BBC racing commentator John Hunt has spoken out for the first time since his wife and two daughters were murdered by a crossbow killer.
In an emotional interview alongside his daughter Amy, John told how Louise, 25, Hannah, 28, and his wife Carol, 61, had left behind a “legacy of love”.
John and his daughter Amy spoke out in an emotional interview
John with his two daughters Hannah, left and Louise, centre
UnpixsLouise (left), Hannah and mum Carol were brutally murdered by Kyle Clifford[/caption]
The BBC 5live star told how he still speaks to his girls and wife as soon as he wakes up everyday, almost a year on since their deaths.
Speaking publicly for the first time, John explained that he did not want his loved ones to be defined by their deaths.
In an interview with Victoria Derbyshire for the BBC, he said: “From the moment I wake up, I say good morning to each of them.
“Sometimes I say out loud to Hannah and Louise, ‘sorry I can’t be with you, I’m with your mum at the moment’.
“As I close my eyes at night, I chat to them as well.
“They’re very close to me all the time.”
Kyle Clifford was handed a whole-life order for the three murders, the false imprisonment and rape of Louise, and possession of a crossbow and knife.
They shared previously unseen pictures of the family all together.
The pair told how there had been no signs of abuse from Louise’s former partner during their relationship.
They explained that the family were very close and talked all the time, sharing everything with one another.
Louise owned a dog-grooming business while Hannah worked in beauty and aesthetics.
They reflected on treasured memories of the family all together.
Talking about one night where she had gone out for sushi with her two sisters, Amy said: “We were talking about how lucky we’d been as a family.
“To have had the parents we’ve had and the life we’ve had.”
John recalled the moment Amy came back home and told both him and Carol about their conversation.
The racing commentator added: “It’s a beautiful thing to recall.
“It was a beautiful thing to hear at the time.”
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