ALARMING details have emerged about the final days of the four family members who were found dead in their New Hampshire home.
Emily Long shared that she was “struggling so much” two days before she was shot and killed alongside her husband and their two young children in what police are calling a murder-suicide.
Dr. Ryan Long, 48, Emily Long, 34, their daughter, Ryan, 6, and their son, Parker, 8[/caption]
Emily Long spoke about her depression in a TikTok posted on Saturday, August 16[/caption]
Dr. Ryan Long, 48, Emily Long, 34, their son, Parker, 8, and their daughter, Ryan, 6, were found dead inside their family home in Madbury, New Hampshire, on Monday.
A surviving toddler was left behind at the scene with no injuries. He is now safely with family members.
While police haven’t indicated a motive for the devastating crime, Emily’s social media accounts reveal a glimpse inside the family’s emotional final days before the tragedy.
The mom was active on social media platforms, including Facebook, where she shared happy pictures of her family of five posing on occasions like Easter Sunday and pumpkin picking before Halloween.
However, on TikTok, Emily was open in speaking about her husband’s brain cancer diagnosis to more than 6,400 followers.
In her account’s bio, Emily described herself as a “NH Mom of 3 – Brain Cancer Wife,” adding, “My digital diary – it’s cheaper than therapy.”
Officials haven’t confirmed the details of the dad’s illness, but Emily said on the platform that dad Ryan was diagnosed with glioblastoma in April of this year.
Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. The survival rate is extremely low.
MOM’S VOW
Since dad Ryan had his craniotomy in the Spring, Emily regularly posted about her struggles in dealing with her husband’s terminal diagnosis as she grappled with the possibility of his death.
She posted videos where she spoke about telling her children about their father’s diagnosis, as well as updates on the dad’s treatment plan and doctor appointments.
On Saturday, Emily posted that she wanted to make a change to her habits because she had been struggling with depression.
“OKAY! I’m making strides to get better,” she captioned the video.
“All I want to do is hide under a blanket with my kids, but that isn’t healthy for them and it’s not healthy for me.”
She continued, “Today I decided I need to make a conscious effort to shift my mindset. I’m getting out of this depression whether I want to or not.”
A surviving toddler was found uninjured in the home where the Longs were found dead[/caption]
Drone footage of police vehicles responding to the Longs’ family home on Moharimet Drive[/caption]
Emily Long posted a TikTok video about teaching her kids about grief on August 4[/caption]
Emily said that her children were having a hard time with their dad’s illness as he grew weaker, tired, and more irritable.
“I am determined to create normalcy,” Emily vowed in the clip, adding that she planned to take her kids to visit their neighbors on Moharimet Drive that night.
SMALL TOWN SHAKEN
Madbury is a small town in southeastern New Hampshire with under 2,000 residents, located about an hour and a half north of Boston.
It’s located two miles north of the University of New Hampshire in Durham, where both Emily Long and Dr. Ryan Long attended undergraduate school.
The street where the Longs have lived since 2020 is known for being residential and friendly, as families often gather outside and children meet up to play together in the cul-de-sac.
Residents were rattled by the news of the deadly shooting.
Neighbor Beverly Ketel, who is watching the family’s two dogs after the tragedy, told CBS affiliate WBZ-TV that she was shocked by the tragedy.
“It was a perfect family as far as we knew,” Ketel told the outlet.
“It’s just shocking. We didn’t see it coming.”
School district’s statement
The school district where Dr. Ryan Long worked as a psychologist released the following statement to The U.S. Sun on Wednesday:
The Oyster River Cooperative School District community is heartbroken by the tragic loss of four community members. We extend our deepest sympathies to all those impacted during this incredibly difficult time.
We have partnered with local school districts and organizations to provide mental health support for our students and their families, and our staff.
As we prepare for the coming school year, our commitment remains to the well-being of our students, staff, and their families. Out of respect for everyone involved, we will not be making further comments.
Source: ORCSD
Emily worked as a director of operations for a restaurant in the area, according to her LinkedIn.
Ryan Long worked as a school psychologist in the Oyster River School District.
“The Oyster River Cooperative School District community is heartbroken by the tragic loss of four community members,” Superintendent Dr. Robert Shaps said in a statement to The U.S. Sun.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to all those impacted during this incredibly difficult time.”
HORRIFYING SCENE
State troopers responded to the home at around 8:21 pm on Monday after two callers contacted 911 to report the Longs dead in their home, police said.
The four family members were found dead at the scene. It’s unclear who called the cops.
At this time, it’s unclear who carried out the shooting.
Autopsies on the four family members are set to be conducted on Wednesday, officials said.
The autopsies of the four family members are scheduled for Wednesday[/caption]
