British police have officially released a photograph of a mother and her two daughters who were found dead inside their detached Bedfordshire home on Monday.The release coincides with a moving tribute from a local headteacher, as the international manhunt for the primary suspect, 45-year-old Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, intensifies.As reported, the suspect – who goes by the name Mark- is a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage. Authorities have confirmed he boarded a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zimbabwe on Saturday, two days before the tragic discovery.Mark Tshuma, at Heathrow Airport on Saturday. Image: Bedfordshire PoliceUK triple murder investigation expandsThe deceased have been identified as Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, alongside her two daughters, Natalie, 15, and five-year-old Nala. Bedfordshire Police forced entry into their Carnoustie Drive property in Great Denham after the family had not been seen for several days.The Great Denham community remains utterly devastated by the incident. Mourners have laid floral tributes outside the cordoned-off home, with neighbours remembering Zandile as a “gracious mother”.Tshuma has an extensive corporate IT background and previously served as a head of development in Milton Keynes. More recently, he runs a lucrative property business, Nexus Trove Holdings, from the family’s address, according to reports.Detective Inspector Lee Martin issued a direct appeal to the suspect, urging him to hand himself over to authorities.“Three innocent people have lost their lives in the worst possible circumstances, leaving your relatives and friends devastated,” Martin stated, adding that international agencies are actively pursuing him.Tributes pour in for Nala TshumaThe youngest victim, Nala, attended Pilgrims Pre Prep in Bedford. Staff at the institution described her as a much-loved member of the school community who brought joy to those around her every day.Head teacher Jo Webster shared that many staff members had the privilege of watching the young girl grow since she was just seven months old.“She was a little ray of sunshine, known for her inquisitive and bubbly nature, her positivity, happiness and her wonderful sense of humour,” Webster explained.While authorities believe Tshuma is currently in Zimbabwe, the African nation notably does not appear on the United Kingdom’s list of extradition treaty partners.
‘She was a little ray of sunshine’: UK teacher mourns murdered Tshuma child
