Kyle Clifford's Murders Linked to Andrew Tate's Misogyny, Court Hears

Kyle Clifford, a 26-year-old former soldier, was found guilty of raping his ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt and murdering her along with her mother and sister, in a case that was said to be influenced by the 'violent misogyny' promoted by social media influencer Andrew Tate. Prosecutors argued that Clifford's search for Tate's podcast less than 24 hours before the attack demonstrated a mindset fueled by misogyny, as he meticulously planned the murders on July 9 last year. After deceiving Louise's mother, he brutally attacked and killed her, then waited for Louise to return home, where he restrained, raped, and ultimately murdered her with a crossbow. The judge ruled that evidence regarding Clifford's searches for Tate's content could not be presented to the jury as it was deemed prejudicial, despite the prosecution's claims linking the influencer's ideology to Clifford's actions. Both Andrew Tate and his brother are currently facing serious criminal charges in Romania and the UK, which they deny. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the impact of toxic online content on violent behavior towards women.