John Hunt breaks silence after 'devastating' loss of wife and two daughters

John Hunt has broken his silence following the murder of his wife and two daughters.

Hertfordshire Police said three women were found seriously injured in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire, shortly before 7pm on Tuesday.

Police confirmed they died at the scene a short time later.

The victims’ family released a short statement today.

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Husband and father John Hunt and his daughter and sister Amy said they were “devastated” after the loss of their wife and mother Carol, 61, and daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25.

“The devastation we are experiencing cannot be described in words,” they said.

“We would like to thank people for their kind messages and for the support we have received over the past few days. They have brought us great comfort for which we are very grateful.

“As you can imagine, this is an extremely difficult time for us, and we need time and space to come to terms with what has happened and begin the grieving process.

“While all of this is happening, we ask that you respect our privacy and that of our family and relationships. Thank you.”

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John Hunt paid tribute to his wife Carol

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Police have confirmed that a 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of three counts of murder.

He is being treated in hospital for his injuries and remains in serious condition.

Superintendent Rob Hall, of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said after the arrest: “Our thoughts are with the victims’ families at this tragic time.

“The investigation is progressing rapidly and we have now arrested a man. Investigations are currently continuing.”

Forensic officers at the scene in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire Pennsylvania

Friends of the victims also shared their thoughts after a memorial service in Bushey on Thursday.

Hannah Hunt’s colleagues paid tribute to the “fantastic therapist”, adding that it was with “deep regret and sadness” that the anti-ageing clinic was informed of the “horrific murder” on Tuesday evening.

Louise Hunt’s friend Rohit Mitra described the 25-year-old as “one of the most beautiful girls I know”, saying she “always had a smile on her face and was very positive and hardworking”.

Dionne Smith, Abigail Phillips and Lea Holloway, who were close to Carol Hunt, revealed they were “grieving together”.