Trial set for 18-year-old charged with killing mother and two children in Luton

Credit: Facebook Luton murders Nicholas Prosper 18 Leabank Juliana Prosper
Nicholas Prosper (left) and mother of four, Juliana Prosper Credit: Facebook

A trial date has been set for an 18-year-old man charged with the murder of a mother and two teenagers in Luton.

The bodies of Juliana Prosper, 48, Giselle Prosper, 13, and Kyle Prosper, 16, were found at a flat in Leabank, off Wauluds Bank Drive, on Friday September 13.

Nicholas Prosper, of Leabank, appeared at Luton Crown Court on Wednesday by video link from prison wearing a grey tracksuit.

He has also been charged with a number of other offences, including purchasing or acquiring a shotgun without a certificate, possession of a shotgun and possession of a kitchen knife in a public place.

Juliana Prosper, 48, Kyle Prosper, 16, and Giselle Prosper, 13 were found dead at a flat in Luton Credit Credit: Bedfordshire Police

Judge Michael Simon said time is needed for an expert report on the defendant to be produced, and for pathology reports and analysis of forensics material to be completed.

He remanded Prosper into custody to next appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing at the same court on December 5.

A provisional three-week trial was set for March 3 next year.Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know