'He Might Try to Kill Me': Oregon Landlord's Chilling Warning Comes True as Tenant Is Convicted

A chilling prediction made by an Oregon landlord weeks before her death has taken on grim significance after a jury found her tenant guilty of murder.

The case, which has drawn widespread attention, centres on the killing of Kaley Ann Snow and the conviction of 33-year-old Bobby Alsup, who now faces a potential life sentence.

A Warning That Went Unheeded

In the weeks leading up to her death, Snow expressed growing concern about the man she had allowed to stay in her home. In a text message to a friend dated 19 February 2024, she wrote: 'I think this dude staying here might try to kill me.'

She added that she was 'not afraid to die, just afraid of nobody knowing who it was,' a statement that prosecutors later described as a haunting premonition.

Snow had rented a room in her home in Clackamas County, Oregon, to Alsup just weeks before the incident. According to investigators, he had already fallen behind on rent and was rarely present at the property, raising tensions between the two.

The Fatal Attack

Prosecutors told the court that Snow was killed on 17 March 2024 after being struck twice in the head with a hammer. The attack proved fatal, and Alsup was subsequently charged with multiple offences, including second-degree murder, arson, theft, abuse of a corpse and unlawful use of a weapon.

Authorities allege that after the killing, Alsup attempted to conceal the crime by moving Snow's body to a shed on the property. There, he reportedly left her remains hidden before returning days later to set the structure on fire in an attempt to destroy evidence.

Firefighters responding to the blaze discovered the body, leading to a homicide investigation that would ultimately expose what prosecutors described as a deliberate effort to cover up the killing.

Digital Trail and Evidence

Despite the alleged attempts to conceal the crime, investigators said Alsup left behind a significant amount of evidence. This included phone location data, text messages and forensic traces, all of which placed him at the scene.

Prosecutors also pointed to physical evidence, including traces of Snow's blood found on clothing linked to Alsup. In court, officials argued that both physical and digital evidence tied him directly to the crime scene.

The case was further strengthened by testimony suggesting a complicated personal relationship between the two, including reports of a prior romantic involvement.

Defence Argument Rejected

Alsup's defence team argued that he did not commit the murder. Instead, they claimed he had discovered Snow's body and panicked, fearing he would be blamed. According to this account, his subsequent actions were driven by fear rather than guilt.

However, prosecutors dismissed this version of events, arguing that it was implausible that someone would go to such lengths, including moving a body and setting a fire, if they were not responsible for the crime.

The jury ultimately sided with the prosecution, returning a guilty verdict on all major counts.

A Pattern of Violence

Court records revealed that Alsup had a prior criminal history, including convictions for assault and arson. Prosecutors used this background to argue that the killing was part of a broader pattern of violent behaviour.

In the days surrounding Snow's disappearance, Alsup was also accused of assaulting his then-partner, an incident that led to his arrest and further scrutiny from authorities.

Family Grief and Community Shock

Outside the courtroom, Snow's mum, Tracey Snow, described her as 'beautiful. Smart. Funny. Very outgoing,' highlighting the profound loss felt by those who knew her.

The case has sparked wider discussion about safety when renting rooms to tenants, particularly in situations where landlords may feel uneasy but lack immediate support or recourse.

Sentencing and What Comes Next

Alsup is scheduled to be sentenced on 25 March 2026. Under Oregon law, he faces a minimum sentence of life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 25 years.

The conviction brings a measure of closure to a case marked by its disturbing details, not least the victim's own warning of what might happen. Her words, once a private expression of fear, have now become a stark reminder of the tragedy that followed.