More details released after man charged with killing 2 people
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - UPDATE 10/19/21: Bannock County is releasing more information into the moments after Jesse Leigh is believed to have shot two people.
The probable cause affidavit released Tuesday afternoon says a neighbor was the first to respond.
That neighbor told dispatch he heard six shots and saw Leigh run down Phoenix Drive in Pocatello.
He then found 41-year-old Jennifer Leigh dead inside the trailer.
Shortly after, police also found the body of 21-year-old Timothy Hunt.
Leigh was later arrested at his mom's house in Chubbuck.
He had blood on his right jacket sleeve.
Officers took a 9 millimeter handgun from him.
It was cocked with a round in the chamber and the safety was off.
They also noted there were only seven rounds in an 18 round magazine.
At one point a detective said Leigh asked, "Are they dead?" and went on to say that he made a mistake.
He was booked into the Bannock County Jail.
He is now charged with two counts of manslaughter and the use of a deadly weapon.
His bond is set at $1 million.
Leigh's mom told detectives he and Jennifer were recently estranged.
At the time of their deaths, Jennifer had been living with Hunt.
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UPDATE 10/18/21: We have an update to the killings of two people in Pocatello.
Jesse Leigh is charged with two counts of manslaughter and the use of a deadly weapon.
He appeared before a judge Monday - who set his bond at $1 million.
Pocatello police say Leigh allegedly shot and killed his wife, 41-year-old Jennifer Leigh, along with 21-year-old Timothy Hunt.
This happened late Friday night inside a mobile home off of Philbin Road.
He was arrested early Saturday morning at a home in Chubbuck.
Police say he had a loaded hand gun with him and there was blood on his clothing.
Authorities say the couple's 7-year-old son was home at the time of the shootings, but it is unclear if he saw what happened.
ORIGINAL: A man is in custody after a double homicide Friday night.
The Pocatello Police Department says Jesse Leigh was taken into custody at 1:40 a.m. for a double homicide by officers from multiple agencies including Pocatello PD, Chubbuck PD, Bannock County Sheriff's Office and the Idaho State Police.
The victims have been identified as 21-year-old Timothy D. Hunt of Pocatello, and 41 year old Jennifer D. Leigh, also of Pocatello
The homicide occurred at 4200 Philbin Road at approximately 11:15 p.m. on 10/15/2021.
Leigh was taken into custody without incident and there is no threat to the public.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
