Student, 22, sole survivor of family massacre as crazed dad kills his wife and 5 other kids in shocking murder-suicide
A 22-year-old student is the sole survivor of a family massacre in Iowa, where his father killed six family members before taking his own life. The tragic event is described as an 'act of evil' stemming from a domestic dispute. The survivor, Johnathan McFarland, expressed his grief and love for his family during a vigil service.
- ▪Johnathan McFarland is the only surviving member of his family after his father killed six relatives in a shooting.
- ▪The victims included his mother, siblings, and step-siblings, with the father later committing suicide.
- ▪Ryan McFarland, the perpetrator, had a long criminal history including armed robbery and child endangerment.
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US News Student, 22, sole survivor of family massacre as crazed dad kills his wife and 5 other kids in shocking murder-suicide By Chris Nesi Published June 3, 2026, 8:01 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A 22-year-old student is the only surviving member of his family after his serial-offender father gunned down his mother, siblings and step-siblings in an “act of evil” across a small Iowa town. Johnathan McFarland was for some reason spared Monday afternoon as his father, Ryan Willis McFarland, wiped out six other family members before killing himself after being heard ranting about death and money.
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