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Husband cleared of manslaughter over wife's suicide

Husband cleared of manslaughter over wife's suicide

Summary

Christopher Trybus was found not guilty of manslaughter, rape, and controlling behavior charges related to his wife Tarryn Baird's 2017 suicide. The jury at Winchester Crown Court cleared him after a five-week trial where he denied abuse allegations, saying his wife had mental health issues and made false claims.

Key Facts

  • Christopher Trybus, 43, faced charges of manslaughter, rape, and controlling or coercive behavior.
  • Trybus's wife, Tarryn Baird, died by suicide in 2017.
  • The trial lasted five weeks at Winchester Crown Court.
  • Trybus denied all abuse accusations and said Baird lied for attention.
  • An employee from a domestic abuse charity said Baird had reported violence incidents.
  • Trybus said he travelled abroad during some alleged abuse dates.
  • He suggested Baird had post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing a violent event in South Africa.
  • Trybus claimed Baird’s injuries were from a foam roller, not abuse.
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