January 3rd 2025.
Kiena Dawes was a young woman whose life ended tragically on a railway line in Lancashire in July 2022. She was only 23 years old. The note she left behind indicated that she had been murdered, and she named her fiancé, Ryan Wellings, as the one responsible for her death. In her heartbreaking message, she called him a "monster" and a "bully". These words would later be used against Wellings in court, as he stood trial for her manslaughter and other charges related to his treatment of Kiena.
During the trial, it was revealed that Wellings had been in a relationship with Kiena since January 2020. They had moved quickly, with Wellings getting tattoos of her name and face within a week of meeting her. However, behind closed doors, their fairytale romance had turned into a nightmare. Kiena had confided in a friend about the physical and emotional abuse she was enduring at the hands of Wellings. She even claimed that he had put a drill to her face and threatened to knock her teeth out with it.
When questioned about Kiena's description of him in her note, Wellings denied being a monster. However, the prosecution presented a video that Wellings had posted on social media shortly after being charged with manslaughter. In the video, he can be seen drinking and making derogatory remarks about Kiena's mother, who he blamed for "abandoning" her daughter. The prosecutor argued that this was an intentional act of intimidation and showed Wellings' true character as a bully.
Wellings tried to defend himself, claiming that he was under the influence of alcohol and drugs when he made the video. He also said he deleted it later, but the damage had already been done. Throughout his testimony, Wellings maintained his innocence, but the evidence against him was strong. He was charged with manslaughter, assault, and coercive and controlling behavior towards Kiena.
As the trial continued, the public was reminded of the importance of supporting those who may be suffering from emotional distress. The court shared the contact information for the Samaritans, an organization that offers emotional support to those in need. The hope is that tragedies like Kiena's can be prevented by reaching out for help and support when needed. The trial ended with Wellings denying all charges, leaving the jury to decide his fate.
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