photo by: Kansas Department of Corrections

Zachary Odom in 2021

A 29-year-old Tecumseh man accused of second-degree murder in Douglas County was booked into the Douglas County Jail this week.

The man, Zachary Ray Odom, has been charged with multiple crimes related to the death of Leonard Schupp, 51, of Oskaloosa, after an alleged drunk driving incident in July. In addition to the murder charge, Odom is accused of leaving the scene of a fatality accident, two counts of aggravated battery while driving under the influence, interference with law enforcement, no proof of insurance, and improper driving on a “laned roadway.”

Court records indicate that Odom was arrested by the Kansas Highway Patrol on a warrant Wednesday. He is being held on a bond of $500,000 cash or surety. His next court date is Wednesday.

Schupp’s obituary says that he died July 18 near Lecompton “due to injuries sustained in a car accident.” Schupp was the father of three daughters.

“His family was his deepest dream come true,” his obituary says.

A University of Kansas graduate with a degree in environmental science, Schupp most recently worked as the senior project manager for Blue Flame Crew LLC.