The Koch Family Tragedy and Mental Health Awareness

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Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson, and this week on Pushing Up Lilies, we’re acknowledging Mental Health Awareness Month by discussing a truly heartbreaking and recent case that shook the nation. In what authorities are calling a murder-suicide, 42-year-old Jeremy Koch is believed to have taken the lives of his wife, Bailey Koch, and their two sons, 18-year-old Hunter and 16-year-old Asher. Just days before the tragedy, Bailey reportedly shared a plea for help, one that now echoes painfully in hindsight. In this episode, we’ll walk through what happened, what was known before the tragedy, and how signs of mental health crises can sometimes be tragically missed or misunderstood. As a death investigator, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating consequences when mental health needs go unaddressed. This episode is not just about the loss of this beautiful family, it’s a call to speak up, check in, and make space for these critical conversations. If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone. National Alliance on Mental Illness: Call - 1-800-950-6264 Chat - Text “NAMI” to 62640 * Listener discretion is advised.

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