Former Soldier Denies Rape Allegation Before Brutal Triple Murder of BBC Commentators Family

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Kyle Clifford, a former soldier, has denied allegations that he raped his ex-girlfriend, Louise Hunt, before murdering her, her mother Carol Hunt, and her sister Hannah Hunt in a shocking attack. The court heard how Clifford, 26, committed "acts of extreme violence" at the Hunt family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9 last year.  

 

 

During the trial at Cambridge Crown Court, the prosecution described Clifford’s attack as premeditated and meticulously planned. Alison Morgan KC, for the prosecution, stated that Clifford, angered by Louise’s decision to end their relationship, had assumed that her family had influenced her decision. Following the breakup on June 26, he began preparing for an attack, purchasing weapons and equipment designed for a multi-person assault that included the planned restraint and rape of Louise.  

 

 

Morgan told the jury that Clifford had deceived Carol Hunt to gain entry to the family home. Once inside, he fatally stabbed her before waiting for Louise to return. “The defendant then waited for Louise Hunt to enter the property, before restraining, raping, and ultimately murdering her with a crossbow,” she stated. Hannah Hunt, 28, was also shot and killed when she returned home from work.  

 

 

Following the murders, Clifford fled the scene, sparking a 22-hour manhunt before being found with self-inflicted injuries at Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield. He was taken to the hospital for life-saving surgery and is now paralyzed from the chest down after shooting himself with the crossbow.  

 

The court was told that Clifford and Louise had been in a relationship for 18 months after meeting online. However, she had expressed concerns to friends about his “nasty temper.” The Hunt family reportedly found him “disrespectful, rude, and arrogant” and hoped Louise would end the relationship.  

 

Evidence was presented that Louise had documented her concerns about Clifford in a phone note five days before the murders. She described him as “racist,” intolerant of transgender people, and someone who frequently used belittling language. She also mentioned his regular visits to his imprisoned brother, noting that he never acknowledged the seriousness of his sibling’s crimes.  

 

Investigations revealed that in the days leading up to the attack, Clifford had conducted online searches for crossbows and accessed pornography. He had also written what appeared to be a suicide note on his phone. CCTV footage captured him buying 30 meters of rope, petrol cans, and duct tape, as well as purchasing a crossbow and airgun online.  

 

On the day of the attack, Clifford visited a garden center with his family before driving to the Hunt residence, arriving at 1:07 PM. A recorded conversation on the home’s doorbell camera captured his interaction with Carol Hunt, who allowed him inside under the belief he was returning Louise’s belongings. Within minutes, he fatally stabbed her.  

 

Louise, who operated a dog-grooming business from a garden pod in the backyard, remained unaware of the attack while continuing to serve clients. Forensic analysis later confirmed beyond reasonable doubt that “penetrative sexual activity took place,” Morgan told the jury. Clifford’s defense team, however, claimed that any sexual contact had been consensual and had occurred on June 23.  

 

After the attack on Louise, Clifford used her phone to browse Instagram and text her father, John Hunt, to determine when he would be home. When Hannah arrived at 6:50 PM, CCTV audio recorded the sound of a crossbow bolt being fired. A few minutes later, Hannah was heard exclaiming, “Kyle, I swear to God,” before messaging her partner, Alex Klein, with a desperate plea: “Call police… immediately. To mine. Now. Kyle here. Police now. He’s tying us up.”  

 

Screams followed, and another crossbow bolt was fired at 6:54 PM, killing Hannah. She managed to dial 999 using her mother’s phone and identified Clifford as the attacker before she succumbed to her injuries.  

 

Emergency services arrived at the scene to find Carol and Louise already deceased, while paramedics attempted, unsuccessfully, to save Hannah.  

While recovering in the hospital, Clifford reportedly told police, “What I have done is atrocious.” He has since pleaded guilty to the three murders, false imprisonment of Louise, and two counts of possessing offensive weapons. However, he continues to deny the charge of rape.  

The trial is ongoing.

 

Based on a report by The Times  2025-03-06

 

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[Purdey]

The military spends a lot of money teaching soldiers how to kill and then we are surprised when they do 

[Bkk Brian]

1 minute ago, Purdey said:

The military spends a lot of money teaching soldiers how to kill and then we are surprised when they do 

Since when did the military teach soldiers to rape the daughter in front of the sister and mum then murder all three?

[Upnotover]

7 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Since when did the military teach soldiers to rape the daughter in front of the sister and mum then murder all three?

Did you read the report above?

[fredwiggy]

9 minutes ago, Purdey said:

The military spends a lot of money teaching soldiers how to kill and then we are surprised when they do 

They have to teach them how to kill so they survive and save others. Mental illness doesn't stop people from joining the military, police forces or the presidency.

[Chomper Higgot]

46 minutes ago, Purdey said:

The military spends a lot of money teaching soldiers how to kill and then we are surprised when they do 

Obviously not anything to do with his military training.

 

 

[Watawattana]

I guess a crossbow bolt through both knees and his ball sack, liberally doused with iodine every 20 minutes, might be considered too right wing a punishment?  Asking for a friend...

[Bkk Brian]

39 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

Did you read the report above?

Yes what did I miss that contradicts my post?

 

Here's another similar report:

 

Kyle Clifford: Killer 'raped ex-partner' during triple murder of BBC commentator's family, trial hears

https://news.sky.com/story/kyle-clifford-killer-raped-ex-partner-during-triple-murder-of-bbc-commentators-family-trial-hears-13321372

[Watawattana]

Such sick and misguided 'revenge'.  If I hadn't read all of the OP then I might have thought this was a Thai news story.

[phetphet]

6 minutes ago, Watawattana said:

I guess a crossbow bolt through both knees and his ball sack, liberally doused with iodine every 20 minutes, might be considered too right wing a punishment?  Asking for a friend...

i don't think he could feel it. According to the report he is paralysed from the chest down after shooting himself with the crossbow.

[Watawattana]

1 hour ago, phetphet said:

i don't think he could feel it. According to the report he is paralysed from the chest down after shooting himself with the crossbow.

Doh!!