Emily Long, a 34-year-old mother, took her life after shooting her husband and two children in a tragic murder-suicide in New Hampshire. The incident happened inside their home on Moharimet Drive in Madbury, a small town in the Seacoast region of the state. According to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, the deaths were ruled as a potential murder-suicide, and investigators are working to determine the motive.
Emily Long had recently shared her struggles with depression online, highlighting her efforts to create normalcy for her family as her husband’s health deteriorated. The husband, Ryan Long, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a highly aggressive form of brain cancer. Despite the challenges, Emily had expressed her determination to improve her mental state and support her family. However, the situation took a tragic turn on Monday morning when she took her life after killing her husband and two children.
The tragedy has left the community in shock, as neighbors describe the Long family as a perfect, well-integrated family in their town. Bevy Ketel, a neighbor, expressed her disbelief at the incident, stating that the family had seemed happy and well-adjusted. The incident has raised questions about mental health and the complexities of family dynamics, highlighting the need for greater awareness and support for those in distress.