Kyle Clifford: The Crossbow Killer and His Links to Andrew Tate’s Toxic Misogyny.
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A case of unimaginable horror has now reached its legal conclusion, with 26-year-old Kyle Clifford convicted of the brutal murders of Carol, Louise, and Hannah Hunt – a mother and her two daughters – at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire.
What began as a controlling and toxic relationship ended in an act of pure calculated barbarity, carried out with terrifying precision and absolute intent.
Clifford, armed with a hunting crossbow, a 10-inch butcher’s knife, and duct tape, carried out one of the most harrowing multiple murders in recent British history. Having pleaded guilty to their murders, false imprisonment, and weapons charges, he continued to deny the charge of rape, forcing Louise’s grieving family to endure the ordeal of a trial for that final crime. But the jury saw through his lies and, in just 50 minutes, returned a unanimous guilty verdict.
This case is about more than just one man’s monstrous brutality—it is a chilling reflection of a growing and deeply dangerous culture of violent misogyny. Kyle Clifford was a devoted follower of Andrew Tate, whose influence in shaping young men’s warped views on power, control, and women cannot be ignored.
Louise had ended their relationship just two weeks before the attack, a break-up that Clifford saw not as the natural conclusion of a relationship but as a personal humiliation that he had to "correct" with bloodshed. The pre-meditation in his attack, the choice of weapons, and the final sickening display of control and dominance all speak to the hallmark traits of the so-called "alpha male" ideology Tate espouses—one that fuels a dangerous culture of entitlement and violence towards women.
While Clifford alone is responsible for his heinous crimes, this case serves as a damning indictment of the misogynistic online echo chambers that radicalize young men—turning personal rejection into perceived social disempowerment , and teaching them that control is something to be maintained at all costs, even with extreme violence.
With Clifford’s sentencing due on 11 March 2025, there is no question that he will receive a life sentence—but that is little comfort to those left behind to mourn three innocent women, taken in the most violent and cruel way imaginable.
This is not just a story of one man’s evil—it is a warning about what happens when dangerous ideologies, unchecked misogyny, and a culture of control and entitlement lead to their most catastrophic and blood-soaked consequences.
As we have already detailed, Kyle Clifford’s horrific triple murder of Carol, Louise, and Hannah Hunt has shaken the nation to its core. Now, with his conviction for rape and his upcoming sentencing at Cambridge Crown Court, it is crucial to revisit the harrowing chain of events that led to this moment.
This was not just a random act of violence—it was a cold, calculated, and deeply misogynistic attack that bore the hallmarks of premeditation, obsession, and control. The case has also ignited serious discussions about the role of toxic male influencers like Andrew Tate, whose ideology of power, control, and dominance over women has been cited in multiple criminal cases involving violent misogyny. VPN had often commented on - How Tate became so influential and so dangerous!
Now, with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirming Clifford's conviction for rape, we present a detailed, updated account of the case—the facts, the evidence, and the chilling psychology of a murderer who sought to exert ultimate control over his victims.
The Timeline of Terror: Kyle Clifford’s Descent into Murder
A Relationship Ends – and an Obsession Begins
Kyle Clifford’s obsession with Louise Hunt began long before he committed his horrific crimes. After she ended their relationship on June 26, 2024, Clifford spiraled into a dark and dangerous mindset. The breakup did not just leave him heartbroken—it left him enraged, humiliated, and determined to reassert control over the woman who had rejected him.
This twisted, possessive mindset is something that resonates deeply with the hyper-masculine, “alpha male” ideology preached by figures like Andrew Tate—a worldview where women are seen as property, disobedience is met with punishment, and rejection is intolerable.
The Chilling Preparations for Murder
Rather than moving on, Clifford began planning a meticulously premeditated attack, assembling a murder kit that would later be used to inflict unimaginable sufferin:
June 28, 2024 – Clifford buys a length of rope from Toolstation, later found in the cemetery where he attempted to evade capture.
July 3, 2024 – Clifford spends £360 online purchasing a crossbow, six bolts, and a cocking device—the very weapon he would later use to execute his victims.
