Kyle Clifford Receives Three Whole Life Orders for Triple Murder in Bushey Using Crossbow and Knife

Kyle Clifford, a 26-year-old man from London, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with no possibility of parole for the murders of his ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt, her sister Hannah Hunt, and their mother Carol Hunt in July last year. The sentencing took place at Cambridge Crown Court, where Clifford was given three whole life orders for the crossbow and knife killings that occurred in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Clifford was also convicted of raping Louise, as well as charges of false imprisonment and possession of weapons. Clifford refused to attend his sentencing hearing, prompting criticism from the Prime Minister's office, which described such actions as 'cowardly'. The judge, Mr Justice Bennathan, declined to order Clifford to be forcibly brought to court, citing concerns over potential disruptions due to Clifford's disability. It was noted that Clifford had turned to Andrew Tate's content the night before the murders, which was mentioned in court as a possible influence on his actions. John Hunt, the BBC racing commentator and husband of Carol Hunt, delivered an emotional victim impact statement in court, describing Clifford as a 'psychopath' and expressing the profound loss felt by his family. Hunt's statement highlighted the kindness shown to Clifford by his family and the brutal nature of the attacks.