Man charged with murders of wife and two daughters of BBC racing commentator
A man has been charged with three counts of murder over the deaths of the wife and two daughters of racing commentator John Hunt.
Kyle Clifford, 26, has been charged with the murders of Carol, Louise and Hannah Hunt in Hertfordshire in July, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
He has also been charged with two counts of possession of an offensive weapon and one count of false imprisonment.
Mrs Hunt, wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, and her daughters were attacked in their home in Bushey on July 9.
Clifford was later arrested by police in Enfield.
Lisa Ramsarran, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Thames and Chiltern, said: “Our thoughts remain with the Hunt family and all those who have been affected by this tragic incident.
“As criminal proceedings are active, there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online that could prejudice the defendant’s right to a fair trial.”
Clifford appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, September 17, where he was remanded into custody to face the Royal Courts of Justice this afternoon.
The Chief Magistrate, District Judge Paul Goldspring, told the defendant: “You face three charges of murder and two charges in relation to weapons and one in relation to false imprisonment.”
He said the charges of murder and false imprisonment are “matters which can only be heard at the crown court” and that the charges of weapon possession are “related”.
He added: “I am duty bound to send the case to the crown court.” He continued: “I do not have the power to consider bail in this court.
“I therefore send your case to the Central Criminal Court sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice where you will appear later today. You will be remanded in custody.”
Following the deaths of his wife and two daughters, Mr Hunt said the devastation he and his surviving daughter Amy feel "cannot be put into words".
