Mansion fire police find third body
Police investigating arson attack and at least one murder at Shropshire mansion find third body
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Monday, 01, Sep 2008 08:06
Police investigating an arson attack and at least one murder at a Shropshire mansion have confirmed a third body has been found.
Millionaire Christopher Foster, 50, and his daughter Kirstie, 15, remain unaccounted for following last month's fire at the Oswestry property.
Yesterday West Mercia police recovered two bodies from the wreckage, one of which has been identified as Mr Foster's wife and Kirstie's mother, 49-year-old Jill.
Police said Mrs Foster had been shot in the head, with the body of an as-yet unidentified male found nearby.
Detectives said it would take "some time" before the two bodies were formally identified, one of which has been removed from the scene.
As well as the three bodies, three dead horses and four dogs, all of which had been shot, had already been discovered.
A .22 RF rifle legally owned by Mr Foster has also been found in the house.
The police investigation continues to be hampered by the delicate state of the house, which is in danger of collapse.
Mr Foster made his fortune developing technology for oil rigs, but his company recently went into liquidation and owes about £800,000 in tax.