A woman killed in a triple murder in Luton “will be terribly missed”, a friend has told Sky News.
Juliana Prosper, 48, was found dead with Kyle Prosper, 16, and Giselle Prosper, 13, in a flat at around 5.30am on Friday.
Police arrested Nicholas Prosper, 18, and charged him with three counts of murder, as well as a number of firearms offences.
A friend of the victim said Juliana Prosper “lived for her children” and said she was “a positive person who will be so terribly missed”.
A statement on X, from the headteacher at Lea Manor High School, said they were “deeply shocked” by the death of 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.
Kyle Prosper’s school described the incident as “devastating” and offered “heartfelt condolences” to his family.
A statement issued by Cardinal Newman Catholic School said: “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 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.
Three bodies were discovered at a flat in Leabank, Luton. Pic: PA
“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.”
Detective Superintendent Rob Hall, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire major crime unit, said: “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.”
Police will remain at the scene over the coming days. Pic: PA
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DS Hall praised officers involved in the investigation, in particular those who were first at the scene “and were met with such awful circumstances”.
He added: “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.”
Prosper has been remanded in custody. He is due to appear at Luton Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
