Overview

• Jeremy Koch, 42, killed his wife Bailey, 41, and their sons Hudson, 18, and Asher, 16, before dying by suicide in their Nebraska home on May 10, 2025.
• The incident occurred just three days after Koch was discharged from psychiatric care, raising concerns about mental health system failures.
• Bailey Koch, a special education teacher, had been advocating for advanced treatments for her husband's severe depression and psychosis.
• The Nebraska State Patrol is leading the investigation, with autopsies ordered for all four family members as part of the ongoing inquiry.
• Local schools and community organizations are providing grief support, with Cozad High School proceeding with its graduation ceremony as scheduled later that day.