The Daily Populous Thursday July 11st, 2024 night edition
Authored by cnn.com and submitted by Plainchant

A man wanted in connection with the killings of three women on Tuesday evening – the wife and two daughters of a BBC journalist – has been found following a manhunt.

Kyle Clifford, who police warned may have been armed with a crossbow, was found in the Enfield area of north London on Wednesday afternoon and is currently receiving treatment for injuries, Hertfordshire Police said in a statement.

“A man wanted in connection with a triple murder in Bushey has been traced to a location in North London. Following an extensive search, Kyle Clifford, aged 26, was found in the Enfield area by officers this afternoon (Wednesday, July 10),” the statement said.

“At this stage, we believe the suspect was known to the victims,” it added.

Police had earlier said they were searching for a 26-year-old man, named as Kyle Clifford, in connection with the deaths, who could be in the British capital or the neighboring county of Hertfordshire.

Police were called to a house in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday evening, where they found three seriously injured women who later died from their wounds.

Police and emergency services at the scene of the killings in Ashlyn Close in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, on July 10, 2024. James Manning/PA via AP

The victims of the triple killlings were identified as the wife, Carol Hunt, and two daughters, Hannah Hunt and Louise Hunt, of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, the UK’s public broadcaster said on Wednesday. Police said earlier that the deceased, ages 25, 28 and 61, were killed in what is believed to have been a “targeted incident.”

A crossbow is believed to have been used in the triple killing, though police said Wednesday that other weapons may also have been used.

Clifford left the British army in 2022 after a short period of service, a source in the UK defense ministry told CNN. He first joined in 2019 and served in the Household Cavalry, his former military boss told CNN.

The BBC described the women’s deaths as “utterly devastating” in a statement to staff. The broadcaster said it would give Hunt “all the support we can” as part of the note sent to BBC 5 Live staff.

“The news today about John Hunt’s family is utterly devastating,” it added. “Our thoughts are with John and his family at this incredibly difficult time and we will provide him with all the support we can.”

British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said she was being kept “fully updated” by police.

“The loss of three women’s lives in Bushey last night is truly shocking. My thoughts are with the family and friends of those who have been killed and with the community,” Cooper wrote on X Wednesday.

BBC racing commentator John Hunt and his wife Carol. from BBC

“I am being kept fully updated. I urge people to support Hertfordshire Police with any information about this case,” she added.

A neighbor of the victims said she “would see them every day passing by and they would say good morning,” according to PA Media.

“It’s really sad what’s happened, very shocking,” she added.

Ill_Omened on July 10th, 2024 at 15:06 UTC »

Appears his brother was convicted a few years back for murdering someone, and attempting to murder another during the same incident.

MGhammered on July 10th, 2024 at 14:33 UTC »

What a fucking monster Jesus Christ

Plainchant on July 10th, 2024 at 14:07 UTC »

Article by Benjamin Brown, CNN:

A manhunt is underway in north London for a man suspected of being armed with a crossbow after three women – the wife and two daughters of a BBC journalist – were killed Tuesday evening.

Police said they were searching for a 26-year-old man, named as Kyle Clifford, in connection with the deaths, who could be in the British capital or the neighboring county of Hertfordshire.

Police were called to a house in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday evening, where they found three seriously injured women who later died from their wounds.

The victims of the triple murder were identified as the wife, Carol Hunt, and two daughters, of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, the UK’s public broadcaster said on Wednesday. Police said earlier that the deceased, aged 25, 28 and 61, were killed in what is believed to have been a “targeted incident.”

A crossbow is believed to have been used in the triple murder, though police said Wednesday that other weapons may also have been used.

Police have asked the public not to approach the suspect.

British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said she is being kept “fully updated” by police on the ongoing manhunt.

“The loss of three women’s lives in Bushey last night is truly shocking. My thoughts are with the family & friends of those who have been killed & with the community,” Cooper wrote on X Wednesday.

“I am being kept fully updated. I urge people to support Hertfordshire Police with any information about this case,” she added.

A neighbor of the victims said she “would see them every day passing by and they would say good morning,” according to PA Media.

“It’s really sad what’s happened, very shocking,” she added.