A woman and her two children who were tragically murdered in Luton have been characterized by their relatives as a ‘resilient, nurturing mother’ and her ‘lovely’ son and daughter.
Nicolas Prosper, aged 18, has been indicted with the murder of his mother Juliana, aged 48, along with his siblings Kyle, 16, and Giselle, 13.
Their bodies were discovered when law enforcement visited an apartment on Leabank, close to Wauluds Bank Drive, on Friday morning.
A statement issued by the family today expressed: ‘Julie was a resilient, nurturing mother to her four wonderful children, who represented her entire world.
‘In her leisure time, she was an enthusiastic athlete and took pleasure in fundraising for charitable causes – she constantly prioritized others.
‘Kyle was a compassionate and humorous young man who had a passion for football and boxing. He was creative and flourishing on TikTok, demonstrating significant talent with great potential. Kyle valued his friendships immensely.
‘Giselle was a beautiful spirit and a caring young girl; she loved to laugh and cherished her family and older brothers.
‘She had an endearing personality with a contagious smile. Additionally, she was an outstanding student and was deeply admired by her peers in Year 9.’
The family continued: ‘We are extremely thankful for all the support we have received from our relatives, friends, and the community, and we appreciate all your heartfelt messages.
‘We would also like to express our gratitude to the police for their diligence and management of the investigation.
‘As we navigate through this challenging period, we kindly request that our privacy is respected to facilitate our grieving process.’
Nicholas Prosper was presented in court on Monday, facing charges of murder and related offenses.
These charges include the unlawful purchasing or obtaining a 12-ball Nikko shotgun in Luton without possessing a certificate on September 12, along with the possession of a shotgun on September 13.
Furthermore, Mr. Prosper was charged with having a bladed item, a kitchen knife, in a public area on Bramingham Road, Luton, on September 13.
Numerous family members filled the public gallery, many visibly emotional and shaking their heads throughout Prosper’s brief court appearance.
Prosper has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear at Luton Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on September 18.
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