Emma Pattison: Epsom College ‘to close days’ as police investigate headteacher ‘murder-suicide’

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Emma Pattison, 45, was found dead with her husband George Pattison, 39, and their seven-year-old daughter Lettie at their home in the grounds of Epsom College in Surrey on Sunday. Acting headmaster Paul Williams announced on Tuesday that the school will close until after the half-term break following the “incredibly distressing” details about how Mrs Pattison died, according to the BBC. open image in gallery Emma Pattison, her husband George and their daughter Lettie were all found dead Surrey Police said Mr Pattison legally owned a gun that was discovered at the scene of the tragedy. “The impact on your children cannot be underestimated and we are doing everything we possibly can to support them in whatever way they need.” open image in gallery Police at the scene of the suspected murder suicide The Times reported that Mrs Pattison had contacted a close relative with concerns about her husband in the hours before the killings, and when they arrived at the house they found all three members of the family dead.