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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
New Hampshire Mom, 26, and Her 3-Year-Old Son Dead Following Apparent Murder-Suicide: 'A Tough Day'
A New Hampshire mother and her 3-year-old son have died in an apparent murder-suicide, according to police Authorities believe 26-year-old Julia Byrne shot her son Blake in the head before turning the gun on herself on May 9 Another person in their house called 911 to report hearing two gunshot wounds, and police transported the toddler to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Julia was pronounced dead at the sceneA mother in New Hampshire and her 3-year-old son have died in what police believe was a murder-suicide. According to a press release — issued by the New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall and Pembroke Police Department Chief Gary R. Gaskell — police in Pembroke were called to a home by a resident at around 1 a.m. local time on Friday, May 9. "Upon entering the home, they made contact with the resident who called 911," the press release states. "Upstairs in a bedroom, they discovered the two other residents suffering from apparent gunshot wounds: Julia Byrne (age 26) and her son, Blake Byrne (age 3)." Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The witness at the scene told responding officers that they heard two gunshots and then went to the bedroom, where they found Julia and Blake, both with gunshot wounds. The 3-year-old was taken to nearby Concord Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Emergency personnel pronounced Julia dead at the scene. According to an autopsy from assistant chief medical examiner Abigail Alexander, the 26-year-old mother and her son both died from single gunshot wounds to the head. Blake's manner of death is considered homicide, and Julia's manner of death is still pending. "At this time, authorities are still investigating this as a possible murder and suicide," the statement added. "No further information is expected to be released at this time." A neighbor who spoke with the Concord Monitor said he did not often see people coming in and out of the family's home, and wasn't sure who lived there. "I don't know who lived there and I don't think I ever saw them come out of the house," said Ryan Demers, who has lived in the rural area of Pembroke for two years. "As far I knew, they pretty much kept to themselves." School Board Chair Kerri Dean told the local outlet that parents at the New Hampshire town's local schools began picking up their children after the news broke. "Obviously, people are quite on edge," Dean said. Select Board Chair Karen Yeaton told the Monitor that the school board was aware of the ongoing investigation. "It's a tough day here in Pembroke. Very sad," Yeaton said. 'The Select Board is very, very concerned about the family of the victims in the shootings. Our deepest condolences go out to those family members, but at this time we can't say more than that." If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to Read the original article on People
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
New Hampshire Mom, 26, and Her 3-Year-Old Son Dead Following Apparent Murder-Suicide: 'A Tough Day'
A New Hampshire mother and her 3-year-old son have died in an apparent murder-suicide, according to police Authorities believe 26-year-old Julia Byrne shot her son Blake in the head before turning the gun on herself on May 9 Another person in their house called 911 to report hearing two gunshot wounds, and police transported the toddler to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Julia was pronounced dead at the sceneA mother in New Hampshire and her 3-year-old son have died in what police believe was a murder-suicide. According to a press release — issued by the New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall and Pembroke Police Department Chief Gary R. Gaskell — police in Pembroke were called to a home by a resident at around 1 a.m. local time on Friday, May 9. "Upon entering the home, they made contact with the resident who called 911," the press release states. "Upstairs in a bedroom, they discovered the two other residents suffering from apparent gunshot wounds: Julia Byrne (age 26) and her son, Blake Byrne (age 3)." Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The witness at the scene told responding officers that they heard two gunshots and then went to the bedroom, where they found Julia and Blake, both with gunshot wounds. The 3-year-old was taken to nearby Concord Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Emergency personnel pronounced Julia dead at the scene. According to an autopsy from assistant chief medical examiner Abigail Alexander, the 26-year-old mother and her son both died from single gunshot wounds to the head. Blake's manner of death is considered homicide, and Julia's manner of death is still pending. "At this time, authorities are still investigating this as a possible murder and suicide," the statement added. "No further information is expected to be released at this time." A neighbor who spoke with the Concord Monitor said he did not often see people coming in and out of the family's home, and wasn't sure who lived there. "I don't know who lived there and I don't think I ever saw them come out of the house," said Ryan Demers, who has lived in the rural area of Pembroke for two years. "As far I knew, they pretty much kept to themselves." School Board Chair Kerri Dean told the local outlet that parents at the New Hampshire town's local schools began picking up their children after the news broke. "Obviously, people are quite on edge," Dean said. Select Board Chair Karen Yeaton told the Monitor that the school board was aware of the ongoing investigation. "It's a tough day here in Pembroke. Very sad," Yeaton said. 'The Select Board is very, very concerned about the family of the victims in the shootings. Our deepest condolences go out to those family members, but at this time we can't say more than that." If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Woman and young boy die in 'murder-suicide' at picture-perfect cottage in peaceful New Hampshire woods
