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Ellen Kirwin

Epsom College headteacher and daughter died of shotgun wounds

A headteacher and her daughter died of shotgun wounds it has been revealed.

Emma Pattison, 45, died of shock, haemorrhage and shotgun wounds to the chest and abdomen, Surrey Coroner's Court has heard. Her seven-year-old daughter Lettie died of a shotgun wound to the head.

It is believed that the mother and daughter were murdered by husband George, who also died in the shooting. They were all found dead at their home in the grounds of Epsom College on February 5.

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It is believed that Mr Pattison killed his wife and daughter before taking his own life. Following their deaths, Mrs Pattison and Lettie’s loved ones said: "To see the esteem in which Emma is held by all who knew her is an enormous comfort.

"She was everything one could hope for in a daughter, sister, mother, wife, friend, teacher and so much more. We are an extremely close family and family was at the centre of Emma and Lettie’s universe.

"The Epsom College community had become part of that universe for them both. Seven-year-old Lettie was Emma’s pride and joy: an adorable, vibrant little girl with a compelling curiosity, a heart-melting smile and an intellect beyond her years.

"The two of them were inseparable and we take comfort in that they will remain so. Emma had a warm, welcoming smile and sparkling, blue eyes, full of optimism. Over the last 11 days, we’ve noticed the sky has been bright blue, with at times a warm glow of pink."

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