BBC racing commentator John Hunt has broken his silence nearly a year after his wife and daughters were brutally murdered in a calculated crossbow attack.

The horrific murders took place on July 9 last year at the family’s home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, when Hunt's late daughter Louise’s ex-boyfriend, 26-year-old Kyle Clifford, gained entry to the house.

He fatally stabbed Hunt's wife, Carol, then waited for Louise to return. Once inside, he restrained, raped, and killed her with a crossbow. When Hannah arrived home from work, he fatally shot her too.

According to The Independent, Louise had ended the relationship less than two weeks before the brutal murders. Prosecutors said Clifford became “enraged” and carefully planned the killings.

After fleeing the scene, he was later found in Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield, north London, having shot himself in the chest with a crossbow. The failed suicide attempt left him paralysed from the chest down.

Speaking publicly for the first time alongside his surviving daughter Amy, Hunt revealed the 14 heartbreaking words he still says out loud to his daughters every morning.

“From the moment I wake up, I say good morning to each of them,” Hunt said, as quoted by The Mirror. “Sometimes I say out loud to Hannah and Louise, ‘girls, sorry I can’t be with you, I’m with your mum at the moment’. As I close my eyes at night, I chat to them as well. They’re very close to me all the time.”

For the BBC star's family, the trauma didn’t end with the loss. Hunt and his daughter have criticised initial media coverage for compounding their grief, calling it inaccurate and insensitive.

“My mum, Hannah, and Louise became a statistic. They became victims of Kyle Clifford,” Amy said. “Did we have any indication that this man was capable of stabbing my mother, of tying Louise up, of raping Louise, of shooting Louise and shooting Hannah? Absolutely not.”

The family had long harbored doubts about the alleged killer. While they struggled to fully warm to him, describing him as immature and inconsiderate, there was no hint of the extreme violence to come.

Hunt said they had rejected media reports suggesting Louise was in an abusive relationship with him.

In their interview, the father and daughter voiced that their goal was not just to recount the horror, but to remind the world of who their loved ones truly were - vibrant, loving individuals defined not by their deaths, but by the lives they lived.

“I want to breathe life back into my mum, Hannah, and Louise as fully-rounded people,” Amy said.

Carol and John had built a tight-knit, loving household in Bushey. In the early years of their marriage, the late mom encouraged her husband, then a police officer, to pursue his dream of becoming a racing commentator. That same belief and support defined their family.

Louise, the youngest, ran a dog grooming business from a pod in the garden. Hannah worked in beauty and aesthetics. The three daughters, including eldest Amy, remained incredibly close and lived at home with their parents.

“Their life was one of complete happiness - awash with it, really,” Hunt recalled.

Two months before the attack, Amy reflected on a heartfelt moment she shared with her sisters during a sushi night out. “We were talking about how lucky we’d been as a family, to have had the parents we’ve had and the life we’ve had,” she recalled.

Later that evening, when Hannah returned home, Hunt remembered her bursting through the door, filled with emotion.

Turning to Carol, she said: “Do you know what, mum? We talked about how lucky we have been. We have been so lucky. We’ve not had a minute of concern or worry through the lives you’ve given us.”

“It’s a beautiful thing to recall,” he said. “It was a beautiful thing to hear at the same time.”

In a final act of courage, moments before she was killed, Hannah managed to send a text to her boyfriend identifying her killer. That single act led cops straight to Clifford and may have prevented further tragedy.

Hunt, who was in central London when the horrific attack took place, believes he too was a target.

“Police officers of 30 years’ experience had their breath taken away by how brave she was, how she was able to think so clearly in that moment, to know what she needed to do,” he said. “I said it in court, and I’ve said many, many times, her doing that has given me life.”

As the first anniversary of the tragedy approaches, the Hunt family wants the public to remember Carol, Hannah, and Louise not for how they died, but for the joy, love, and strength they shared in life.

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Cameras captured the moment a man suspected of killing three family members of BBC racing commentator John Hunt was finally caught by police.

Throughout the majority of Wednesday (July 10), Hertfordshire police had been hunting for 26-year-old Kyle Clifford following the tragic killings of Hunt's wife and two of his daughters.

Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, were found seriously injured by officials following distressing reports just before 7:00PM on Tuesday evening (July 9).

The three women had been attacked in their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, with police believing that a crossbow was used by the suspect, per BBC News.

At a press conference yesterday, police urged Clifford to come forward and warned the public not to approach the 26-year-old if they encountered him.

Then, just before 6:30PM, authorities confirmed that they found Clifford following a major operation that involved specialist search teams and armed officers. Footage of the moment can be seen in the report below"

Clifford was found near Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield. He is currently receiving medical treatment for injuries that officers say he had sustained prior to his capture.

No shots were fired by officers during the capture.

Ever since the heartbreaking news emerged, tributes have poured in for the Hunt family.

