A court has hear of more horrific details of the case of the ‘crossbow killer’ Kyle Clifford after he tied up his ex-girlfriend, Louise Hunt, 25, before murdering her, her mother and sister.
Clifford was said to be planning ‘an attack on the Hunt family’ before being arrested on suspicion of murdering three women at their family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on 9 July, 2024.
Opening the prosecution case, Alison Morgan KC, said that on 9 July last year, Clifford committed ‘acts of extreme violence’ against his former partner Louise, Hunt, and other members of her family after she ended their relationship.
Back in January, the Brit pleaded guilty to their triple murder and false imprisonment of his former partner, Louise, but denies raping her.
She said the couple split at the end of June and over the following days, he tried to persuade Louise to take him back, but she refused.
She said: “This rejection angered the defendant.
“He was angry at Louise, but also at the Hunt family generally, as he correctly assumed that friends and family members had advised Louise to end the relationship with him.”
Alison Morgan KC said in the prosecution case: “The attack was carefully planned and executed, involving the deceit of Louise’s mother Carol Hunt, in order to gain access to the family home, followed by a brutal knife attack upon her.
“[Clifford] then waited for Louise to enter the property, before restraining, raping and ultimately murdering her with a crossbow.
“He then killed Louise’s sister Hannah Hunt with the crossbow, when she returned to the property after work.”
Ms Morgan said that Clifford had admitted three counts of murder, as well as the false imprisonment of Louise.
She continued: “The only count for you to determine is that of rape.
“During the course of this prolonged incident of violence, the prosecution alleges that the defendant raped Louise Hunt.
“It was a violent, sexual act of spite, before he then killed her and you will have to determine that allegation against him.”
Clifford denies that he raped Louise.
More to follow.