Kyle Clifford: Wanted in connection with triple murder in Bushey, 3 women murdered in home, 9th July 2024 *arrest*

[MollyHarps]

Double post

DBM

 

[Parker Knoll]

Good - glad he’s recovered enough to face the consequences.

 

[Tortoise]

The Royal Courts of Justice is a strange venue for a hearing is it not? I didn't think they dealt with criminal matters.

 

[bobbymkii]

The Royal Courts of Justice is a strange venue for a hearing is it not? I didn't think they dealt with criminal matters.

that's usually the place you go to to appeal the undesirable result of a criminal matter which was decided in a crown court.

 

[Parker Knoll]

Very odd.

 

[Luwin]

I wonder if it's to do with his health/condition in some way? Access or facilities needed? I don't think I've seen where he's being held? Could he still he hospitalised but well enough to attend court?

 

[Luwin]

I've just read - Man charged with three murders after Bushey crossbow killings


Mr Clifford, who appeared at court via video link from Kempston police station, in Bedfordshire, nodded when asked to confirm his name and address.

 

[Dotta]

"Daughter of BBC star John Hunt told police ​

she feared she was going to die in harrowing 999 call ​

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A court artist's sketch of Kyle Clifford appearing via videolink at Westminster Magistrates' Court today -
charged with murder, false imprisonment and possession of offensive weapons."

John Hunt's daughter told police she feared she would die, court hears

Kyle Clifford, 26, was remanded in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court to appear at the Royal Courts of Justice this afternoon following the incident in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Luwin]

"Daughter of BBC star John Hunt told police ​

she feared she was going to die in harrowing 999 call ​

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A court artist's sketch of Kyle Clifford appearing via videolink at Westminster Magistrates' Court today -
charged with murder, false imprisonment and possession of offensive weapons."

John Hunt's daughter told police she feared she would die, court hears

Kyle Clifford, 26, was remanded in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court to appear at the Royal Courts of Justice this afternoon following the incident in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Just harrowing for all those involved, the fear that the victims went through, but also for the call handlers and the first responders at the scene

 

[dotr]

KC's brother also committed a particularly gruesome murder too, imo.

July '24

Kyle Clifford: The former soldier captured by police after fatal crossbow attack

Former soldier Kyle Clifford was apprehended in north London following the deaths of three members of the BBC commentator’s family

www.independent.co.uk

'Born in Enfield in 1998, Clifford is understood to be the third of four children.
His eldest brother Bradley Clifford was jailed for life in 2018 after mowing down a moped and beating a teenager to death in a rage after his “prized” red Ford Mustang was damaged.'

 

[bobbymkii]

At a second hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice on Tuesday afternoon, Mr Justice Johnston said a plea hearing would take place in late November or early December. A trial lasting up to five weeks would not happen until next spring.
The court heard Clifford is now a wheelchair user and the trial cannot take place at the Old Bailey as it does not have the appropriate facility. Cambridge crown court is being considered as an appropriate trial venue.

BBC commentator's daughter 'shot dead with crossbow while tied up', court hears

Carol Hunt, wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, and her daughters Hannah and Louise were attacked in their home in Bushey on July 9

www.standard.co.uk

 

[MollyHarps]

At a second hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice on Tuesday afternoon, Mr Justice Johnston said a plea hearing would take place in late November or early December. A trial lasting up to five weeks would not happen until next spring.
The court heard Clifford is now a wheelchair user and the trial cannot take place at the Old Bailey as it does not have the appropriate facility. Cambridge crown court is being considered as an appropriate trial venue.

BBC commentator's daughter 'shot dead with crossbow while tied up', court hears

Carol Hunt, wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, and her daughters Hannah and Louise were attacked in their home in Bushey on July 9

www.standard.co.uk

It amazes me in this day and age that arguably the biggest court in this country is not wheelchair accessible.

 

[iamshadow21]

It amazes me in this day and age that arguably the biggest court in this country is not wheelchair accessible.

A lot of old buildings have heritage listing that makes structural changes very difficult to get done. But it absolutely should have wheelchair access. Not just for defendants - wheelchair users could be in all parts of a case, from counsel and witnesses down to members of the viewing public. Compromises should be made.

MOO

 

[Tortoise]

There are definitely lifts at the Old Bailey at the front entrance, for jurors, witnesses, front of court staff. Probably not for the holding cell area, I would imagine.

 

[Tortoise]

I'm rather expecting a guilty plea anyway. JMO

 

[iamshadow21]

There are definitely lifts at the Old Bailey at the front entrance, for jurors, witnesses, front of court staff. Probably not for the holding cell area, I would imagine.

Ah, that makes sense. Perhaps they haven't done the necessary upgrades to the areas and access points specifically for defendants.

They should get on that, though. Equal access to court is a civil rights issue.

MOO

 

[Dotta]

BBC commentator's daughter was tied to chair and shot with crossbow, court told

Kyle Clifford has appeared in court charged with three counts of murder

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

 

[Kittypoo]

Good - glad he’s recovered enough to face the consequences.

I actually wish he’d died. What do others think? All the time and huge expense of a trial plus precious nhs resources wasted on this disgusting creature
Only for him to end up with a cushy life in jail and possibly even get released early as we have seen happen recently JMO

 

[bobbymkii]

I actually wish he’d died. What do others think? All the time and huge expense of a trial plus precious nhs resources wasted on this disgusting creature
Only for him to end up with a cushy life in jail and possibly even get released early as we have seen happen recently JMO

Well we don't know yet if there's going to be a trial as he's only recently been charged and had his initial appearances in magistrates and crown court and therefore hasn't entered pleas yet.

Also there is no way he would be eligible for anything resembling the 'early release' scheme as murder carries a mandatory life sentence.

 

[Luwin]

I actually wish he’d died. What do others think? All the time and huge expense of a trial plus precious nhs resources wasted on this disgusting creature
Only for him to end up with a cushy life in jail and possibly even get released early as we have seen happen recently JMO

I'm torn - in one way I don't think he deserves another breath, but in the other I hope he has an uncomfortable existence and is haunted by his actions