Crossbow killer Kyle Clifford, who murdered the wife and two daughters of BBC commentator John Hunt last July, is on trial accused of raping his ex-girlfriend during the attack. His defence is expected to set out their case this morning at Cambridge Crown Court - follow the latest.
Kyle Clifford trial latest: Rape trial of crossbow killer continues - as CCTV shows timeline of murders
Kyle Clifford, a former soldier raped, his ex-girlfriend"out of spite" 13 days after she dumped him during the triple murder of the BBC racing commentator John Hunt's family, the court was told. Prosecutor Alison Morgan KC said he"committed extreme acts of violence" against his former partner and her family members after Louise ended their 18-month relationship on 26 June.
The 26-year-old has admitted murdering BBC racing commentator John Hunt’s wife Carol Hunt, 61, and their daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28, in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Friends and family members of the victims, including John Hunt, have been sat in the public gallery throughout the trial, which started on Monday.
The first clip shows Kyle Clifford buying a length of blue rope from Toolstation near in his home in Enfield on June 28 last year. Other searches related to airguns and the next day he visited Carol Hunt's Facebook profile before he went back to the gym.On 3 July, he made further searches relating to airguns and bought one for £244, which didn't arrive before the murders.The next day, he was messaged by Louise after he posted about the death of his dog on Instagram.
The messages continued over the following days, with Louise telling Clifford on 26 June she"can't continue".
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