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Nicholas Prosper planned biggest massacre of the century

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Nicholas Prosper used a shotgun to kill his mother, brother and sister in Luton .

The 19-year-old was arrested in the hours after the murders but told police of his " Friday the 13th " plan to kill 30 pupils.

He said his plot was interrupted by his mother who woke up before he could kill her and his siblings in their sleep.

Prosecutor: "What drove him on most was the desire to be famous or infamous" Luton Crown Court heard he had researched mass shootings around the world.

Prosper was visibly uncomfortable at times during the hearing.

He held his head in his hands and covered his ears as evidence was read out.

His father said: "The pain of our loss will never be healed, this includes my whole family" Judge Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb adjourned the hearing until Wednesday when she is due to pass sentence.

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informal

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English

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42

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offensive

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