Dallen Bounds
South Carolina Serial Killer
CLASSIFICATION: Serial Homicide
LOCATION
Greenville, South Carolina
TIME PERIOD
June 26 – December 23, 1999
VICTIMS
4 confirmed
Dallen Forrest Bounds, an American serial killer, committed four murders in Greenville and Easley, South Carolina, between June 26 and December 23, 1999. The victims included two individuals killed during robberies and two others due to personal animosity. Following a manhunt, Bounds took two women hostage but ultimately died by suicide on December 23, 1999, to evade arrest. Despite extensive investigations, a definitive motive for his crimes was never established, and the case remains unresolved in terms of understanding the underlying factors that led to his violent behavior. Significant evidence includes the crime scenes linked to the robberies and personal attacks, but no further suspects were identified as Bounds acted alone.
Dallen Bounds is theorized to have been influenced by his early criminal behavior and associations with white supremacist groups, which may have contributed to his violent tendencies. Some speculate that his motivations for the murders could stem from a combination of personal animosity towards certain individuals and a desire for financial gain through robbery. Additionally, the lack of a definitive motive has led to various interpretations about his psychological state and underlying issues that may have driven him to commit these crimes.
The Violent Spiral of Dallen Bounds
In the quiet towns of Greenville and Easley, South Carolina, a shadow loomed large in 1999, leaving a trail of blood and fear. This chilling tale revolves around Dallen Forrest Bounds, an American serial killer whose reign of terror spanned less than six months but claimed four lives. Born on August 9, 1971, in Ashland, Oregon, Bounds' life was a series of troubled steps leading to his final, violent acts.
Early Life and Criminal Beginnings
Dallen Bounds' early years hinted at the turbulence to come. Raised in Lacey, Washington, he attended Timberline High School and was described as an average student. During his youth, Bounds found himself on the wrong side of the law; he was imprisoned for unspecified juvenile crimes, though the details remain sealed. His first known brush with the law as an adult came in April 1990, when he and an accomplice, Son Minh Hoang Underwood, burglarized Gitcho's Discount Sales in Lacey, stealing firearms. This crime resulted in charges of first-degree burglary and possession of stolen property, with Bounds’ bail set at $15,000. Eventually, he was convicted of second-degree burglary and served nine months in prison.
Bounds' criminal activities continued, with arrests for thefts in Olympia and Sedro-Woolley. During his prison stints, he allegedly formed ties with white supremacist groups like the Ku Klux Klan and the Aryan Nations. By 1994, Bounds had married and fathered a child. However, his marriage was tumultuous; in 1997, after attempting to choke his wife during a dispute, he was charged with domestic battery. Though the charges were dropped, the marriage ended, and his wife left with their daughter to Idaho.
A New Life in South Carolina
Following a brief stay in Tucson, Arizona, where he faced but was not prosecuted for disorderly conduct, Bounds relocated to Greenville, South Carolina, in early 1998. He found work at Michael's Arts & Crafts and was well-regarded by his colleagues. Despite a friendly demeanor, Bounds' darker side was evident through the disturbing artifacts in his apartment, such as a framed picture of a lynching and a Ku Klux Klan Bible.
In the summer of 1999, Bounds became infatuated with Sandra "Sandi" Roberts Ott, a 33-year-old health nurse he met at a karaoke bar. Though he pursued her, scattering rose petals on her driveway, Ott rejected his advances. This rejection seemed to push Bounds further into despair, as he began documenting suicidal thoughts in a diary.
The Murders
The violence began on June 26, 1999, when Jonathan Lemuel Lara, a Radio Shack employee in Greenville, was found dead. Tied to a chair and stabbed in the neck with a screwdriver, Lara's murder was brutal and left the local community in shock. The cash register was emptied, and witnesses last saw Lara with an unidentified man and woman.
Six months later, on December 22, Bounds struck again. In a Greenville flower shop, he murdered 30-year-old Karen Moore Hayden, a clerk, by slitting her throat. Her body, discovered by a delivery man, lay in a pool of blood in the store's back room.
