Kyle Clifford sentenced to whole-life order for triple murder and rape

Kyle Clifford, a former British soldier, has been sentenced to a whole-life order for the brutal murders of his ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt, her mother Carol Hunt, and her sister Hannah Hunt. The sentencing took place at Cambridge Crown Court, where Justice Joel Bennathan condemned Clifford as a 'jealous man soaked in self-pity' who executed a carefully planned attack following the end of his relationship with Louise. On July 9, 2024, Clifford gained access to the family home under false pretenses, subsequently murdering the three women with a crossbow and a knife. He was also found guilty of raping Louise during the assault. The judge emphasized the impact of his actions on the victims' family, who delivered powerful victim impact statements in his absence. Following the murders, Clifford was found injured after attempting to take his own life, resulting in paralysis.