A New Hampshire mother fatally shot her three-year-old son and then herself in a horror episode inside their picture-perfect cottage in the woods, cops said. The tragedy unfolded shortly after midnight Friday as cops with the Pembroke Police Department were called to a $400,000 home by the survivor of a suspected murder-suicide. Officers arrived to find Julia Byrne, 26, dead inside the home near to her infant son Blake, both of whom were suffering gunshot wounds, officials said. The Pembroke Police Department said officers responded to the family's cottage near Pembroke Hill Road, in a secluded spot surrounded by a forest. A witness, who has not been identified, told cops that they heard two gunshots in the home at around 1am, before finding Julia and Blake injured in her bedroom. The toddler was rushed to Concord Hospital where he died from his injuries, and an autopsy obtained by showed both sustained a single gunshot wound to the head. Byrne's social media is filled with happy pictures of her and her young son on hikes and picnics, and investigators have not offered any details on what may have motivated the horror shooting. She had also shared a number of troubling posts about struggling with her mental health and the challenges of being a mother. The New Hampshire Department of Justice said in a press release that an investigation has been opened, and while 'the investigation is just beginning, there does not appear to be any threat to the general public in connection with these two deaths.' 'At this time, authorities are investigating this as a possible murder and suicide of these two residents living at that location,' the release stated. Neighbor Ryan Demers told the Concord Monitor that he has lived by the family's home for two years, but said: 'I don't know who lived there and I don't think I ever saw them come out of the house. 'As far I knew, they pretty much kept to themselves.' The state's medical examiner conducted autopsies on the mother and son on Friday, and determined both causes of death were single gunshot wounds to the head. While Julia's manner of death is still pending, Assistant Chief Medical Examiner Abigail Alexander determined that Blake's manner of death was a homicide. According to her social media activity, Julia had enlisted in the US Army in 2018. She was praised in a Facebook post from the military's recruitment station in Concord, New Hampshire, which said she was a graduate from Pembroke Academy. The recruitment station noted that she would attend basic training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina, and was awarded an enlistment bonus on her way to becoming an armament, electrical and avionics system repairer. It is unclear if Byrne graduated basic training or if she was still an active member of the military at the time of her death this week.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mother, son die in possible murder-suicide in Pembroke
Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide involving a 26-year-old mother and her 3-year-old son, which occurred in Pembroke early Friday morning. Police arrived at 336 Pembroke Hill Road after receiving a 911 call around 1 a.m., according to a news release. 'Upon entering the home, they made contact with the resident who called 911. Upstairs in a bedroom they discovered the two other residents suffering from apparent gunshot wounds,' the release said. The two were identified as Julia Byrne and her son, Blake Byrne. The boy was brought to Concord Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The mother was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy determined that Julia Byrne died of a single gunshot wound to her head, and the manner of her death was pending as of Friday afternoon. The boy died of a single gunshot wound to the head, and his death was ruled a homicide. The home is owned by William Byrne, according to assessor records. As of 5 p.m. Friday, 'authorities are still investigating this as a possible murder and suicide,' the release said. No further information was expected to be released Friday.
CBS News
09-05-2025
- CBS News
3-year-old boy and mother found shot to death in New Hampshire home in possible murder-suicide
Woman and young boy found shot to death at Pembroke, New Hampshire home Woman and young boy found shot to death at Pembroke, New Hampshire home Woman and young boy found shot to death at Pembroke, New Hampshire home A woman and her 3-year-old son were found shot to death in their home in Pembroke, New Hampshire early Friday morning. The state attorney general's office said they're investigating it as a possible murder-suicide. Mother and son found shot in bedroom New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said police were called to the house on Pembroke Hill Road around 1 a.m. Friday. A witness at the scene told police they heard two gunshots and went into a bedroom and found both the mother and her child injured. Police said they found a woman and young boy with gunshot wounds. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The boy was rushed to Concord Hospital, where he died. The mother and child have been identified as 26-year-old Julia Byrne and her 3-year-old son, Blake Byrne. Autopsies were done Friday and the cause of death for both Julia and Blake Byrne was a single gunshot wound to the head. Blake's death has been ruled a homicide, while Julia's is still pending. Police tape blocked off the home on Friday while police and other emergency vehicles parked out front. Formella said there doesn't appear to be any threat to the general public in connection with the deaths. Mental health resources If you need help with depression, suicide prevention, substance abuse or other issues, there are several resources available here. You can also call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can have a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor anytime.
