A haunting murder case out of Oregon has gripped public attention—not only for the brutal details of the crime, but for the chilling warning the victim shared weeks before her death, a message that now reads like a tragic premonition.
Kaley Ann Snow, a 31-year-old woman described by loved ones as vibrant and outgoing, was found murdered in March 2024. Nearly two years later, a jury has convicted 33-year-old Bobby Alsup on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, arson, abuse of a corpse, theft, and unlawful use of a weapon.
But what has made this case especially unsettling is what Snow said before she died.
As highlighted in reporting from Law&Crime and local outlets, Snow had confided in a friend that she feared for her life. In a text message sent weeks before the killing, she wrote that the man staying in her home “might try to kill” her. She added that she wasn’t afraid of dying—but feared no one would know who was responsible.
That man was Bobby Alsup, a tenant who had been renting a room in her home for only a short time.
According to prosecutors, Alsup and Snow had met through his girlfriend, who was friends with Snow. At some point, the two began a secret relationship—something that added tension to an already strained living arrangement. Court records indicate Alsup had fallen behind on rent and was rarely present at the home, while also allegedly taking and selling items belonging to Snow.
In the days leading up to her death, Snow reportedly confronted Alsup about his absence and whether he intended to continue renting the room. Just five days later, prosecutors say, she was dead.
Cellphone data placed Alsup at the home for several hours on March 17, 2024—the day investigators believe the killing occurred. Despite earlier messages suggesting he wouldn’t be there, evidence showed otherwise.
Authorities say Snow was killed after being struck twice in the head with a hammer. Prosecutors allege that Alsup then wrapped her body in a blanket and moved it to a shed on the property, where it remained for days.
But the attempt to conceal the crime didn’t stop there.
According to investigators, Alsup later returned to the property and set the shed on fire using gasoline, hoping to destroy evidence. Firefighters responding to the blaze discovered Snow’s remains, launching a homicide investigation.
Prosecutors also revealed that Alsup allegedly tried to cover his tracks by texting Snow after her death to create the impression she was still alive. They say he also used cleaning products on the weapon and searched online to see whether authorities had discovered her body or opened a missing persons case.
Despite these efforts, investigators say both physical and digital evidence tied him directly to the crime. Blood believed to belong to Snow was found on clothing linked to Alsup, and phone records tracked his movements before and after the killing.
During the trial, Alsup’s defense team argued that he had discovered Snow already dead and panicked, hiding her body out of fear he would be blamed. Prosecutors dismissed that claim as implausible, pointing to the overwhelming evidence presented in court.
In the end, the jury agreed.
Snow’s family, still grappling with the loss, remembered her as someone full of life and potential. Her mother described her as smart, funny, and deeply loved by those around her.
Now, as Alsup awaits sentencing, he faces the possibility of life in prison, with a minimum of 25 years before any chance of parole.
For many, the most haunting element of the case remains Snow’s message—the warning she shared before her death. It’s a stark reminder of how fear, even when voiced, doesn’t always prevent tragedy—and how some warning signs, in hindsight, feel impossible to ignore.
