Warning: This article contains discussion of violence, mental health, and suicide which some readers may find distressing.

In a shocking and heartbreaking turn of events, a family of four has tragically lost their lives in what authorities are describing as an apparent triple murder-suicide. This devastating incident occurred on the morning of May 10, 2025, and has left not only the local community but also the broader nation in shock.

At approximately 9:45 a.m., the Nebraska State Patrol responded to a call at a home located in Johnson Lake, Plum Creek Canyon. Upon arrival, authorities discovered four deceased individuals inside the property. The victims were identified as Jeremy Koch, 42; Bailey Koch, 41; and their two sons, Hudson, 18, and Asher, 16.

The pair were advocates for honesty and openness surrounding mental health struggles (Facebook/ Anchoring Hope for Mental Health: Jeremy & Bailey)
The pair were advocates for honesty and openness surrounding mental health struggles (Facebook/ Anchoring Hope for Mental Health: Jeremy & Bailey)