The head of Epsom College hosted what has been described as an 'intimate' dinner party for friends just hours before apparently being shot by her husband, according to reports. Police believe Emma Pattison, 45, was killed by her husband, George Pattison, at their new home in the prestigious private school's grounds in Surrey last weekend.
The 39-year-old apparently then murdered their seven-year-old daughter Lettie before finally turning the gun on himself. The bodies of all three were discovered by police at the property in the early hours of Sunday. Police say they aren't looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.
Mrs Pattison's friends have spoken of having been at a get-together at the address on the Saturday evening, during which they claim to have had 'no inkling' that anything was wrong. According to The Sun, one guest said: "On Saturday night they threw a dinner party. It was quite an intimate affair and literally turned out to be their last supper. Nothing unusual happened. There were no arguments, no indication he would go on to do something so horrific a short time later."
