A teenager charged with fatally shooting his mum and two younger children, believed to be his siblings, has appeared in court. Nicholas Prosper, 18, was charged with murder after the bodies of Juliana, 48, Kyle, 16, and 13-year-old Giselle were found in a flat in Leabank, Luton, at about 5:30am on Friday - although officers have not formally identified the victims. Propser, of Leabank, was remanded in custody ahead of today's appearance at Luton Magistrates Court.
He is facing a "number of firearms offences," Bedfordshire Police said. Tributes were paid shortly after the murders came to light, with a friend of Juliana describing her as a "positive person who will be so terribly missed." A further outpouring of grief came from the former schools of Giselle and Kyle.
Wearing a grey jumper, Prosper, of Leabank, spoke to confirm his name and date of birth as he appeared in the dock. Prosper has also been charged with a number of other offences related to the murder, the court heard. The court’s public gallery was full with family members, many of whom were tearful and shook their heads during Prosper’s short appearance in the dock.
As Prosper was led away from the dock, a man stood up to look him in the eye and said: “I still love you son, I know it’s not your fault ok.” Deputy district judge Robert Borwick remanded Prosper into custody and ordered him to appear at Luton Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on September 18. A statement on X/Twitter from Jess Pather, he.