Tragedy Strikes Cozad: Koch Family Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide
Cozad is in mourning following a heartbreaking incident involving the well-respected Koch family. On Saturday, authorities discovered four family members dead in their home near Johnson Lake, with initial investigations suggesting a triple murder-suicide. The victims include Jeremy Koch, 42, his wife Bailey, 41, and their sons, Hudson, 18, and Asher, 16. Dawson County deputies responded around 9:45 a.m. and recovered a weapon at the scene; the Nebraska State Patrol is spearheading the investigation and has ordered autopsies.
The Koch family was widely known in central Nebraska for their advocacy in mental health awareness. Jeremy had a long-standing battle with severe depression, a journey that he and Bailey openly shared through their social media and the program they co-founded, “Anchoring Hope for Mental Health.” Bailey’s GoFundMe campaign revealed Jeremy’s mental health struggles, which included multiple suicide attempts and a recent challenging medication adjustment.
Just days before the tragedy, she expressed concern over Jeremy’s negative reactions to new medication. Authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat. The community is left grappling with the loss of a family that dedicated their lives to mental health advocacy.
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