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Wife's Suicide Trial: 'Tsunami' of Abuse Alleged
26 Feb
Summary
- Businessman Trybus faces manslaughter charges for wife's death.
- Wife Tarryn Baird died by suicide eight years ago.
- Prosecution alleges 'tsunami' of domestic abuse drove suicide.
The manslaughter trial of businessman Christopher Trybus commenced this week, eight years after his wife, Tarryn Baird, died by suicide. Trybus, 43, is accused of causing Baird's death through a sustained campaign of violence and coercive control.
During the proceedings at Winchester Crown Court, senior prosecuting barrister Tom Little KC presented the Crown's case, asserting that Trybus's actions led to a 'tsunami' of domestic abuse, ultimately driving his wife to suicide. The court heard that Baird died in November 2017 at their home in Swindon, Wiltshire.
Legal discussions have also touched upon claims made by Trybus's defense counsel, Katy Thorne KC, who suggested Tarryn Baird had previously misrepresented her alleged abuse to medical professionals. This case is being covered extensively, including by a new podcast series from the Daily Mail.
