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Man 'killed family' at fire house Man 'killed family at fire house'
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Detectives believe a businessman killed his wife and daughter before setting fire to their mansion and then killing himself, police have said.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, Maesbrook, Shropshire.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.
Jill Foster, 49, died from a gunshot wound to the head.Jill Foster, 49, died from a gunshot wound to the head.
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. Det Supt Jon Groves 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."
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. 'Shot tyres'
A cause of death for Mr Foster has still to be established, Mr Groves added. Mr Groves 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.
Mr Groves said police were not looking for anyone else in connection with the three deaths in the house. The family were last seen at a barbecue on Monday last week
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 the CCTV footage, from a camera at the property showed Mr Foster "with what appears to be a rifle in his hands".
He said Mr Foster's body was identified from dental records on Tuesday afternoon. "It also shows outbuildings going up in flames at around the same time and a large horsebox being driven down the driveway, blocking the main gates to the premises.
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." "A man, again believed to be Mr Foster, is seen to get out of the vehicle and apparently shoot out two of the tyres."
A cause of death for Mr Foster, who was 50, has still to be established. His body was identified from dental records on Tuesday afternoon.
Mr Groves 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."
Mr Foster amassed his fortune developing insulation technology for oil rigs.
But court documents show his company, Ulva Ltd, had gone into liquidation and owed about £800,000 in tax. It also faced legal action from one of its suppliers for thousands of pounds.