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In August 2008 Jill Foster and her 15 year old daughter Kirstie were shot and killed by their husband and father Christopher Foster. A successful businessman who was staring down the loss of his empire and home – he shot and killed his wife and daughter before killing his dogs and horses and setting his house on fire and taking his own life. Having talked about taking his life in the months before, Foster was a cry for help that no one heard.

This is the story of The Foster Family.

Information and support

· Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans

· National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247

· Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA

· Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk

· Mental health support USA I'm looking for mental health help for myself | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

· Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)

References

Clare Laxton is fundraising for Women's Aid Federation Of England (justgiving.com)

Watch Crimes That Shook Britain S4 | Prime Video (amazon.co.uk)

Christopher Foster | Crime + Investigation UK (crimeandinvestigation.co.uk)

Sister of mum killed by 'mansion monster' refuses to visit her grave because he is buried NEXT TO HER - Mirror Online

Brother's plea on Oswestry mansion tragedy | Shropshire Star

Piper Alpha - Wikipedia

Chris Foster, The Millionaire in So Much Debt He Committed Familicide – History and Things

'I've thought about doing myself in loads of times ...' | Crime | The Guardian

Foster family funerals held | Shropshire Star

Credits

Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton

Produced by: Clare Laxton

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