Nicholas Prosper, a 19-year-old obsessed with gaining infamy, shocked the nation with his violent actions that claimed the lives of his mother and two younger siblings.
His horrifying plan extended far beyond his home, with ambitions of carrying out a school massacre — a plot that was fortunately stopped before it escalated further.
Dark Ambitions Revealed
Prosper had spent over a year meticulously plotting his deadly rampage.
Driven by a twisted desire to surpass infamous mass killers, he envisioned making headlines as the deadliest attacker the world had ever seen.
His obsession was fueled by extensive online research into notorious shootings in countries like the United States, Norway, and Australia.
He studied attack methods, read about infamous criminals, and even created detailed plans for his intended massacre.
The Family Murders
On September 13, Prosper’s deadly scheme unfolded.
Early that morning, he shot his mother, Juliana Falcon, in the head as she attempted to fight back.
Her body was later found in the hallway.
He then turned to his 16-year-old brother Kyle, launching a brutal assault that involved over 100 stab wounds before ultimately shooting him as well.
His youngest victim was his 13-year-old sister, Giselle, whom he shot in the eye as she cowered under the dining room table.
Disturbingly, Prosper had previously recorded a video warning that her face would be mutilated.
A Deadly Plan to Target a School
Following the triple murder, Prosper intended to storm St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Luton — a place he once attended.
Armed with a shotgun, a knife, and extra ammunition, he planned to kill at least 30 children and teachers as they arrived for the school day.
However, before he could reach the school, Prosper was intercepted by police officers who noticed him wandering the streets with blood on his hands.
This chance encounter prevented what could have been a far greater tragedy.
Chilling Footage and Disturbing Obsession
During the court proceedings, prosecutors revealed disturbing footage of Prosper posing with a wooden plank, mimicking a firearm — a chilling precursor to his violent intentions.
Evidence also showed Prosper had been obsessed with violent video games, notably The Walking Dead, where he appeared to struggle distinguishing fiction from reality.
He claimed his sister deserved to be harmed due to her in-game decisions, demonstrating a deeply warped mindset.
His online activity painted a grim picture of his interests, including violent content, disturbing forums, and vile comments related to child abuse — even leading to his ban from a notorious gore website.
The Failed Shooting Plot
Prosper had meticulously planned his school attack.
He forged a firearms certificate, allowing him to purchase a shotgun just one day before the murders.
Investigators discovered diagrams of classrooms with phrases like “Kill all” scrawled beside them.
He even chose to wear a distinct black and yellow tracksuit, mirroring the iconic look from Kill Bill.
His plot, however, was foiled when local officers noticed him acting suspiciously, ending his twisted mission before it reached the school.
Sentencing and Aftermath
During his court appearance, Prosper displayed no emotion as he pleaded guilty to the murders of his mother, brother, and sister.
He also admitted to obtaining a firearm illegally and carrying a knife in public.
Prosecutors described his actions as “killing for the sake of killing,” motivated purely by his desire for infamy.
Community leaders, school officials, and local authorities expressed shock and grief over the incident.
While the tragedy deeply impacted Luton, many have commended the officers who unknowingly prevented a larger-scale catastrophe.
Remembering the Victims
Family members paid tribute to the lives lost.
Juliana was remembered as a loving mother dedicated to her children and charitable work.
Kyle was described as a funny, creative teen who thrived on social media and had a bright future ahead.
Giselle was cherished as a kind-hearted, cheerful young girl who adored her family.
While the tragic loss of three innocent lives cannot be undone, the bravery of those who stopped Prosper’s twisted ambitions ensured no more lives were taken that day.