The headmistress of one of England’s most exclusive schools has been found dead with her husband and daughter

The director of Epsom College, one of the most expensive schools in England, her seven-year-old daughter and her husband were found dead on the grounds of the school. It is alleged that you shot them to death and then took your own life.

the bodies of Emma, 45 years; From George, of 39; and Lettie Pattison were found by Surrey Police in the vicinity of the “College”.

So far little is known about the case that has shocked a large part of the country. According to the BBC, Emma had called her family desperately before she was shot and found dead in the early hours of Sunday.

Police had arrived at the scene after receiving a report from a neighbor who had heard the shots. In fact, when the agents showed up they found a firearm next to the bodies.

In addition, Surrey Police contacted the Independent Police Conduct Office to inquire about a change of address notice George had made three days before the incident.

investigator’s word

Chief Inspector of Detectives, Kimball Edywho is leading the investigation, believes George killed his wife and daughter using a firearm.

“This is an incredibly traumatic incident and we are working around the clock to investigate and understand the exact circumstances leading up to this point,” Edey said.

“We understand the public’s concern and discomfort and will clarify what we can, when we can, while respecting the right to a level of privacy for the families of those who lost their lives,” the detective continued.

The message from the school

As soon as the Epsom College website is accessed, a condolence message appears from the team at the institution who have been left in charge.

“It is with the deepest sadness and regret that we have to report the deaths of Emma Pattison, Head of Epsom College, her daughter Lettie and her husband George,” said the institution which Emma has led since 2022.

Today, more than 850 boys and girls attend Epsom College paying up to £42,000 a year for full boarders and £28,686 a year for ‘day students’.

The school is one of the oldest still in operation in England, having been founded in 1853 as a boys’ school to support poor members of the medical profession, such as pensioners and orphans.

Emma’s message before Christmas

Pattison had started working as a director in September 2022 and in a student podcast he had commented on the changes that had taken his life in the second half of the year.

“In terms of the transition, it was a really big change for my family. We moved house, we bought a dog,” the woman said in an episode that has since been pulled from circulation.

“I’ve got a new job, my husband has a new job, it wasn’t supposed to happen, but it did and my daughter started a new school, so there’s been a lot of changes for us as a family,” she had completed on George and Lettie.