Who was Emma Pattison’s husband George?
GEORGE PATTISON was found dead in February 2023, along with his wife and daughter.
George died of a gunshot wound to the head in the tragic "murder-suicide".
What happened on that day?
On February 5, 2023, George, 39, along with his wife Emma Pattison, 45, and daughter Lettie, seven, were found dead on the grounds of Epsom College.
Cops were called to the £42,000-a-year private school in Surrey at 1am.
Emma was shot in the chest and abdomen while her daughter Lettie died of an shotgun wound to the head.
George died from a self-inflicted shot to the head.
An inquest into the deaths opened on February 28, 2023.
Who was Emma Pattison's husband George?
George was a chartered accountant, born in March 1983.
He was director of a management consultancy firm called Tanglewood 2016.
He assumed his role on October 26, 2016, according to Companies House.
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George and wife Emma lived on the grounds of Epsom College, with their daughter Lettie and pet Labrador, Bella.
Emma was an esteemed headteacher, who took the helm at the college in September 2022, becoming the first female to be appointed into the role.
She had previously been head of Croydon High School, a role which she held from 2016 to 2022.
Who has paid tribute to the family?
Dr Alastair Wells, Chair of the Board of Governors at Epsom College, wrote: “On behalf of everyone at Epsom College, I want to convey our utter shock and disbelief at this tragic news.
"Our immediate thoughts and condolences are with Emma’s family, friends and loved ones, and to the many pupils and colleagues whose lives she enriched throughout her distinguished career. "
Chloe Rathbone, 27, a nursery worker who previously looked after Lettie, told The Times: “I knew Emma, George and Lettie and I am utterly heartbroken over this news.
“They were such a lovely family and Lettie was perfect in every way.”
On Sunday, February 5, 2023, Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey said: “On behalf of Surrey Police, my team, and I, I first want to express my sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Emma, Lettie, and George, as well as to the students and staff of Epsom College, for their tragic loss.
“I want to give my assurance that we will conduct a thorough investigation into what took place last night, and hope to be able to bring some peace in these traumatic circumstances. I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.”
Others have paid tribute with one saying: "As an OE who met Emma Pattison just 3 months ago, I am overwhelmed with sadness.
"She was a joy to meet, and I was so looking forward to meeting her again on Founder's Day."
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A second added: "Every Head in the country and every school in the land will be keeping the Epsom community in their thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come.
"Our love to you all as you process this news and keep watch over a devastated community."