On-the-run IT expert husband is pictured on CCTV at Heathrow Airport leaving UK - before his wife and two daughters aged 10 and 15 were found murdered at their £1.3m luxury home

By ADAM POGRUND, REPORTER and VIVEK CHAUDHARY, SENIOR REPORTER Published: 10:00, 8 July 2026 | Updated: 13:29, 8 July 2026 This is the moment an executive businessman wanted for the murder of his wife and daughters flees the UK. Ndodana Tshuma, 45, also known as Mark, was captured on CCTV footage at Heathrow airport on Saturday as he fled to Zimbabwe two days before the bodies of his wife, Zandile Tshuma, and children, Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, were found in their home in Bedford. Tshuma, a £100,000-a-year senior IT manager, was seen dressed in black, with a blue sweater and apple watch, clutching a bottle of Coke, water, holding a boarding pass and pushing a suitcase as he went through an E-gate at Heathrow. Ndodana Tshuma, 45, also known as Mark, was captured on CCTV footage at Heathrow airport on Saturday as he fled to Zimbabwe Following a wellness check, police found the bodies of Zandile Tshuma and her two children, whose ages are unknown  The murder suspect is named as Mark Tshuma, a senior IT manager, who police believe has fled the country Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have heard or seen anything, particularly on Friday and Saturday, to come forward Bedfordshire Police described its investigation as 'incredibly complex' and has deployed specialist teams. Assistant Chief Constable John Murphy said: 'This is a deeply distressing incident in which a mother and her two children are believed to have been murdered. 'Our thoughts are first and foremost with all those affected.'  'This is the early stages of what is an incredibly complex investigation. We are committing all necessary resources to establish exactly what has happened and to find the person responsible. 'As a result of enquiries undertaken so far, we have identified a suspect, who was known to all three victims, and who we believe has since left the country. The family were said to have originated from Zimbabwe. A neighbour who had lived next to the family for two years described them as 'decent' and 'quite well to do'. She told the Daily Mail: 'They had a five series BMW, which I'd see them cleaning. He must have had a good job to afford that and to buy the house which has been renovated in the last few years.' The detached house, bought two years ago for £1.3 million by Tshuma – who has a degree in Computing Informatics from the University of Plymouth – has a swimming pool, four bedrooms and four bathrooms. A grieving woman, who laid flowers outside the house on Tuesday evening said: 'We are really sorry to lose her, she was such a gracious mother'  The detached house occupied by Tshuma has a swimming pool, four bedrooms and four bathrooms and previously went on the market for £1.4million One of the bedrooms in the house is seen here. Anyone with information about the incident or who noticed suspicious activity in Carnoustie Drive has been asked to contact police Assistant Chief Constable John Murphy added: 'While there is nothing to suggest there is any wider risk to the public, we will be increasing the police presence in and around the area to support the investigation and provide reassurance to residents.'   'I would also ask people to be mindful of the privacy of the victims and avoid speculating about what might have happened.' Anyone with information about the incident or who noticed suspicious activity in Carnoustie Drive has been asked to contact police.  According to Tshuma's Linkedin profile, he studied Management Information Systems at Solusi University in Zimbabwe before completing his Bachelor of Sciences degree in Plymouth. He later studied for a diploma in Business Systems Analysis and Design at City St George's, University of London. Tshuma describes himself as a 'results oriented and energetic IT leader'.