On October 3, 2022, 39-year-old Jason M. Bakken of Mound Valley, Kansas, was found dead in his home at 693 16000 Road after a friend checked on him. Deputies discovered the bodies of Bakken and 43-year-old Leanda R. Pound, also of Mound Valley, and both victims had been deceased for some time when found.

Autopsies determined both Bakken and Pound died from gunshot wounds, and their deaths were ruled homicides. Investigators believe the killings may have occurred up to a month before the bodies were discovered. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation joined the Labette County Sheriff’s Office on the case; despite interviews and multiple search warrants, no arrests or public suspect identifications have been announced.

The Governor issued an executive order offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Anyone who knew Jason or Leanda, or who has information about activity near 693 16000 Road in the weeks before October 3, 2022, is asked to come forward.