NSP Investigating Triple Murder-Suicide in Dawson County

May 10, 2025 (Lexington, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in rural Dawson County.

This morning at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence at Johnson Lake, Plum Creek Canyon #1. Upon arrival, deputies found four deceased individuals inside the residence. All four were residents of the home.

The deceased individuals have been identified as Jeremy, Bailey, Hudson, and Asher Koch. Following preliminary investigation, it is believed that Jeremy Koch, 42, killed each of his sons, Hudson, 18, and Asher, 16, and his wife, Bailey, 41, before taking his own life. All four were found with fatal knife wounds. A knife was found at the scene.

The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Eustis Fire & Rescue, the Nebraska State Patrol, and the Dawson County Attorney.

The Nebraska State Patrol is the lead agency in the homicide investigation. The Dawson County Attorney has ordered autopsies of all four residents.

The investigation remains ongoing. The Nebraska State Patrol, the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, Eustis Fire & Rescue, and the Dawson County Attorney extend condolences to all, across multiple communities, who will be affected by this incident.