Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter
Summary
Christopher Trybus was found not guilty of rape, manslaughter, and domestic abuse charges related to the death of his wife, Tarryn Baird, who took her own life in 2017. The jury cleared him after a seven-week trial, despite allegations that he controlled and abused her.Key Facts
- Christopher Trybus faced charges of manslaughter, two rapes, and coercive control over his wife.
- His wife, Tarryn Baird, died by suicide in 2017 at their home in Swindon, Wiltshire.
- The jury deliberated for over 40 hours before acquitting Trybus on all charges.
- Prosecution said Baird suffered physical and sexual abuse and feared leaving her husband.
- Baird had reported over 100 visits to doctors claiming abuse and showed bruises.
- The defense argued injuries were self-inflicted and that some allegations were false.
- Baird suffered from PTSD and had taken several drug overdoses before her death.
- The defense said Trybus loved his wife and was unfairly accused based on claims from the past.
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