British police have launched an international manhunt for a Zimbabwean-born man suspected of killing his wife and two daughters at their home near Bedford in the United Kingdom before fleeing to Zimbabwe.
Bedfordshire Police identified Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma (45), also known as Mark, as the sole suspect in the deaths of his wife Nothabo Zandile Tshuma (42) and their daughters Natalie (15) and Nala (five).
The three were discovered dead at their £1.3 million home in Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham, after police forced entry on Monday following reports that the family had not been seen for several days.
Police said Tshuma, a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage, travelled to Zimbabwe after leaving the United Kingdom. Investigators released CCTV footage showing him at Heathrow Airport before his departure.
Detective Inspector Lee Martin, who is leading the murder investigation, directly appealed to Tshuma to surrender to authorities.
“Mark, I am now speaking to you directly. Unthinkable harm has been caused to those around you. Three innocent people have lost their lives in the worst possible circumstances, leaving your relatives and friends devastated,” he said.
“We are throwing the full weight of the law behind this investigation.”
The detective added that the investigation was being conducted across borders, with police working with national and international agencies to locate the suspect.
“Criminal investigations know no borders. We are actively working with national and international agencies to pursue every available line of inquiry to track you down and we will find you,” he said.
Police said Tshuma was listed as a director of Nexus Trove Holdings, a property company with assets exceeding £1 million. The firm recorded profits of more than £48 000 in 2024.
The murder investigation remains ongoing, with detectives gathering forensic evidence at the property, which is located in an upmarket residential development near a golf course.
Neighbours and community members have expressed shock over the deaths, with flowers placed outside the family home.
A mourner described Zandile as “a gracious mother” and expressed sadness over the loss of the family.
Zandile worked as an associate director at London-based Forensic Risk Alliance, where she specialised in fraud detection, anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance. She previously worked at KPMG, assisting financial institutions and energy firms in identifying financial risks.
Police are appealing to anyone with information on Tshuma’s whereabouts or the circumstances surrounding the deaths to come forward.