BBC News reports that Hannah Hunts employers at The Anti-Ageing Clinic in Radlett, Hertfordshire, have hailed her as "a fantastic therapist" who their clients "loved".

They added: "We send our condolences and prayers to her Dad, sister and family. She was very much a part of our team. Please bear with us at this terrible time."

A friend of Louise Hunt also told the BBC that he was "in denial" about her death, saying: "I'd heard the news from my sister early in the morning before I'd figured out who the victims were and, once I found out, it's been a massive shock. [I've] been in denial.

"I can't even begin to imagine what the father's going through."

Additionally, jockeys at today's races at Kempton Park Racecourse have been seen wearing black armbands in support for John Hunt:

Julie Harrington, the chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has added in a statement: "I am sure that, in this time of unimaginable grief for him, the racing family will rally around as we have seen many times before when one of our number is faced with great trauma."

During last night's Euros 2024 game between England and Spain, the ITV broadcast also took a moment to send condolences to John Hunt. Former England star Michael Owen also posted on social media following the nation's victory, writing: "And while the country celebrate, spare a thought for John Hunt.

"I can't remember feeling so utterly horrified in years."

Our thoughts continue to go out to the Hunt family and their loved ones, as well as the people of Bushey.

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The tragic events surrounding the triple murder in Bushey, Hertfordshire have left the family of the victims, including BBC star John Hunt and his daughter Amy, shattered and grieving.

Carol Hunt, 61, along with her daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28, were reportedly tied up and shot on Tuesday night, prompting a massive manhunt for suspect Kyle Clifford, 26.

Following Clifford's apprehension in a dramatic raid at Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield, the devastated family released an emotional statement expressing their profound sorrow and requesting privacy as they attempt to come to terms with the unimaginable loss.

"The devastation that we are experiencing cannot be put into words," the family shared, via The Sun. "We would like to thank people for their kind messages and for the support we have received in recent days. These have provided great comfort to us for which we are very grateful."

The statement continued: "As you can imagine, this is an extremely difficult time for us, and we need time and space to come to terms with what has happened and start the grieving process. While this is happening, we would ask that our privacy and that of our wider family and relations be respected at this time. Thank you."

Detective Superintendent Rob Hall of Hertfordshire Police expressed condolences to the victims' family and confirmed Clifford's arrest, emphasizing the ongoing investigation into this tragic incident.

The horrific events unfolded on a quiet residential street, triggering a swift response from emergency services and leaving the community in shock.

Louise, a dog groomer who had recently ended her relationship with Clifford, had bravely attempted to alert authorities during the ordeal.

Tributes have poured in for the sisters and their mother, described as loving and gentle souls by neighbors and friends.

Colleagues from the racing world, where John Hunt is a respected figure, also expressed profound sadness and solidarity, highlighting his dedication and the deep impact of the tragedy on those who know him.

According to a close friend of the victims, Louise was in a "controlling" relationship with Kyle Clifford, the 26-year-old suspected of carrying out the brutal killings.

The harrowing incident unfolded after neighbors reported hearing distressing screams, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene where the victims were found with serious injuries.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, all three women tragically succumbed to their wounds shortly after being discovered.

Hunt was away at Lingfield Park racecourse in Surrey when the tragedy unfolded. Upon returning home, he was confronted with the devastating loss of his wife and daughters.

Following a massive manhunt, Kyle Clifford was apprehended near his home in Enfield, north London, on Wednesday night.

The arrest came after a widespread search for Clifford, who had previously been in a relationship with Louise Hunt.

The investigation into the motive behind the killings is ongoing, as authorities continue to piece together the events leading up to the horrific attack that has stunned the local community and beyond.

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The two daughters of BBC radio commentator John Hunt have been named, following their tragic killings on Tuesday evening (July 9).

As previously reported, police in the UK are on the hunt for 26-year-old Kyle Clifford, who is wanted in relation to the killings of three women in Bushey, near Watford.

Earlier today, is was reported that emergency services responded to a residence in Ashlyn Close around 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening (July 9) after receiving distressing reports.

Per BBC News, the victims tragically succumbed to their injuries despite the efforts of police and ambulance crews.

Earlier today, it was revealed that all three of the women were relatives of John Hunt, a 58-year-old former police officer who has worked for BBC Radio Five Live for the last 20 years, per The Telegraph.

His wife, 61-year-old Carol Hunt, had already been named.

Now, two of his daughters - Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25 - have been named by BBC News as the other two women killed in the attack.

In a press conference on Wednesday, Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson said police believe the killings are a "targeted attack", and directly appealed for Clifford to come forward.

In response to the tragedy, a local school has reportedly kept children inside all day as the search for Clifford continues. "We've locked both buildings and just kept the children inside. So we've not had them on the field or the playground," principal Jade-Simone Bacon told the BBC.

Additionally, John Hunt's boss of BBC 5 Live has described the tragedy as "utterly devastating".

