The parents of crossbow killer Kyle Clifford have endured an unimaginable nightmare, as both their sons are now convicted murderers.
Kyle Clifford Found Guilty of Triple Murder and Rape
Kyle Clifford, 27, has been convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt, 25, her sister Hannah Hunt, 28, and their mother Carol Hunt, 61 in a brutal attack at their Bushey, Hertfordshire home.
He was also found guilty of:
• One count of false imprisonment against Louise
• Two counts of possession of offensive weapons (a crossbow and a knife)
• Rape of his ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt
On March 6, 2025, Clifford was convicted of rape after a jury dismissed his claim that the DNA evidence came from consensual sex 16 days before the murders. Prosecutors are now expected to push for a whole-life sentence when he is sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court.
Chilling Details of the Hunt Family Murders
On July 9, 2024, Clifford stormed the Hunt family home armed with a crossbow and a butcher’s knife, killing Louise, Hannah, and their mother, Carol—wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt.
Post-mortem reports revealed that Carol died from stab wounds, while Louise and Hannah suffered fatal crossbow injuries.
Following the attack, Clifford fled the scene and was captured on CCTV, sparking a nationwide manhunt before his eventual arrest.
Clifford’s History of Control and Abuse
Before her murder, Louise had recently ended her relationship with Clifford. Friends described the relationship as controlling, with some noticing changes in her behaviour.
One friend told the MailOnline:
“It was certain things like Louise used to like wearing make-up but then she stopped wearing make-up – and that was down to Kyle.”
Another neighbour revealed that Louise was left shaken after the breakup, even crashing her car the week before her death.
Shortly before the murders, Louise reposted a message on X about the strength it takes to leave a toxic relationship.
Kyle Clifford’s Military Background
Clifford, originally from Enfield, briefly served in the British Army, but left in 2022. A former Troop Commander, speaking to The Sun, said:
“He struggled to grasp basic military concepts but managed to reach the standard to pass out from training.”
Following his short-lived military career, Clifford worked in private security before committing the triple murder.
Brother Bradley Clifford: Serving Life for Murder
Shockingly, Kyle’s older brother, Bradley Clifford, 30, is already serving a life sentence for murder.
In 2017, Bradley was convicted of murdering 18-year-old Sobhan Khan and seriously injuring 19-year-old Jahshua Francis in north London.
After his car was hit with a bottle, Bradley chased the teenagers in his Ford Mustang, ramming their moped and sending them flying. He then punched Khan nine times while he lay injured on the ground, causing fatal injuries.
Bradley was sentenced to:
• Life in prison, with a minimum of 23 years for Khan’s murder
• Seven years for the attack on Francis
Following his conviction, Khan’s family released a statement, saying:
“Soban was taken from us at the tender age of 18 years old. He was known as a great son, great brother, and a key family member. We will never recover from the grief and loss of such a loving, strong, enthusiastic and talented young man.”
Community Reacts to Clifford Family’s Tragic Downfall
Neighbours have described Kyle and Bradley’s parents as “lovely, genuine people”. One retired teacher told The Mirror:
“This is so tragic because his parents are lovely, genuine people. Kyle’s father often cuts my grass and checks I’m OK – they are good people and don’t deserve this.”
However, locals have turned against the family, with some reportedly being abusive towards them since the murders.
Clifford Facing Whole-Life Sentence
With prosecutors expected to push for a whole-life term, Kyle Clifford will likely never be released from prison.
This shocking case has left the Hunt family devastated and shattered the local community in Bushey.
