An inquest has heard horrific new details of the deaths of two brothers, who were discovered strangled to death in their own home. Nine-year-old Alexander and seven-year-old Maximus were found dead at their home in Belvedere in south-east London, where their mother Nadja De Jager, 47, was also found deceased.
Officers have confirmed that nobody is being pursued in connection with the tragedy.
On March 9, police were called to the family home in response to a report of concern for their welfare, The Sun reports.
Maximus was found dead on the bed, the inquest heard, while his big brother Alexander was seen laying on the floor next to him. Nadja was found hanging. Their father formally identified the bodies.
Tributes from parents and classmates flooded in in the wake of the horrific scene.
According to The Sun, one touching note read: “To Alex and Maxy’s family. Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your beautiful boys and their mum. We are thinking of you. Love the Mandalias.”
Their son, Noah, wrote to his lost friends: “I will miss you in class and when we played games. Bye, love Noah.”
The boys’ school, Belvedere Infant and Junior School, said in a statement: “Alex and Max were truly wonderful members of our school community and we will remember them with great fondness and love.
“They were loving and caring boys who had a real hunger to learn.
“Both were model pupils and it was clear that they were each other’s best friend.
“They will be hugely missed by pupils and staff alike, and forever be part of our hearts at Belvedere.
“Our deepest condolences are with the family and their friends during this difficult time and in due course we will share details of a fitting memorial for the brothers at Belvedere.
“For now, our immediate priority has been to make sure we have support in place for the children and staff to help them come to terms with what has happened, including through specialist counselling.
“The death of any child is a terrible tragedy, but our school community will come together to grieve and to be there for each other.
“Belvedere is a warm and loving place and we will come through this together.”
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