Tragedy in Madbury: Identifying Ryan and Emily Long, victims in the New Hampshire family mass murder incident
Tragedy in Madbury: A Community Shaken by Murder-Suicide
In a shocking turn of events, a murder-suicide that took place in the small town of Madbury, New Hampshire, has left the community reeling. On August 18, 2025, Emily Long, her husband Ryan Long, and their two young sons, Parker (8) and Ryan (6), lost their lives in a tragic incident. A toddler sibling was found unharmed in the family's home.
The incident, which occurred early in the morning, was discovered around 8:30 p.m. that day. The bodies were found at a home on Moharimet Drive. Law enforcement found a handgun near the family, consistent with the murder-suicide scenario described by state police and the Attorney General's office.
Ryan Long was a school psychologist at Oyster River Middle School for nine years, and both Ryan and Emily Long were University of New Hampshire alumni. The family was described by neighbours as seemingly perfect, living a life that appeared to be without blemish.
The New Hampshire state police alerted locals about the police presence, which was expected to last for multiple hours. The details about the family, apart from their identities, are not yet revealed by the authorities.
Investigators are still searching for a motive behind the suspected murder-suicide. NH Assistant Attorney General Ben Agati stated that one of the biggest questions investigators have is why the incident occurred. Understanding the motive and the sequence of events inside the house is a challenging task for the investigators.
The incident is suspected to be a murder-suicide, but it is unrelated to the shooting incident involving J.W. Bode. The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office announced the investigation on Monday and stated it would continue for several hours. The autopsies for the victims are scheduled for Wednesday at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Concord.
The incident has deeply affected the small community of Madbury (population under 2,000), where neighbours described the family as completely normal and integrated with the community. The tragic loss of the Long family has left a void that will take time to heal.
The investigation into the Madbury, New Hampshire incident is ongoing, and no further motive or detailed background has been publicly disclosed. The community awaits more information, hoping to find some sense in the senseless act that has shaken them to their core.
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