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Online video tributes have been made in memory of the 15-year-old daughter of a businessman who is believed to have killed his family and himself. | |
A third body found in the burnt-out remains of Osbaston House, Maesbrook, Shropshire, is believed to be that of Kirstie Foster. | A third body found in the burnt-out remains of Osbaston House, Maesbrook, Shropshire, is believed to be that of Kirstie Foster. |
Police believe her father Christopher, 50, killed Kirstie and her mother Jillian, 49, before torching the house. | Police believe her father Christopher, 50, killed Kirstie and her mother Jillian, 49, before torching the house. |
Friends of the teenager have now created picture montages on YouTube. | |
In one, posted by a user called nicinaknole, pictures of Kirstie are shown of her on holiday, on her horses and with school friends, over the song My Immortal by the band Evanescence. | |
'RIP Angel' | |
A description accompanying the video describes Kirstie as "the best girl you could ever talk to". | |
It goes on to say that the user "can't believe what you went through. RIP Angel." | |
Police have said it could take days to identify the third body found in the £1.2m mansion, which was set alight on 26 August. | Police have said it could take days to identify the third body found in the £1.2m mansion, which was set alight on 26 August. |
Detectives said they were having to carry out further tests on Mr Foster's body and the body believed to be Kirstie's.The fire destroyed the £1.2m mansion in Shropshire | Detectives said they were having to carry out further tests on Mr Foster's body and the body believed to be Kirstie's.The fire destroyed the £1.2m mansion in Shropshire |
Mrs Foster died from a gunshot wound to the head. | Mrs Foster died from a gunshot wound to the head. |
A .22 rifle found at the house was recovered from the house on Friday and tests are being carried out to identify if it was the murder weapon. | A .22 rifle found at the house was recovered from the house on Friday and tests are being carried out to identify if it was the murder weapon. |
CCTV footage retrieved from the house showed a man thought to be Mr Foster carrying a gun, police said. | CCTV footage retrieved from the house showed a man thought to be Mr Foster carrying a gun, police said. |
They said it showed the businessman walking away from the stables and the outbuildings going up in flames. | They said it showed the businessman walking away from the stables and the outbuildings going up in flames. |
West Mercia Police have said they believe he killed his family before setting fire to their home and then turning the gun on himself. | West Mercia Police have said they believe he killed his family before setting fire to their home and then turning the gun on himself. |
Three horses and four dogs were also found shot dead in different parts of the property. | Three horses and four dogs were also found shot dead in different parts of the property. |
Kirstie had been online until about 0100 BST that night - about three hours before the fire began. | Kirstie had been online until about 0100 BST that night - about three hours before the fire began. |
'Beautiful human being' | 'Beautiful human being' |
Her head teacher at Ellesmere College said a special service would be held for Kirstie at the school. | Her head teacher at Ellesmere College said a special service would be held for Kirstie at the school. |
People have left comments underneath some of the YouTube videos. | |
One comment, by user fligph1984, said: "This is a touching video. It is tragic that this has happened to such a lovely girl with a real zest for life. | One comment, by user fligph1984, said: "This is a touching video. It is tragic that this has happened to such a lovely girl with a real zest for life. |
"It saddens me greatly that another person so young and with so much to live for has been taken away under tragic circumstances. A great loss to those who knew her. RIP Kirstie." | "It saddens me greatly that another person so young and with so much to live for has been taken away under tragic circumstances. A great loss to those who knew her. RIP Kirstie." |
Another, by blanchard3, said: "A beautiful human being. You can see the care and love she showed towards the animals... and her love of life. | Another, by blanchard3, said: "A beautiful human being. You can see the care and love she showed towards the animals... and her love of life. |
"I am in tears." | "I am in tears." |
Mr Foster had made his fortune developing insulation technology for oil rigs. | Mr Foster had made his fortune developing insulation technology for oil rigs. |
However, court documents show his company, Ulva Ltd, had gone into liquidation and owed about £800,000 in tax. | However, 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. | It also faced legal action from one of its suppliers for thousands of pounds. |
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