Osbaston House news


Murder mansion Osbaston House’s 16-acre site on sale

The Shropshire estate where failed businessman Christopher Foster murdered his wife and daughter and killed himself has been put up for sale.


Brother of Osbaston House killer says he was sex abuser

The brother of failed businessman Christopher Foster, who killed his wife and daughter before setting fire to their Shropshire home, has claimed he was sexually abused by him when they were younger.


Police probe Osbaston House gun claim

West Mercia Police have launched an inquiry into how the Shropshire businessman who shot dead his family at Osbaston House, near Oswestry, was allowed to keep an arsenal of weapons after threatening to kill his accountant.


Osbaston House demolition ‘wipes away’ Foster family memories

The demolition of the house where failed Shropshire businessman Christopher Foster murdered his wife Jill and daughter Kirstie before killing himself has ‘wiped away’ the last memories of the family, his brother said today.


Murdered girl’s uncle plans her memorial at Osbaston House

The uncle of murdered teenage schoolgirl Kirstie Foster has been told he must ask the new owners of Osbaston House for permission to put a memorial to her in the grounds where she is buried.


Demolition of Osbaston House ruins begins

Demolition work has started at Osbaston House – the Shropshire mansion where businessman Christopher Foster murdered his wife and teenage daughter.


Police forensics investigators commended for Foster tragedy work

Police forensic investigators have been commended for their work at a burnt-out Shropshire home where the bodies of three family members were recovered.


Anger at ‘ghouls’ trespassing at Osbaston House

THE BROTHER of failed businessman Christopher Foster, who murdered his wife and daughter at his Shropshire home, today hit out at ghouls for showing a “lack of respect” by trespassing on the grounds.


Osbaston House photographs posted on internet

Disturbing photographs of the remains of Osbaston House, the Shropshire home where failed businessman Christopher Foster murdered his wife and daughter are appearing on the internet.


Remains of Foster home to be demolished

The house where a failed Shropshire businessman murdered his wife and daughter is to be demolished to make way for a luxury home.


Quiet village marks anniversary

The murder spree at Osbaston House shocked the nation and was headline news for weeks. It also plunged Maesbrook, a normally quiet corner of Shropshire, into the media spotlight.


Foster family’s looting upset

The brother of murderer Christopher Foster today said people were failing to treat the remains of the Shropshire mansion with respect – a year to the day after the killings at the home.


One year on from Foster tragedy

Residents of Maesbrook were today remembering the events of 12 months ago when failed Shropshire businessman Christopher Foster killed his wife and daughter and then himself in a murder spree.


Religious ceremony at double murder scene

The last remains of murdered Shropshire teenager Kirstie Foster have been laid to rest, family members revealed today.


Horse riders to honour Kirstie

Murdered Shropshire teenager Kirstie Foster is to be remembered this month at the national Riding for the Disabled Association championships.


Private probe on Foster fire

The brother of murder in the mansion killer Christopher Foster has called in a private detective to investigate the case.


Riding centre in Kirstie’s memory

The grounds of the Shropshire mansion where failed businessman Christopher Foster killed his wife and daughter and then himself could be turned into an equestrian centre for disabled riders.


Foster tragedy back in the headlines

This week’s headlines have been dominated by the inquest into the Foster family tragedy at Osbaston House. Find out more with our weekly Sunday Supplement podcast.


Kirstie’s name will live on

The family of Kirstie Foster, killed by her businessman father before he destroyed their £1.15 million home in a massive blaze, has vowed her memory will live on.


Dreams in dust

On August 26 last year Christopher Foster knew the world he had known as a millionaire was about to crumble around him – within hours his wife Jill and daughter Kirstie would finally discover the huge debt he had hidden from them.


Foster inquest verdict

Ruined Shropshire millionaire Christopher Foster unlawfully killed his wife Jill and daughter Kirstie, 15, before committing suicide, a coroner ruled today.


Police give Foster inquest verdict

After the inquest verdict the police gave their reaction. See the video here.

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