Who is Emma Pattison? Headmistress of Epsom College who was found dead at school
EMMA Pattison was the headmistress of Epsom College who was found dead at the school on February 5, this year.
Her body, along with those of her husband and daughter, were discovered by cops at around 1am.
Who is Emma Pattison?
Emma, 42, was the head of the prestigious Epsom College in Surrey, where fees cost £42,000 a year.
Jeremy Vine and Nicholas Witchell are among the school’s alumni.
Emma has been described as a “wonderful teacher” and “delightful” person.
The school community have been left reeling at the “traumatic” loss.
Emma was appointed the school’s first-ever female head in September last year.
She revealed to pupils in December that the family had bought a labrador, named Bella, to live with them within the school grounds.
She said: “In terms of transition it’s been a really big change for my family. We’ve moved house – we’ve bought a dog.
“I’ve got a new job, my husband has got a new job, that wasn’t meant to happen but it did and my daughter has started a new school so there’s been a lot of change for us as a family.”
Dr Alastair Wells, Chair of the Board of Governors at Epsom College, said, “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.
“Emma was a wonderful teacher, but most of all she was a delightful person. In time we will commemorate Emma and her family, in the appropriate way, and in line with the wishes of her family.
“But for now, we ask that we are all given the time, space and respect we need to come to terms with this tragic loss.”
Who is Emma Pattison’s husband George?
Little, so far, has come to light about her 39-year-old husband George.
They had one daughter Lettie, 7, whose body was found along with her parents in a property on the grounds of the college.
How was Emma Pattison killed?
How Emma Pattison died is not yet known but police believe the deaths are an isolated incident with no third-party involvement.
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.”
Inspector Jon Vale, Epsom and Ewell’s Borough Commander, said: “We’re aware that this tragic incident will have caused concern and upset in the local community.
“While this is believed to be an isolated incident, in the coming days, our local officers will remain in the area to offer reassurance to students, parents, teachers, and the local community.
“I would like to thank the school and the community for their understanding and patience while the investigation continues.”
The three deaths have been reported to the coroner.
