A heartbreaking tragedy struck the town of Pembroke, New Hampshire, in the early hours of May 9, 2025, when Julia Byrne, 26, and her 3-year-old son, Blake Byrne, were found dead in their home.
The Pembroke Police Department responded to a 911 call at around 1:00 a.m. after a resident of the home reported hearing two gunshots. Upon entering the home on Pembroke Hill Road, officers discovered the mother and son, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Blake was rushed to Concord Hospital but was later pronounced deceased. Julia was declared dead at the scene.
Authorities are investigating the deaths as a possible murder-suicide, though the exact circumstances remain unclear. The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, in collaboration with local police, is conducting a thorough investigation.
Local residents are in shock, as the Byrne family was known to be quiet and unassuming. Neighbors remember Julia as a devoted mother, and Blake as a bright child full of curiosity and warmth. The community is offering condolences and support to those affected by this devastating loss.
The investigation is ongoing, and more details will be released as they become available.
