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18-Year-Old Charged with Murder After Ex-Girlfriend's Death

12/11/2025

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Austin Lynch, an 18-year-old, appeared in court on December 10, 2025, charged with murder in the November 26 shooting death of his ex-girlfriend, Emily Finn.
Emily Finn, a SUNY college student and ballet dancer, was at Lynch's home for closure on their three-year relationship, according to authorities.
Lynch shot Finn and then attempted suicide.
Lynch survived the self-inflicted shotgun wound and remains in custody.

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Austin Lynch, an 18-year-old, appeared in court on December 10, 2025, charged with murder in the November 26 shooting death of his ex-girlfriend, Emily Finn.
Emily Finn, a SUNY college student and ballet dancer, was at Lynch's home for closure on their three-year relationship, according to authorities.
Lynch shot Finn and then attempted suicide.
Lynch survived the self-inflicted shotgun wound and remains in custody.