Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Cody Cousins death by force case profile photo

Cody Cousins

Case from Caribou, ME dated Dec 07, 1998

Victim Details

Cody Cousins

Male

White / Caucasian

Caribou

ME

1998-12-07

2

Cody

Cousins

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/05/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the small town of Caribou, Maine, a devastating event unfolded on December 7, 1998, forever marking the community. On that day, 2-year-old Cody Cousins, his 4-year-old sister Cortina, and their 30-year-old mother, Tina Marie Saunders Cousins, were found dead in what was determined to be a tragic murder-suicide. The lives of the young family were cut short by the actions of their patriarch, 34-year-old Leigh Anthony Cousins, who fatally shot his wife and two children before taking his own life ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Cody Cousins, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (3)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • 1998 Annual Homicides | Maine State Police
  • Cody Cousins, age 2 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 1 additional source

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone else looked into the community response following the Cousins tragedy in Caribou? I read ... ...Read More
    06/04/2023
    The tragic events surrounding the Cousins family in 1998 still linger heavily in Caribou. I've been ... ...Read More
    03/23/2023
    I’ve been thinking a lot about how small communities like Caribou are affected by tragedies like t... ...Read More
    01/25/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Cody Cousins

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Caribou, Maine

    Kenneth Zernicke death by force case in Caribou, ME

    Kenneth Zernicke

    Death: Sep 24, 2015
    On the evening of September 24, 2015, the quiet town of Caribou, Maine, was disturbed by the sight o ...Read More