Heidi Dawson, controller of the BBC radio station, said in a statement: "Our thoughts are with John and his family at this incredibly difficult time and we will provide him with all the support we can."

Others in the industry have also offered their condolences.

Sky Sports Racing tweeted: "Everyone at Sky Sports Racing is deeply saddened by the tragic deaths in Hertfordshire and our thoughts are with our colleague John Hunt, his family and friends at this awful time."

And broadcaster and commentator Mike Vince wrote on X: "John Hunt was, is, and always will be one of the best broadcasting professionals I have ever had the honour of working with, and one of the nicest members of the human race. My heart bleeds for him. This is simply shattering."

Anybody with information is encouraged to contact the police by with visiting herts.police.uk/report, speaking to an operator at herts.police.uk/contact, or calling 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Our thoughts continue to go out to the family and loved ones of those killed in the attacks, and the people of Bushey.

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In a heartbreaking update on the tragic Bushey tragedy, the three females killed in the attack have been identified as the wife and daughters of BBC star John Hunt.

As previously reported, police in the UK are on the hunt for 26-year-old Kyle Clifford, who is wanted in relation to the killings of three females in Bushey, near Watford.

Earlier today, is was reported that emergency services responded to a residence in Ashlyn Close around 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening (July 9) after receiving distressing reports.

Per BBC News, the victims tragically succumbed to their injuries despite the efforts of police and ambulance crews.

Now, it has been confirmed by the BBC that the victims are the wife and two daughters of BBC Racing radio commentator John Hunt

Only his wife, 61-year-old Carol Hunt, has been named at this time. Their daughters were 25 and 28 respectively.

John Hunt is a 58-year-old former police officer has worked for BBC Radio Five Live for the last 20-years, per The Telegraph.

In a press conference on Wednesday, Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson said police believe the killings are a "targeted attack".

He confirmed that the "horrific incident" involved the use of a crossbow and urged the public not to approach Clifford is spotted. Simpson added that "extensive police resources" have been deployed to north London and Bushey in an effort to find Clifford.

One resident of Ashlyn Close told the BBC that they could hear "shrill screaming" coming from a house, before police arrived within "15 minutes" and put the street "on lockdown".

Local councillor Laurence Brass, told the BBC about the moment he saw authorities descend on the property, saying: "At about eight o'clock last night, I was watching the football on television, and suddenly a helicopter landed in the lawn outside my flat, which is at the top of this road, and then my phone started going, and I was told that there was a major incident here in Bushey and we should all keep away because there was somebody apparently on the run."

"This is not something that happens in Bushey," he added. "We can't remember a murder in our rather quiet neck of the woods, so (it's a) terrible shock and our sympathies and prayers and thoughts are with the families of the three women."

Anybody with information is encouraged to contact the police by with visiting herts.police.uk/report, speaking to an operator at herts.police.uk/contact, or calling 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Our thoughts go out to the family and loved ones of those killed in the attacks, and the people of Bushey.

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The heartbreaking final post of one of the victims of a brutal killing in Bushey, UK, has been revealed.

As previously reported, police had launched a manhunt for Kyle Clifford, 26, who was feared to be armed with a crossbow after three women were found dead in a home in Bushey, near Watford.

The victims were identified as Carol Hunt, 61, the wife of BBC Racing radio commentator John Hunt, and their two daughters, Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25.

In a press conference on Wednesday, Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson said police believe the killings are a "targeted attack", confirming that the "horrific incident" involved the use of a crossbow.

Simpson warned the public to stay away from Clifford if he is sighted, adding that "extensive police resources" were deployed to north London and Bushey in an effort to find Clifford, who was later apprehended by police.

One resident of Ashlyn Close told the BBC that they could hear "shrill screaming" coming from a house before police arrived within "15 minutes" and put the street "on lockdown".

Clifford is believed to have been the ex-boyfriend of Louise Hunt, as reported by numerous outlets, and her tragic final post on X (formerly Twitter) appears to allude to a relationship break-up less than a week before her death.

Louise, who was a dog groomer, had reposted a tweet about leaving a relationship, which read: "I admire women who leave. idgaf if you left after the 1st time or the 12th time I admire that s**t!

"idgaf if ppl was calling you dümb for 11 years but in the 12th year you decided you was done. it takes ALOT of strength to break a tie. it takes ALOT of self love to choose yo self."

See the post she re-shared below:

Clifford was arrested shortly after 6PM on Wednesday when police tracked him down in an Enfield cemetery, where he was hiding and injured.

A police spokesperson confirmed: "Following extensive enquiries, the suspect has been located and nobody else is being sought in connection with the investigation at this time."

Clifford was found near Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield. He is currently receiving medical treatment for injuries that officers say he had sustained prior to his capture.

No shots were fired by officers during the capture.

The moment he was detained was also captured on camera, where the suspect was seen being taken into police custody and surrounded by medics.

Our thoughts remain with the Hunt family in the wake of this devastating tragedy.

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