senior Deputy District Attorney Stacey Borgman.
Sentencing and Consequences
Alsup faces a minimum sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years. He is scheduled to be sentenced on March 25, 2024.
