Dad kills himself and family at detached Bradford house

By The Newsroom
Published 28th Oct 2014, 08:45 BST
The scene in Bradford, where the bodies of a man, a woman and two teenagers have been found. Pictures: Ross Parry AgencyThe scene in Bradford, where the bodies of a man, a woman and two teenagers have been found. Pictures: Ross Parry Agency
The scene in Bradford, where the bodies of a man, a woman and two teenagers have been found. Pictures: Ross Parry Agency
A FATHER is believed to have murdered his wife and two teenage daughters before killing himself at their house in Bradford.

The bodies of Jitendra Lad, 49, his wife, Daksha Lad, 44, and their daughters, Trisha, 19, and Nisha, 16, were found at their detached home in Clayton, last night.

Police launched a murder investigation but said they are not looking for anyone else in relation the deaths.

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They said early indications suggest the bodies may have been in the house “for some time” but have given no details of the circumstances in which they were found.

The scene in Bradford, where the bodies of a man, a woman and two teenagers have been found. Pictures: Ross Parry AgencyThe scene in Bradford, where the bodies of a man, a woman and two teenagers have been found. Pictures: Ross Parry Agency
The scene in Bradford, where the bodies of a man, a woman and two teenagers have been found. Pictures: Ross Parry Agency

Tributes were paid to the “lovely” family.

Both girls are thought to have attended Thornton Grammar School in the city and Trisha was in the second year of a biochemistry degree at Leeds University.

Jessica Garside, a friend of the older sister, said: “She was so lovely. She always had a bright smile on her face.

“She was always happy.”

The scene in Bradford, where the bodies of a man, a woman and two teenagers have been found. Pictures: Ross Parry AgencyThe scene in Bradford, where the bodies of a man, a woman and two teenagers have been found. Pictures: Ross Parry Agency
The scene in Bradford, where the bodies of a man, a woman and two teenagers have been found. Pictures: Ross Parry Agency

She said: “Even when I saw her round school she would always smile and say ‘hello’ and check I’m all right. I think that was the general gist of the family.”

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Melissa Taylor, president of the Faculty of Biological Sciences Society at the university, said on Twitter: “Heartbreaking to hear about the death of Trisha Lad, such a lovely, well-liked person. Rest in Peace.”

Steph Mapplebeck said: “Trisha Lad was one of the sweetest and kindest people I have met whilst studying at Leeds. What a heartbreaking loss. Rest in peace.”

A spokesman for the University of Leeds said: “This is dreadful and shocking news and our thoughts are with Trisha’s friends and loved ones.”

Trisha (left), 19, and Nisha, 17, LadTrisha (left), 19, and Nisha, 17, Lad
Trisha (left), 19, and Nisha, 17, Lad

Chris Sampson, headteacher of Thornton Grammar, said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened by these tragic deaths. Our thoughts are with the family’s relatives and friends. We will be helping the police with their inquiry in any way we can.”

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Mr and Mrs Lad both worked as clerical officers at Bradford council, where colleagues were said to be “very upset”.

David Green, leader of the local authority, said: “Local people are shocked and saddened by the news of this terrible event and our sympathy goes out to the wider family, friends and neighbours of this family.

“The husband and wife of the family... both worked for Bradford Council and councillors and employees are very upset after hearing the dreadful news of their deaths.”

Detective Superintendent Simon Atkinson speaks to the media during a press conference at the scene in the Clayton area of BradfordDetective Superintendent Simon Atkinson speaks to the media during a press conference at the scene in the Clayton area of Bradford
Detective Superintendent Simon Atkinson speaks to the media during a press conference at the scene in the Clayton area of Bradford

Neighbour Barry Hawkins said: “I used to say hello to the mum and dad and I used to see the daughter go to school. I’ve seen them grow up.

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