Oregon Man Convicted of Murdering Landlord After Trying to Cover His Tracks

Bobby Alsup faces at least 25 years in prison for second-degree murder of Kaley Ann Snow in 2024.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:21am

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A 33-year-old Portland man named Bobby Alsup was found guilty of second-degree murder for the 2024 killing of his 31-year-old landlord, Kaley Ann Snow. Alsup had rented a room from Snow and allegedly murdered her after she became concerned about his behavior. Alsup later tried to cover up the crime by setting the victim's shed on fire and sending text messages from her phone, but investigators were still able to link him to the scene through DNA evidence.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of landlord-tenant disputes and the potential for violence when a tenant has a history of violent behavior. It also demonstrates the challenges law enforcement faces in solving murder cases where the perpetrator attempts to cover their tracks.

The details

According to prosecutors, Alsup had rented a room from Snow several weeks before the murder. In the weeks leading up to her death, Snow reportedly texted a friend saying she thought Alsup "might try to kill" her. On the day of the murder, Alsup struck Snow twice in the head with a hammer, wrapped her body in a blanket, and placed it in a shed on her property. Three days later, Alsup was arrested on unrelated charges of strangling another woman, and police inquired about Snow's whereabouts. After being released, Alsup made a hasty attempt to cover up the murder by setting the shed on fire and sending text messages from Snow's phone to establish an alibi. However, investigators were still able to link Alsup's DNA to the crime scene.

  • On March 17, 2024, Bobby Alsup murdered his landlord, Kaley Ann Snow.
  • Three days after the murder, on March 20, 2024, Alsup was arrested on unrelated charges of strangling another woman.
  • On March 21, 2024, Alsup set the shed on fire in an attempt to cover up the murder.
  • On March 17, 2026, Alsup was convicted of second-degree murder.
  • Alsup's sentencing is scheduled for March 25, 2026.

The players

Bobby Alsup

A 33-year-old Portland man who was found guilty of second-degree murder for the 2024 killing of his landlord, Kaley Ann Snow.

Kaley Ann Snow

A 31-year-old woman who was renting out a room to Alsup and was murdered by him in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“I think this dude staying here might try to kill me. I'm not afraid to die, just afraid of nobody knowing who it was.”

— Kaley Ann Snow

What’s next

Alsup faces a minimum of 25 years in prison before being eligible for parole at his sentencing on March 25, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of addressing landlord-tenant disputes and the potential for violence when a tenant has a history of violent behavior. It also demonstrates the challenges law enforcement faces in solving murder cases where the perpetrator attempts to cover their tracks.