The disturbing internet history of a triple killer

On a Friday morning last September, 18-year-old Nicholas Porsper was stopped by police in Luton, having already murdered his mother, younger brother, and sister, and planning a mass shooting at the primary school he once attended. The case is shocking and has sparked widespread concern about Porsper's background and the unanswered questions surrounding his motives and mental state.

Porsper lived in a government apartment in the Marsh Farm estate in Luton with his mother, Julianna, and two younger siblings, Kyle and Gisele. Police arrested Porsper after receiving reports of a disturbance, and discovered a loaded shotgun and over thirty rounds of ammunition in a bush. The nature of this case is extremely heinous, containing deeply disturbing details that require further investigation.

During Porsper's first court appearance, his father, Ray Porsper, shouted, "I still love you, son. It's not your fault, okay?" before breaking down in tears. On Monday, Porsper admitted to the murders. Police subsequently confirmed that he was planning an attack on St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Luton. Porsper had no prior contact with local mental health trusts, raising questions about early intervention and support systems.

Few details were disclosed during the ten-minute hearing, but an analysis of Porsper's internet browsing history by the BBC paints a disturbing picture. He appeared to frequently visit a website containing videos of people's final moments and showed a keen interest in mass shootings, including the 1999 Columbine High School massacre. He was banned from the website for making pro-paedophile comments and even admitted to watching infamous child sex abuse videos, although he was not charged with possession of such material.

Even more unsettling, Porsper seemed to develop a growing obsession with a child character named Clementine from "The Walking Dead" video game. In a video released after the killings, he said to the camera: "I am the chosen one; chosen by Clementine. I am guided, like Christians are guided by Jesus Christ." This bizarre statement underscores the depth of his psychological disturbance and potential delusions.

Porsper and his brother Kyle both attended Cardinal Newman Catholic School, which described Kyle as "a much-loved former student... known for his kindness and for being an 'outstanding friend' to many students." Given the disclosure of Porsper's planned mass shooting, the school said it wished to "reassure our community that the safety, well-being, and happiness of our students and staff will always be our top priority and will never be compromised." The school added: "The security of the school is constantly reviewed and monitored, which gives us confidence that the measures we have in place are robust and effective."

It remains unclear whether Porsper had any behavioral issues, whether he received any additional support, or whether he had an Education, Health, and Care Plan. Luton Borough Council's Labour leader, Hazel Simmons, said: "We are shocked, disturbed, and concerned to hear of the plans he had to cause further harm after the terrible murders." She said she had received emails from some parents of St. Joseph's Primary School students expressing their concerns.

"Clearly, I cannot underestimate how parents and the school are feeling at this moment, and I can assure them that we will do everything we can to work with them around the safety of the school and any other help they need at this moment," Ms. Simmons said. She added that she was unaware of any council-known issues with the family. All schools in Luton had already been asked to review security measures following a fatal knife attack at a school in Sheffield, but the council has asked them to conduct further reviews following Porsper's admission of guilt.

Porsper will receive a two-day sentencing hearing next week, at which more details will be revealed. But what is already clear is that his actions have devastated a family. Detective Chief Inspector Sam Hanner of Bedfordshire Police said: "This is a truly tragic and shocking case, where three innocent members of the same family were brutally murdered by their son and brother." The community mourns this immense loss and seeks answers to prevent future tragedies.