Religious ceremony at double murder scene
The last remains of murdered Shropshire teenager Kirstie Foster have been laid to rest, family members revealed today.The last remains of murdered Shropshire teenager Kirstie Foster have been laid to rest, family members revealed today. Rubble, which her relatives believed contained some of her remains, has been buried in the grounds of her former family home at Osbaston House, Maesbrook, near Oswestry. The 15-year-old schoolgirl was killed by her father, failed businessman Chris Foster, in a murder spree at the house in August. Foster also shot his wife Jill before burning down their luxury home and killing himself. Police think he went on the killing spree because he was in millions of pounds' worth of debt. Kirstie's uncle Andrew Foster said today the bank which now owns the grounds of Osbaston House agreed they could bury the rubble there. He said: "That took place a few weeks ago and we also had a small religious ceremony when it was done. "There is still rubble there but the rubble which we think contained any of her remains has been buried. It was difficult but it was important that anything which contained her remains was buried and not left lying around." Read more in the Shropshire Star
Rubble, which her relatives believed contained some of her remains, has been buried in the grounds of her former family home at Osbaston House, Maesbrook, near Oswestry.
The 15-year-old schoolgirl was killed by her father, failed businessman Chris Foster, in a murder spree at the house in August.
Foster also shot his wife Jill before burning down their luxury home and killing himself.
Police think he went on the killing spree because he was in millions of pounds' worth of debt.
Kirstie's uncle Andrew Foster said today the bank which now owns the grounds of Osbaston House agreed they could bury the rubble there.
He said: "That took place a few weeks ago and we also had a small religious ceremony when it was done.
"There is still rubble there but the rubble which we think contained any of her remains has been buried. It was difficult but it was important that anything which contained her remains was buried and not left lying around."
Mr Foster said a presentation ceremony today in which the family will hand over a trophy at the national Riding for the Disabled Association championships in Kirstie's honour would also be a difficult occasion.
The schoolgirl was a fanatical horse rider and competed throughout Shropshire.
The Kirstie Foster Trophy will be presented by members of her family at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire.
