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A man accused of manslaughter following the suicide of his wife has been found not guilty. Christopher Trybus, who faced allegations of abusing his wife, Tarryn Baird, was also acquitted of charges including controlling and coercive behaviour as well as two counts of rape. The verdict was delivered by a jury at Winchester Crown Court after a five-week trial.
Throughout the proceedings, Trybus consistently denied any form of abuse towards Baird, claiming that she fabricated the accusations in order to attract attention from healthcare professionals. His defence highlighted that he traveled frequently for work and was sometimes out of the country during the periods when some incidents were alleged to have taken place. Trybus also suggested that Baird suffered from mental health difficulties, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder, after witnessing a traumatic event in South Africa.
Testimony from a worker at Swindon Women’s Aid included reports from Baird regarding multiple episodes of violence. Despite this, Trybus refuted any physical assault, explaining that one neck injury could have resulted from a “fluffy” bondage collar she wore during consensual sex. He further stated that Baird bruised easily and attributed other injuries to the effect of using a foam roller after gym sessions.
Reaction in court was emotional as Trybus, dressed formally, shed tears upon hearing the verdicts of not guilty. Outside the courthouse, he was embraced by his current wife, Bea, with both visibly moved. Reflecting on the situation, Trybus expressed his conflicted feelings: “It’s such a complex feeling, I loved her dearly and she has gone and said all of these things… At no point has this ever happened, it’s such a mix of emotions, I am upset that she said these things but she is not here so I can’t be upset with her. It’s not something I can put into words.” Meanwhile, Baird’s mother remembered her daughter as “very loving and compassionate, always putting others before herself.
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