During a recent trial, it was revealed that a 26-year-old man, Kyle Clifford, orchestrated a horrific attack on his former partner’s family out of a sense of rejection and heartbreak. The chilling events unfolded in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9, 2024, when Clifford brutally murdered his ex-partner, Louise Hunt, her sister Hannah Hunt, and their mother Carol Hunt. The prosecutor, Alison Morgan KC, shared harrowing details of the crime with the court.
According to the prosecution, Clifford not only took the lives of the three women but also subjected Louise to an ordeal of rape and false imprisonment. Despite admitting to the murder charges, false imprisonment, and possession of offensive weapons, Clifford vehemently denied the accusation of rape.
During the trial at Cambridge Crown Court, Miss Morgan recounted the tragic sequence of events that unfolded on that fateful day. Carol Hunt, aged 61, met a tragic end after being stabbed, while Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, succumbed to fatal injuries inflicted by a crossbow at their residence in Ashlyn Close. These victims were none other than the wife and daughters of BBC racing commentator, John Hunt.
In a shocking revelation, it was disclosed that Clifford, a resident of Enfield, north London, acknowledged his role in the murders and admitted to unlawfully possessing both a knife and a crossbow. He also conceded to falsely imprisoning Louise and restraining her against her will. However, he vehemently contested the charge of rape brought against him.
Miss Morgan urged the jurors to carefully consider the rape allegation against Clifford, emphasizing the violent and spiteful nature of the act committed against Louise before her untimely demise. The trial shed light on the Hunt family’s living arrangements at the time of the tragedy, with Carol, John, Hannah, and Louise residing together at 19 Ashlyn Close.
Furthermore, the court learned that Clifford, a former military serviceman, became the subject of a manhunt following the gruesome incident. After evading authorities for several hours, he was eventually found injured in Lavender Hill Cemetery, Enfield, having attempted to take his own life with the crossbow.
As the trial continued, the presiding judge, Mr. Justice Bennathan, cautioned the jurors against assuming Clifford’s guilt in any additional offenses solely based on his admission of the murders. The case continued to unfold, revealing the tragic consequences of a love turned deadly.
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