Luton mum found dead with two children pictured for first time as son charged with murder

A 48-year-old mum found dead alongside two teenagers in a Luton property has been pictured for the first time.

Juliana Prosper was found deceased on Friday morning alongside 16-year-old Kyle Prosper and 13-year-old Giselle Prosper in a flat in Leabank.

Bedfordshire Police arrested 18-year-old Nicholas Prosper, charging him with murder after the victims' bodies were found.

The teen has also been charged with "a number of firearms offences", cops said.

One of Juliana's friends said she "lived for her children", calling her "a positive person who will be so terribly missed".

Yesterday, Giselle's school paid tribute to the young girl, describing her as a "model pupil" with a "beautiful soul".

Jess Pather, headteacher at Lea Manor High School, wrote in a statement on X: "We are deeply shocked at Lea Manor High School by the tragic incident that occurred on Friday in our local community and devastated by the loss of our pupil, Giselle Prosper. Giselle was a beautiful soul and a model pupil, she excelled in all her subjects and will be sorely missed, particularly by her friends in Year 9.

"Lea Manor High School will be open as usual on Monday and specialist bereavement counsellors will be available to provide additional support to our students and staff during this difficult time. It will take us all time to process what has happened and our thoughts go out to everyone in our community and neighbouring schools who have been affected."

Kyle Prosper's school, Cardinal Newman Catholic School, described the ordeal as "devastating", offering "heartfelt condolences" to his family.

A statement issued by the school said: "We are shocked by the tragic incident that occurred on Friday in our local community and deeply saddened by the loss of one of our own students, Kyle Prosper.

"This is devastating news to all those who knew and loved Kyle and it will take some time to come to terms with the profound sense of loss. We have already sent important information to parents and carers that outlines the support we have in place for students when they return to school on Monday.

"We know this will be a difficult time for students and staff and we will do all we can to support them with love and compassion. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Kyle's family on their immeasurable loss, to his friends and to all those in neighbouring schools who are coming to terms with their own loss. We pray for all those who have died in this tragic incident."

Detective Superintendent Rob Hall, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit of Bedfordshire Police, said on Saturday: "First and foremost our thoughts are with the three people who sadly lost their lives yesterday and their loved ones. Although formal identification has yet to take place, next of kin of those who we believe to have died have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. We would ask that their privacy is respected at this unimaginably difficult time.

"Following the discovery of the three bodies yesterday, we immediately dispatched a number of officers to the scene. Shortly afterwards they arrested an 18-year-old man, who has now been charged with three counts of murder, as well as a number of firearms offences.

"I'd like to praise all of the officers involved in this investigation so far, especially those who were first at the scene and were met with such awful circumstances, and those who have worked round the clock to establish the the details surrounding these tragic deaths.

"Officers will remain in place at the scene in coming days while we continue our enquiries, and we will also have additional community officers in and around the area to provide reassurance to members of the public at this difficult time."

The 18-year-old has been remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at Luton Magistrates' Court on Monday.