The following day, December 23, Bounds' violence escalated. In Easley, he broke into the home of his former girlfriend, Sandi Ott, and shot her in the head. He then pursued and killed her ex-husband, Timothy Ott, as he attempted to seek refuge at a neighbor's house.
The Manhunt and Suicide
The double murder in Easley triggered an intense manhunt. Bounds roamed the area, entering homes through unlocked doors. At one house, he asked an elderly woman for the bathroom and left without incident. In another, he watched TV with Edna Adkins, who mistook him for a neighbor's grandson. Finally, Bounds took refuge in Martha Browning's home, holding her and her granddaughter, Deanna "Dee" Tinsley, hostage. He confessed to his crimes, expressing remorse while watching television.
The ordeal ended when a neighbor alerted police, leading to a standoff. As officers surrounded the house, Bounds panicked. He fatally shot himself before the police could apprehend him, ending his violent spree.
Aftermath and Legal Proceedings
In the wake of his death, police connected Bounds to the murders of Lara and Hayden through evidence found in his apartment. Two individuals, Casandra Cae Laster and Noah Benjamin Nedrow, were charged as accessories in Lara's murder. Laster was convicted and sentenced to 15 years for aiding a fugitive, although she claimed fear of Bounds during her trial. Her appeal was denied.
Dallen Bounds' story is a grim reminder of how a seemingly ordinary life can unravel into chaos and violence, leaving an indelible mark on those left behind.
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First Murder Committed
Dallen Bounds murders Jonathan Lara at a Radio Shack in Greenville.
Second Murder Committed
Bounds kills Karen Moore Hayden in a flower shop in Greenville.
Double Homicide
Bounds murders Sandra Roberts Ott and Timothy Ott in Easley.
Manhunt Begins
Police launch a manhunt for Dallen Bounds after the double homicide.
Hostage Situation
Bounds takes two women hostage in a home while evading police.
Bounds Commits Suicide
Dallen Bounds shoots himself as police close in on his location.
Investigation Links Murders
Police link Bounds to the murders of Lara and Hayden through evidence.
Accessory Sentenced
Casandra Laster is sentenced to 15 years for aiding Bounds.
Dallen Forrest Bounds, an American serial killer, committed four murders in Greenville and Easley, South Carolina, between June 26 and December 23, 1999. The victims included two individuals killed during robberies and two others due to personal animosity. Following a manhunt, Bounds took two women hostage but ultimately died by suicide on December 23, 1999, to evade arrest. Despite extensive investigations, a definitive motive for his crimes was never established, and the case remains unresolved in terms of understanding the underlying factors that led to his violent behavior. Significant evidence includes the crime scenes linked to the robberies and personal attacks, but no further suspects were identified as Bounds acted alone.
Dallen Bounds is theorized to have been influenced by his early criminal behavior and associations with white supremacist groups, which may have contributed to his violent tendencies. Some speculate that his motivations for the murders could stem from a combination of personal animosity towards certain individuals and a desire for financial gain through robbery. Additionally, the lack of a definitive motive has led to various interpretations about his psychological state and underlying issues that may have driven him to commit these crimes.
The Violent Spiral of Dallen Bounds
In the quiet towns of Greenville and Easley, South Carolina, a shadow loomed large in 1999, leaving a trail of blood and fear. This chilling tale revolves around Dallen Forrest Bounds, an American serial killer whose reign of terror spanned less than six months but claimed four lives. Born on August 9, 1971, in Ashland, Oregon, Bounds' life was a series of troubled steps leading to his final, violent acts.
Early Life and Criminal Beginnings
Dallen Bounds' early years hinted at the turbulence to come. Raised in Lacey, Washington, he attended Timberline High School and was described as an average student. During his youth, Bounds found himself on the wrong side of the law; he was imprisoned for unspecified juvenile crimes, though the details remain sealed. His first known brush with the law as an adult came in April 1990, when he and an accomplice, Son Minh Hoang Underwood, burglarized Gitcho's Discount Sales in Lacey, stealing firearms. This crime resulted in charges of first-degree burglary and possession of stolen property, with Bounds’ bail set at $15,000. Eventually, he was convicted of second-degree burglary and served nine months in prison.
