Ryan Wellings faces trial for the manslaughter of Kiena Dawes, who left a note blaming him for her tragic death
Preston: A man named Ryan Wellings is on trial for the manslaughter of his partner, Kiena Dawes. She tragically took her own life, leaving behind a note that accused him of being a monster.
Wellings, 30, claims he’s not a monster, but the evidence against him is pretty serious. After being charged, he was seen drinking prosecco and using cocaine, which raises eyebrows about his state of mind.
In court, it was revealed that Kiena, just 23, had left a note saying she felt murdered by him. She had also left their baby with a friend before her death on a railway line in July 2022.
Wellings, who works as a landscape gardener, denies all charges of assault and controlling behavior. He insists he never meant to hurt her, claiming any injuries were from him trying to restrain her during fights.
During the trial, he was questioned about a video he posted on Facebook shortly after being charged. In it, he seemed to blame Kiena’s mother for her death, which didn’t sit well with the jury.
Prosecutors painted him as a bully, saying the video showed his true colors. Wellings, however, argued he was just in a bad place and didn’t know what he was doing at the time.
As the trial continues, the jury has seen photos of Kiena’s injuries and text messages where she accused Wellings of abuse. It’s a heartbreaking situation, and the court is trying to piece together what really happened.
Kiena’s mother described their relationship as a fairytale that turned into a nightmare, highlighting how quickly things went downhill. The trial is set to resume soon, and everyone is waiting to see how it unfolds.
