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BBC Journalist John Hunt Speaks Out After Wife, Daughters Are Killed in Crossbow Attack
View Date:2025-01-14 04:29:06
John Hunt is grateful for support in the face of a personal tragedy.
After the BBC journalist’s wife Carol, 61, and daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were killed in a fatal crossbow attack in their own home July 9, John and his surviving daughter Amy have shared a message with the public.
“We would like to thank people for their kind messages and for the support we have received in recent days," the BBC shared on their behalf July 13. "These have provided great comfort to us for which we are very grateful."
In a separate statement from John relayed by fellow racing commentator Matt Chapman, he expressed message of gratitude for his only surviving daughter for her strength amid the devastating tragedy.
"Amy, my eldest daughter, has been magnificently inspirational with her control and support for me, which I am trying so hard to replicate,” John, through Matt, said July 13. “Notwithstanding the horrid evil that's swept through our lives, wreaking devastation on an unimaginable scale, the counter to that has been the breathtaking messages of support, some of which are still to be read.”
Three days later, Matt shared insight into a conversation he’d had with John where the journalist reminded him to cherish time with loved ones.
“He told me, 'Matty, the message I would tell everyone is you never know when it's going to be the last day you see your family'," Matt told the BBC July 16. “The message was very clear: make the most of every day because you just don't know."
Matt added of his friend, “Family means more to some than others and for John, his family unit was something he absolutely adored.”
First responders were called to the Hunt home on July 9, where Carol, Hannah and Louise were found with serious injuries, local police shared during a press conference. Tragically, all three died on the scene.
Two days later on July 11, 26-year-old Kyle Clifford—who police said during a press conference was believed to be connected to the family—was detained by police following a manhunt.
Aerial footage showed the police carrying Kyle on a stretcher in a cemetery, and the Hertfordshire Constabulary said in a statement, "He is receiving medical treatment having been found with injuries. No shots were fired by police."
E! News previously reached out to local law enforcement for comment but had not heard back.
On July 16, the Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed that Kyle remained injured in the hospital and had yet to be questioned by police.
Following the tragic deaths of John and Amy’s family, friends, loved ones and neighbors have left cards and flowers at their home in Enfield.
Additionally, ahead of the BBC’s July 10 Euro 2024 coverage, the network shared their devastation over John’s loss.
“John Hunt is our colleague and our friend, not just to the current 5 Live sport team but to all of those who have worked here with him over the past 20 years and also to all of you who have enjoyed his superb commentaries," commentator Mark Chapman said. "On behalf of everybody connected to 5 Live sport, our love and thoughts and support are with John and his family."
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