Bounds' criminal activities continued, with arrests for thefts in Olympia and Sedro-Woolley. During his prison stints, he allegedly formed ties with white supremacist groups like the Ku Klux Klan and the Aryan Nations. By 1994, Bounds had married and fathered a child. However, his marriage was tumultuous; in 1997, after attempting to choke his wife during a dispute, he was charged with domestic battery. Though the charges were dropped, the marriage ended, and his wife left with their daughter to Idaho.
A New Life in South Carolina
Following a brief stay in Tucson, Arizona, where he faced but was not prosecuted for disorderly conduct, Bounds relocated to Greenville, South Carolina, in early 1998. He found work at Michael's Arts & Crafts and was well-regarded by his colleagues. Despite a friendly demeanor, Bounds' darker side was evident through the disturbing artifacts in his apartment, such as a framed picture of a lynching and a Ku Klux Klan Bible.
In the summer of 1999, Bounds became infatuated with Sandra "Sandi" Roberts Ott, a 33-year-old health nurse he met at a karaoke bar. Though he pursued her, scattering rose petals on her driveway, Ott rejected his advances. This rejection seemed to push Bounds further into despair, as he began documenting suicidal thoughts in a diary.
The Murders
The violence began on June 26, 1999, when Jonathan Lemuel Lara, a Radio Shack employee in Greenville, was found dead. Tied to a chair and stabbed in the neck with a screwdriver, Lara's murder was brutal and left the local community in shock. The cash register was emptied, and witnesses last saw Lara with an unidentified man and woman.
Six months later, on December 22, Bounds struck again. In a Greenville flower shop, he murdered 30-year-old Karen Moore Hayden, a clerk, by slitting her throat. Her body, discovered by a delivery man, lay in a pool of blood in the store's back room.
The following day, December 23, Bounds' violence escalated. In Easley, he broke into the home of his former girlfriend, Sandi Ott, and shot her in the head. He then pursued and killed her ex-husband, Timothy Ott, as he attempted to seek refuge at a neighbor's house.
The Manhunt and Suicide
The double murder in Easley triggered an intense manhunt. Bounds roamed the area, entering homes through unlocked doors. At one house, he asked an elderly woman for the bathroom and left without incident. In another, he watched TV with Edna Adkins, who mistook him for a neighbor's grandson. Finally, Bounds took refuge in Martha Browning's home, holding her and her granddaughter, Deanna "Dee" Tinsley, hostage. He confessed to his crimes, expressing remorse while watching television.
The ordeal ended when a neighbor alerted police, leading to a standoff. As officers surrounded the house, Bounds panicked. He fatally shot himself before the police could apprehend him, ending his violent spree.
Aftermath and Legal Proceedings
In the wake of his death, police connected Bounds to the murders of Lara and Hayden through evidence found in his apartment. Two individuals, Casandra Cae Laster and Noah Benjamin Nedrow, were charged as accessories in Lara's murder. Laster was convicted and sentenced to 15 years for aiding a fugitive, although she claimed fear of Bounds during her trial. Her appeal was denied.
Dallen Bounds' story is a grim reminder of how a seemingly ordinary life can unravel into chaos and violence, leaving an indelible mark on those left behind.
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First Murder Committed
Dallen Bounds murders Jonathan Lara at a Radio Shack in Greenville.
Second Murder Committed
Bounds kills Karen Moore Hayden in a flower shop in Greenville.
Double Homicide
Bounds murders Sandra Roberts Ott and Timothy Ott in Easley.
Manhunt Begins
Police launch a manhunt for Dallen Bounds after the double homicide.
Hostage Situation
Bounds takes two women hostage in a home while evading police.
Bounds Commits Suicide
Dallen Bounds shoots himself as police close in on his location.
Investigation Links Murders
Police link Bounds to the murders of Lara and Hayden through evidence.
Accessory Sentenced
Casandra Laster is sentenced to 15 years for aiding Bounds.