Man appears in court charged with murders of mother and two siblings in Luton

  • Watch Rosie Dowsing's report after Nicholas Prosper appeared in court

A man has appeared in court charged with the murders of his mother and two siblings at a block of flats.

Nicholas Prosper, 18, appeared at Luton Magistrates' Court on Monday, charged with three counts of murder and a number of firearms offences.

It follows the deaths of Juliana Prosper, 48, Kyle Prosper, 16, and Giselle Prosper, 13, at Leabank, Luton, on Friday. Formal identification is yet to take place, police said.

A fundraiser set up for her family described Juliana Prosper as "a strong loving mother to four beautiful children." Credit: Sonya T/GoFundMe

Wearing a grey jumper, Nicholas Prosper, of Leabank, spoke to confirm his name and date of birth at Luton Magistrates’ Court.

Mr Prosper has also been charged with a number of other offences related to the murder, the court heard.

According to the court’s list, Mr Prosper is charged with purchasing or acquiring a 12-ball Nikko shotgun in Luton without holding a certificate on 12 September and possession of a shotgun on 13 September.

He was also charged with possession of a bladed article, a kitchen knife, in a public place in Bramingham Road, Luton on 13 September.

Tributes left outside the block of flats in Luton. Credit: ITV Anglia

The court’s public gallery was full with family members, many of whom were tearful and shook their heads during Mr Prosper’s short appearance in the dock.

As Mr 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 Mr Prosper into custody and ordered him to appear at Luton Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday.

A fundraiser set up for the family has raised over £14,000, which it said would go towards "funeral costs and further support".

It described Juliana Prosper as "a strong loving mother to four beautiful children".

Kyle Prosper was described as a "kind, funny young man" and Giselle Prosper as a "beautiful soul and caring young girl".

Flowers and cards left outside the block of flats in Luton. Credit: ITV Anglia

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