In a haunting warning sent just weeks before her death, a woman in Portland told a friend she feared her roommate might kill her. A month later, she was dead — and now, a jury has convicted the man she warned about.
A jury in Clackamas County found 33-year-old Bobby Lee Grady Alsup III guilty of second-degree murder in the killing of 31-year-old Kaley Ann Snow. He was also convicted of abusing a corpse and arson after attempting to destroy evidence.
Victim’s Warning Foreshadowed Tragedy
On Feb. 19, 2024, Snow texted a friend expressing fear about her roommate, calling him “sketchy” and warning:
“I think this dude staying here might try to kill me.”
She disappeared less than a month later, on March 17.
Prosecutors: Digital Evidence Exposed the Killer
According to prosecutors, Alsup killed Snow by striking her twice in the head with a hammer inside her Southeast Portland home. He then hid her body in an outbuilding and attempted to cover up the crime by setting it on fire days later.
Investigators said his cellphone played a crucial role in solving the case, tracking his movements and contradicting his claims.
“His cellphone ultimately unraveled everything,” prosecutors told the court.
Attempted Cover-Up and Arrest
After the killing, Alsup allegedly:
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Tried to create a false alibi through text messages
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Sold some of Snow’s belongings online
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Returned to the property and set a fire to conceal the body
Snow’s remains were discovered after firefighters responded to the blaze.
Defense Argument Rejected
Alsup’s defense claimed he found Snow already dead and panicked, but the jury rejected that version after reviewing forensic evidence, including DNA linking him to the crime.
Sentencing Ahead
Alsup now faces life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years. His sentencing is scheduled for March 25.
A Life Remembered
Family members described Snow as bright, adventurous, and full of life, with plans to pursue a career in the medical field before personal struggles derailed her path.
Her mother, devastated by the loss, said identifying her daughter’s remains was something no parent should ever endure.
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