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Sayville Today
By the People, for the People
Long Island Teen Accused of Murdering Ex-Girlfriend, Allegedly Plotted Burglary at Victim's Home
Austin Lynch, 18, faces additional charges for conspiracy to burglarize Emily Finn's family home
Mar. 22, 2026 at 12:50am
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A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November is now facing additional charges for allegedly plotting to burglarize the victim's home. Austin Lynch, 18, was previously charged with murder for allegedly fatally shooting 18-year-old Emily Finn, of Sayville. The district attorney's office said Lynch, from jail, allegedly conspired with another individual to have Finn's family's home burglarized, providing detailed information about the home's appearance, layout, and items inside.
Why it matters
This case highlights the complex and disturbing nature of domestic violence, as well as the potential for perpetrators to continue harassing and threatening their victims even after a relationship has ended. The additional charges of conspiracy to burglarize the victim's home raise concerns about the safety of Finn's family and the need for stronger protections for victims of abuse.
The details
According to the district attorney's office, Lynch and Finn were in a relationship from 2022 until early November 2025, when Finn broke things off. Lynch then allegedly started calling and texting Finn obsessively. On the day of the shooting, Finn had gone to Lynch's house to discuss the breakup, and Lynch is accused of fatally shooting her in the back of the head with a shotgun. Lynch then allegedly shot himself, suffering facial fractures, a cranial leak, and other injuries. In January, Lynch was deemed not competent to stand trial, but the DA's office said his status would be reviewed in one year, unless he is found to be no longer incapacitated before then.
- On November 26, Lynch allegedly fatally shot Finn at his Nesconset home.
- In January, Lynch was deemed not competent to stand trial.
- The DA's office said Lynch's status would be reviewed in one year, unless he is found to be no longer incapacitated before then.
The players
Austin Lynch
An 18-year-old Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, Emily Finn, and allegedly plotting to burglarize her family's home.
Emily Finn
An 18-year-old Sayville resident who was studying to become a teacher at SUNY Oneonta and was the victim of the alleged murder by her ex-boyfriend, Austin Lynch.
Suffolk County District Attorney
The prosecutor's office that has charged Austin Lynch with murder and conspiracy to commit burglary.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Austin Lynch out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing threat of domestic violence and the need for stronger protections for victims, even after a relationship has ended. The additional charges of conspiracy to burglarize the victim's home underscore the lengths some perpetrators will go to continue harassing and threatening their victims, and the importance of comprehensive support and safety measures for survivors.
