Tragic murder suicide shocks New Hampshire family

Emily Long posted distressing TikTok videos as she confronted her husband’s terminal brain cancer before a fatal murder suicide in New Hampshire.

Final days of a mother who killed her husband and two children

Police responded to a 911 call about multiple deaths at a Madbury home. Detectives found Ryan Long, 48, and their two children, Parker, 8, and Ryan, 6, dead from gunshot wounds. Emily Long, 34, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A three-year-old boy survived and is in the care of relatives. Autopsy results confirmed the deaths, and a firearm was found near the bodies. Investigators noted concerns in the household but did not share details. Two days before the tragedy, Emily posted TikTok videos describing the strain of caring for a terminally ill husband, and she spoke of efforts to seek mental health improvements. A neighbor described the family as a “perfect family,” underscoring the shock many felt. Authorities say motive remains unclear and caution against attributing the act to a single cause.

This case sits at the uncomfortable intersection of caregiver stress, mental health, and the public gaze. It shows how private pain can become a public moment on social media, while leaving essential questions about motive unanswered. The tragedy highlights the need for better support for families facing terminal illness. It also spotlights how communities respond online, sometimes policing grief with quick judgments. Officials emphasize that no single stressor explains the violence, urging care and nuance in conversations about mental health and crisis intervention.

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Tragic events like this remind us to check on friends and offer real help before a crisis deepens.