Lexington, Neb. — Authorities are investigating a tragic incident in rural Dawson County that has left four members of a family dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
At approximately 9:45 a.m. Saturday, the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at a home located in the Plum Creek Canyon #1 area of Johnson Lake. Upon arrival, deputies discovered four deceased individuals inside the residence, all identified as members of the same family: Jeremy Koch, 42; his wife, Bailey Koch, 41; and their two sons, Hudson, 18, and Asher, 16.
Preliminary findings suggest that Jeremy Koch fatally stabbed his wife and sons before taking his own life. A knife believed to have been used in the killings was recovered at the scene.
The Nebraska State Patrol has taken the lead in the homicide investigation, with assistance from the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, Eustis Fire & Rescue, and the Dawson County Attorney. Autopsies have been ordered for all four victims.