Overview

• The Nebraska State Patrol is leading the investigation into the deaths of Jeremy Koch, his wife Bailey, and their sons Hudson and Asher, found with fatal knife wounds in their home near Johnson Lake on May 10.
• Authorities recovered a knife at the scene and have assured the public that there is no ongoing danger to the community.
• The Koch family was known for their advocacy through Anchoring Hope for Mental Health, a program co-founded by Jeremy and Bailey after Jeremy's long struggle with severe depression.
• Just days before the incident, Bailey launched a GoFundMe campaign detailing Jeremy’s worsening mental health, financial struggles, and recent hospitalization following failed treatments.
• Local schools in Cozad and Holdrege have opened grief support sessions for students and staff as the community mourns the tragic loss of the family.