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tickingbird Wed 10-Jul-24 16:12:31

I saw earlier that 3 women had been found dead and police were looking for a named person in his mid twenties.

It now transpires that the women were a mother and her two adult daughters and they were the wife and daughters of racing commentator, John Hunt. Apparently they were shot with a crossbow.

I’m so shocked and can’t begin to imagine their terror and the shock and grief of Mr Hunt. Just appalling. I hope the person responsible is caught very quickly.

MayBee70 Thu 11-Jul-24 14:01:08

I’ve just seen the most crass, insensitive comment on Facebook. Not actually relating to this tragic case but about violence towards women. I’ve reported it to Facebook but they say they won’t remove it as in their opinion it doesn’t incite violence.

Pammie1 Thu 11-Jul-24 13:51:01

They’ve caught him haven’t they ? Wounded and in hospital. I read that there was a connection with the Hunt family, but didn’t realise it was the ex boyfriend of one of his daughters. The poor man and his one remaining daughter have lost everything dear to them and my heart absolutely goes out to them.

Galaxy Thu 11-Jul-24 13:44:11

And there absolutely will be a history of domestic abuse from him.

JaneJudge Thu 11-Jul-24 13:40:11

It's just awful, those poor women sad

If he survives I suppose it will be similar to this case
news.sky.com/story/shropshire-shooting-farmer-jailed-for-life-after-murdering-estranged-wife-in-jealous-rage-11746377
another one who had previous for violence against women. It just isn't taken seriously enough imo Even less so if it is primarily emotional abuse within a domestic setting

Shelflife Thu 11-Jul-24 13:34:27

There is no such thing as rehabilitation for such men !!! Very sorry he hadn't killed himself before he was caught. I am not interested in this man being alive to face up to what he has done - I simply want him off the face of the earth so he can not offend again .

undines Thu 11-Jul-24 13:28:00

I agree 'life' should mean LIFE. But this is nothing new. The great, great aunt of a farmer friend of mine was shot and killed outside their farmhouse by a rejected suitor and that was 100 years ago!

Wyllow3 Thu 11-Jul-24 13:28:00

Oh yes. I can see a variety of answers as well as where you stand! International War Crimes discussed as well as hoping either someone would discreetly take him out or he'd die of an illness.

They have CCTV and DNA in the USA and still get it wrong sometimes, but glad to say death penalty is shrinking

deathpenaltyinfo.org/facts-and-research/dpic-reports/dpic-year-end-reports/the-death-penalty-in-2023-year-end-report

MissAdventure Thu 11-Jul-24 13:21:25

MissAdventure

www.gransnet.com/forums/chat/1307342-Here-is-a-puzzling-thing?pg=2

This is the discussion I was thinking of.
The one where I was likened to a toddler, always asking why, and told I needed to calm down and stop getting stressed. smile

Anniebach Thu 11-Jul-24 13:17:39

Chestnut Thu 11-Jul-24 12:54:50

Anniebach I am against the death penalty, is hanging an innocent person acceptable which certainly happened when we did have the desth penalty
If the death penalty was brought back it should be for unspeakable murders where there is no doubt. After all we have DNA evidence and CCTV as well as witnesses for crimes in public places. Think of Lee Rigby. There should be different categories of murder and hanging is not the method which would be used today.

Was not the murderer of Lee Rigby mentally ill but allowed to
walk the streets?

All murders are unspeakable surely

MissAdventure Thu 11-Jul-24 13:13:48

www.gransnet.com/forums/chat/1307342-Here-is-a-puzzling-thing?pg=2

Granmarderby10 Thu 11-Jul-24 13:09:24

easybee yes this is what really scares me. There seems to be a lack of resilience, but is a very complex issue that will be deeply embedded in upbringing and home or family environment.

Dillonsgranma Thu 11-Jul-24 13:03:01

Terrible. That poor family. What a terrible way to die

Wyllow3 Thu 11-Jul-24 13:00:22

MissAdventure

And yet almost everyone was in agreement about killing Putin.
I asked at that time, does ones belief vary?

Here, 2022?
www.gransnet.com/forums/news_and_politics/1309915-Putin-cancer-surgery?pg=3

Opinions varied greatly.

Chestnut Thu 11-Jul-24 12:54:50

Grandma70s It is very strange that some people supposedly condemning violence want to answer it with more violence. Revenge is a very primitive reaction. At least the law has moved beyond that.
The death penalty has nothing to do with violence or revenge. It is punishment for a heinous crime which is beyond forgiveness. Some people are just too evil and too dangerous and there is no hope of healing them. Think of cannibals.

Anniebach I am against the death penalty, is hanging an innocent person acceptable which certainly happened when we did have the desth penalty
If the death penalty was brought back it should be for unspeakable murders where there is no doubt. After all we have DNA evidence and CCTV as well as witnesses for crimes in public places. Think of Lee Rigby. There should be different categories of murder and hanging is not the method which would be used today.

Dianehillbilly1957 Thu 11-Jul-24 12:52:59

Absolutely tragically heartbreaking, no words to describe this awful thing that has happened to this innocent family. I hope some how they find strength and a way to go on.

MissAdventure Thu 11-Jul-24 12:51:49

I can't remember exactly when, or even the context, (I wasn't well)
It might come up in the search feature.

eazybee Thu 11-Jul-24 12:50:35

I don't think the death penalty will return in this country and I would never petition for its return, but although it did not prevent all murders I think it acted as a deterrent. There seem to be so many murders perpetrated now for the most trivial of reasons, because 'he told me off, they looked at me in a funny way, he disrespected me, she dumped me' etc.etc. etc.

Iam64 Thu 11-Jul-24 12:45:25

Boz, it seems this murderer tried to take his life. These men who murder their families often then take their own life.

Wyllow3 Thu 11-Jul-24 12:42:23

MissAdventure

And yet almost everyone was in agreement about killing Putin.
I asked at that time, does ones belief vary?

When was this? Don't recall the context.

Boz Thu 11-Jul-24 12:42:22

Often these awful attacks are suicide missions; I'm going and you are coming with me is in their minds.
The terrible thing about cross-bows is that you do not have to get close to your victim. You could get shot in your house through an open window. Those poor women didn't stand a chance.

Boz Thu 11-Jul-24 12:37:55

sodapop

Whethertomorrow

As I understand it he is now fighting for his life in hospital.

I feel sorry for the medical team who have to deal with him. I’d let him die asap.

He is taking medical care away from some decent person in need.

Medical staff try to save lives Whethertomorrow not up to them to decide if a patient is worth saving or not. Otherwise where would it stop.

I'd hold back on the painkillers though.

sodapop Thu 11-Jul-24 12:33:24

Whethertomorrow

As I understand it he is now fighting for his life in hospital.

I feel sorry for the medical team who have to deal with him. I’d let him die asap.

He is taking medical care away from some decent person in need.

Medical staff try to save lives Whethertomorrow not up to them to decide if a patient is worth saving or not. Otherwise where would it stop.

Anniebach Thu 11-Jul-24 12:32:45

I don’t, I knew Timothy Evans sister

MissAdventure Thu 11-Jul-24 12:31:37

I support both.

Anniebach Thu 11-Jul-24 12:30:09

Thrn support whole life sentences not murder