British Millionaire 'Killed Family, Torched House'

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It began as an arson investigation at a $2.2 million mansion, but today British police revealed that they believe millionaire Christopher Foster murdered his wife and daughter, before setting fire to his mansion and finally shooting himself.

This is an undated photo released by West Mercia Constabulary of Christopher Foster, his wife Jill...

This is an undated photo released by West Mercia Constabulary of Christopher Foster, his wife Jill and their 15-year-old daughter Kirstie. Detectives searched for clues Sunday Aug. 31st 2008 after finding two charred bodies inside the burned-out mansion of a financially troubled British businessman and his family in Maesbrook, England, 175 miles (280 kilometers) northwest of London. Police said it could be several days before they know whether the corpses are those of Christopher Foster, his wife Jillian or his 15-year-old daughter Kirstie. The family has not been seen since a fire gutted their house in western England on Tuesday.

( West Mercia Constabulary/AP Photo)

According to a police statement released today to end a week of rampant media speculation, the bodies of Christopher Foster, 50, and his wife, Jillian, 49 were found Friday, and a bullet was found in Jillian's head. A third body, which police believe is their daughter, Kirstie, 15, was found Sunday but has not yet been identified.

Detective Superintendent Jon Groves of the West Mercia Constabulary said in a statement that "the location of the third body found on Sunday suggests that it is Kirstie Foster, but further tests are needed on this body to confirm identity."

Footage recovered from surveillance cameras show a man, who police believe was Christopher Foster, walking around the grounds of the mansion in the early hours last Tuesday morning. He appeared to be carrying a rifle in his hands.

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The fire broke out last Tuesday at the family home in Maesbrook in the west Midlands area of England around 5 a.m. and burned buildings on the property so badly that police were not able to fully enter the property until last Friday.

According to the police statement, the surveillance footage shows outbuildings going up in flames and a horse truck being driven in front of the gates of the mansion. In the footage, a man who police believe is Foster is seen getting out of the truck and shooting two of the tires.

Groves, who is leading the investigation, said he had decided to reveal details of the investigation in an effort to end the speculation that was taking place in the media.

"We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths at this stage. This was a terrible tragedy, and our thoughts remain with the families of the Fosters at this time," he said in the statement.

A .22-caliber rifle legally owned by Christopher Foster was found near the bodies. It has not yet been established if it was the murder weapon.