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Cody Cousins

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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  • 1998 Annual Homicides | Maine State Police
  • AP NEWS: Murder-Suicides Hit Minn., Maine
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    Victim Details

    Cody Cousins

    Male

    Caribou

    ME

    1998-12-07

    2

    Cody

    Cousins

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/05/2025

    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
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