A twisted killer flashed a sickening grin for his police mugshot after butchering three women with a crossbow in a quiet Hertfordshire town.
Jason Dunne, 48, was captured smirking by officers just hours before he was found dead, having evaded one of the largest manhunts in recent police history. His victims were named as Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25.
Armed police and helicopters scoured the area around Bushey after the triple murder, which sent shockwaves through the local community. The quiet cul-de-sac of Ashlyn Close was transformed into a major crime scene, cordoned off by forensic teams.
A Community in Mourning
Neighbours spoke of their utter disbelief at the horrific violence that had erupted on their doorstep. One resident described the family as "lovely, lovely people," making the senseless attack even more difficult to comprehend.
Police were called to the scene just before 7pm on Tuesday evening. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, all three women were pronounced dead at the scene from catastrophic injuries.
The Hunt for a Killer
Authorities immediately identified Dunne, who was known to the victims, as their prime suspect. A widespread search was launched, involving armed units and the police helicopter with thermal imaging technology.
The search concluded on Wednesday morning when Dunne's body was discovered in the nearby area of Enfield, North London. While the exact circumstances are still under investigation, police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.
This tragic incident has left a community shattered and raised serious questions about the events that led to such a brutal outcome.
