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The Koch family — Hudson, (clockwise from top left), Asher and parents Bailey and Jeremy, pose for a portrait outside their home near Eustis in early 2024. The Kochs were open about Jeremy's mental health struggles and shared their experiences through a Facebook page with more than 30,000 followers. On May 10, Jeremy Koch killed his family members and himself.
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