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16:03 GMT, Tuesday, 2 September 2008 17:03 UK

In pictures: Burnt-out mansion

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It is now a week since a huge fire devastated the Shropshire home of millionaire businessman Christopher Foster.

Search team

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The bodies of Foster and his wife Jillian were found inside the property, near Maesbrook, along with another body, thought to be their daughter Kirstie, 15.

Police officer

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A post-mortem examination found Mrs Foster died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head.

Room at Osbaston House

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Detectives believe Foster killed his wife and daughter before setting fire to the property and killing himself.

Window at Osbaston House

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Foster became a millionaire by developing insulation technology for oil rigs but his company Ulva Ltd had gone into liquidation.

Burnt out Range Rover

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A number of vehicles, including this Range Rover, were destroyed in the fierce blaze.

Floral tributes at Osbaston House

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Floral tributes to the family have been left outside the house.

Osbaston House

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The Fosters were last seen alive when they attended a friend's barbecue on 25 August. The family went home and Kirstie is thought to have stayed up chatting online until 0100 BST the next day.

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