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Crossbow killer Kyle Clifford pleads guilty to killing BBC commentator's wife and daughters

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Updated 11:48 22 Jan 2025 GMTPublished 10:57 22 Jan 2025 GMT

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Crossbow killer Kyle Clifford pleads guilty to killing BBC commentator's wife and daughters

The man known as the Crossbow killer has changed his plea and pleaded guilty to the crimes

Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair

Kyle Clifford, the man known as 'crossbow killer', appeared at Cambridge Crown Court today and changed his plea on three counts of murder to guilty.

Clifford, now 26, was arrested on suspicion of murdering three women, Carol Hunt and her daughters Hannah and Louise at their family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on 9 July, 2024.

Clifford was previously in a relationship with Louise, 25.

Kyle Clifford murdered his ex-girlfriend, as well as her mother and sister (Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)
Kyle Clifford murdered his ex-girlfriend, as well as her mother and sister (Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)

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The Brit was arrested following a manhunt, though he was not able to be interviewed as he was in hospital getting treated for a self-inflicted injury.

Appearing in court today, Clifford dramatically changed his plea of murder to guilty, while also admitting to false imprisonment after tying Louise up, and two counts of possession of offensive weapons with regards to a 10-inch butcher's knife and crossbow.

The charge regarding false imprisonment states that he allegedly 'assaulted and unlawfully and injuriously imprisoned Louise Hunt and detained her against her will'.

Police arrived at the home at around 7.10pm after Hannah called authorities, fearing that she would die after she was shot and her sister and mother were attacked.

Sisters Hannah and Louise Hunt were also killed in Clifford's brutal attack (PA)
Sisters Hannah and Louise Hunt were also killed in Clifford's brutal attack (PA)

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She was found in the main doorway of the house with a crossbow bolt to the chest and was still alive, while the court was told that Louise was tied up with the front door wide open.

Carol was found with major stab wounds to the knee, hands, back and torso after the attack.

Following the manhunt, Clifford was eventually found injured in Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield, north London.

He has been remanded into custody ahead of a further trial later this year for the charge of rape at the same court - a charge of which he has denied.

Racing commentator John Hunt with his wife Carol (BBC)
Racing commentator John Hunt with his wife Carol (BBC)

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The three victims were the wife and daughters of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, who was told of the tragic event as he returned from work at Lingfield Park.

Releasing a joint statement with surviving daughter Amy, John said that their feelings 'cannot be put into words'.

“We would like to thank people for their kind messages and for the support we have received in recent days," they stated.

"These have provided great comfort to us for which we are very grateful."

Clifford is facing multiple charges in Crown Court (Hertfordshire Police/PA Wire)
Clifford is facing multiple charges in Crown Court (Hertfordshire Police/PA Wire)

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He also said that his daughter was 'inspirational, adding: "Notwithstanding the horrid evil that's swept through our lives, wreaking devastation on an unimaginable scale, the counter to that has been the breathtaking messages of support, some of which are still to be read.

"Amy, my eldest daughter, has been magnificently inspirational with her control and support for me, which I am trying so hard to replicate."

They concluded: "Every message has felt so important, the same as a reassuring hug. We know people are worried about us. We will get through this."

Featured Image Credit: Hertfordshire Police/PA Wire / Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Topics: UK News, Crime

Joshua Nair
Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair is a journalist at LADbible. Born in Malaysia and raised in Dubai, he has always been interested in writing about a range of subjects, from sports to trending pop culture news. After graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a BA in Media, Journalism and Publishing, he got a job freelance writing for SPORTbible while working in marketing before landing a full-time role at LADbible. Unfortunately, he's unhealthily obsessed with Manchester United, which takes its toll on his mental and physical health. Daily.

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