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Businessman 'caused arson deaths' Man 'killed family' at fire house
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A businessman killed his wife and daughter before setting fire to their Shropshire mansion, police believe. Detectives believe a businessman killed his wife and daughter before setting fire to their mansion and then killing himself, police have said.
West Mercia Police confirmed that Christopher Foster's body had been identified after being found at Osbaston House, in Maesbrook. West Mercia Police confirmed that Christopher Foster's body had been identified after being found at Osbaston House, Maesbrook, Shropshire.
Tests are still being carried out on the third body, but it is believed to be his 15-year-old daughter Kirstie.Tests are still being carried out on the third body, but it is believed to be his 15-year-old daughter Kirstie.
The body of Jill Foster, 49, has already been identified. She died from a gunshot wound to the head. Jill Foster, 49, died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Police said CCTV had shown a man with a rifle whom they believe was Mr Foster, aged 50. Det Supt Jon Goves said that CCTV showed a man "clearly believed to be Foster" walking from stables with a gun and moving a horsebox in front of gates at the property.
Detectives believe the 50-year-old took his life after starting the fire which destroyed his home and many of its outbuildings in the early hours of last Tuesday.
A cause of death for Mr Foster has still to be established, Mr Groves added.
Mr Groves said police were not looking for anyone else in connection with the three deaths in the house.
He said: "Detectives investigating the arson and murders at Osbaston House in Maesbrook in the early hours of 26 August believe Jill and Kirstie Foster were killed by Christopher Foster."
He said Mr Foster's body was identified from dental records on Tuesday afternoon.
He added: "The location of the third body found on Sunday suggests that it is Kirstie Foster but further tests are needed on this body to confirm identity."