MADBURY, N.H. — Investigators have completed autopsies on a family found deceased in their home on Monday, revealing tragic details surrounding the events. Authorities have determined the mother, 34-year-old Emily Long, was responsible for the deaths of her two children and husband.
The family of four was discovered Monday evening in their residence. According to law enforcement, the two children, 8-year-old Parker and 6-year-old Ryan, each suffered a single gunshot wound to the head. Their father, 48-year-old Ryan Long, was shot multiple times, with their deaths officially classified as homicides.
Emily Long was found with a gunshot wound to the head, and her death has been ruled a suicide. In a fortunate turn of events, a third child, a toddler, was located in the home unharmed and alive.
Authorities indicated they have uncovered various issues affecting the family dynamics prior to the incident. They urged the public to avoid narrow speculation about the causes, emphasizing the complexities surrounding the situation may involve numerous contributing factors.
As the investigation continues, community members are grappling with the shocking loss. Neighbors have expressed disbelief over the tragedy, recalling a family they believed to be stable and engaged in local activities.
The police have not released additional information regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the events, as they remain dedicated to a thorough examination of the case. The community is left to process a painful reality marked by loss and unanswered questions.