Woman and two boys found dead in south London
Officers were called to Belvedere, near Bexleyheath on Thursday morning.
Last updated 10th Mar 2023
Detectives have named three people found dead at an address in south London.
They are 47-year-old Nadja De Jager, and her two sons, nine-year-old Alexander and seven-year-old Maximus.
Police were called at 11:50hrs on Thursday, 9th of March to concerns for the welfare of those living at an address on Mayfield Road in Belvedere.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended, where the three were found dead inside
Next of kin have been notified.
Post-mortem examinations will be arranged in due course.
The Met’s Specialist Crime Command is leading the investigation.
At this early stage, detectives are not actively seeking anyone else in connection with the investigation.
Some of the neighbours have told us the family very much kept themselves to themselves.
One said: "I'm very surprised and upset they didn't want to communicate with anybody, but in hindsight what can you do, apart from respect their privacy."
A crime scene remains in place.
Detective Inspector Ollie Stride, investigating said: “This is a deeply sad case and we are continuing to establish the circumstances that led to this tragic incident.
“I would like to thank the local community for their cooperation while our officers go about their enquiries.
“Our thoughts today are very much with the family as they struggle to come to terms with their loss and we ask that their privacy be respected at this extremely difficult time.”
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