Murder and rape: ex-soldier in court for cruel crimes

Murder and rape: ex-soldier in court for cruel crimes

A shocking case shakes the United Kingdom: Kyle Clifford, a former soldier, is suspected of having brutally wiped out!

A crime that keeps the nation in suspense! Kyle Clifford, a 26-year-old ex-soldier of the British Army, is accused of having cruelly murdered on July 9, 2023 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, his ex-girlfriend Carol Hunt (61) and her two daughters (25) and Hannah (28). With a butcher knife and a crossbow, he is said to have committed the terrible deeds that shake the hearts of the British.

The cruel discovery: The police found the three women seriously injured in their home. Despite the efforts of the rescue workers, the family succumbed to their injuries. Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson described the incident as "Horrific" and confirmed that a crossbow and possibly other weapons were involved. The grief for the Hunt family is immeasurable, and John Hunt, a well-known BBC commentator, spoke of an "indescribable devastation".

The escape and arrest

After the crime, Clifford was on the run! A large search for two days was initiated, which finally ended on July 10 with his arrest near his place of residence in Enfield, North London. According to reports, he was found with injuries and immediately taken into custody.

But that's not all! During his hearing on Thursday, which took place via VideoLink in the Cambridge Crown Court, Clifford did not guilty. The Hertfordshire police announced that he was also charged on July 9 because of the rape of Louise Hunt. Another shocking aspect that puts the public in turmoil!

a look into the past

Who is this Kyle Clifford? Born in April 1998 in Enfield, he is the third of four siblings. His older brother, Bradley, was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2018 for murder. Clifford himself served in the Queen’s Dragoon Guards in the British army for two years before leaving in 2022. A former comrade described him as immature and with a "chip on his shoulder".

After his service, he briefly worked for a security company, but his past throws a shadow on the current allegations. The investigation shows that Clifford was the ex-boyfriend of Louise Hunt, who had separated from him just a few days before the crime.

The investigation is far from complete. Clifford denies responsibility for the murders and allegations of possessions of weapons. His process is scheduled for March 3, 2025, and the nation is eagerly awaiting the next developments in this shocking case.