July 4, 2024 – He purchases two petrol cans from Halfords and duct tape from B&Q—items later used to restrain Louise before her murder.
Every purchase was calculated, every action was deliberate. Clifford was not acting on impulse—he was preparing for slaughter.
July 9, 2024 – The Hunt Family Home Becomes a Killing Ground
At 1:07 PM, Clifford leaves his home in Enfield and drives 30 minutes to Bushey, arriving near the Hunt family’s residence. By 1:37 PM, he is already surveying the property, assessing his route in and out.
At 2:32 PM, he knocks on the door. Carol Hunt, a mother who had no idea of the evil standing before her, opens it.
Clifford, pretending to retrieve belongings from Louise, manipulates his way inside. Within minutes, he attacks her with a knife, brutally murdering her.
At 3:04 PM, Clifford leaves the house to retrieve his crossbow from his car. By 4:12 PM, Louise unknowingly walks into a death trap, entering through the backdoor where Clifford is waiting, armed and ready.
She is immediately restrained with duct tape, likely gagged, and held prisoner by the man she once loved.
At 6:50 PM, after nearly three hours of captivity, Clifford shoots Louise with the crossbow at 6:52 PM, Hannah Hunt returns home from work. Sensing danger, she texts her boyfriend, pleading for him to call 999 at 6:54 PM, Clifford murders Hannah, shooting her with the same crossbow before calmly walking out and driving away.
This was not a crime of passion—it was an execution.
The Arrest and Confession
The manhunt for Kyle Clifford lasted just over 24 hours. He was eventually cornered in a cemetery, where he attempted to evade capture by turning the crossbow on himself.
When officers found him, he had shot himself with the very weapon he used to murder the Hunt women, leaving him paralysed for life. This act of cowardice was a pathetic attempt to escape justice, but Clifford survived—ensuring he would face the full force of the law.
When faced with overwhelming evidence, including CCTV footage, forensic analysis, and digital records detailing his painstaking preparations, Clifford had no choice but to plead guilty to the murders.
However, he continued to deny one crucial charge—the rape of Louise Hunt.
The Rape Trial: Clifford’s Final Lies Exposed
Despite overwhelming forensic evidence, Clifford denied raping Louise, clinging to the claim that any sexual contact had been consensual before their breakup.
But the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Hertfordshire Constabulary meticulously built an airtight case, dismantling his lies piece by piece.
Forensic experts proved the DNA evidence was from the night of the murders—not a prior consensual encounter.
Digital records showed Clifford’s obsessive surveillance of Louise in the days leading up to the attack.
The jury took just 45 minutes to convict him of rape.
Lisa Kiff, Senior Crown Prosecutor, called Clifford’s crimes “among the very worst” she had ever encountered.
Now, as Clifford awaits sentencing, the Hunt family remains shattered, their lives forever scarred by the actions of a man who believed he had the right to destroy them.
Justice Awaits: The Final Sentencing
On March 11, 2025, Kyle Clifford will stand before the court one last time. He will be sentenced for:
Three counts of murder
False imprisonment
Two counts of possession of an offensive weapon
Rape
The court will decide whether he receives a full whole-life order, ensuring he dies behind bars.
What remains clear is that Kyle Clifford is a monster—a man whose actions were fuelled by hyper resentment of anything that socially disem violent misogyny, entitlement, and a sick need for power.
And in a world where figures like Andrew Tate glorify male dominance, control, and retribution against women, we must ask:
How many more men like Kyle Clifford are out there, waiting to strike?
This case stands as a chilling reminder of the dangers of violent misogyny and the deadly consequences of entitlement, control, and unchecked rage. Kyle Clifford's crimes were not just acts of personal vengeance—they were the ultimate expression of a mindset that sees women as objects to be controlled, punished, and, ultimately, erased when they resist.
As the nation awaits his sentencing, one truth remains undeniable: Clifford will never walk free again. But justice for the Hunt family goes beyond a prison cell—it is a call to recognise, challenge, and dismantle the toxic ideologies that fuel men like him.
Well, that’s all for now. But until our next article, please stay tuned, stay informed, but most of all, stay safe, and I’ll see you then.
Bénédict Tarot Freeman
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