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Nebraska Family of Four Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide on Graduation Day

Jeremy Koch, a father battling severe depression, is believed to have fatally stabbed his wife, two teenage sons, and himself at their Johnson Lake home, as law enforcement continues its investigation.

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A Nebraska man killed his wife, sons, and himself.
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Overview

  • Jeremy Koch, 42, allegedly killed his wife Bailey, 41, and their sons Hudson, 18, and Asher, 16, before taking his own life in an apparent murder-suicide on May 10, 2025.
  • The incident occurred the same morning Hudson was set to graduate from high school, adding to the tragedy's emotional weight for the community.
  • The Nebraska State Patrol is leading the ongoing homicide investigation, with autopsies ordered for all four family members and officials confirming no danger to the public.
  • The Koch family was known for their mental health advocacy through their program, Anchoring Hope for Mental Health, which aimed to destigmatize mental illness.
  • Days before the tragedy, Bailey Koch launched a GoFundMe campaign that raised over $20,300 to address financial strain and support Jeremy's worsening mental health.