Frome Man Convicted of Murdering Partner Olivia Wood

Kieron Goodwin, 33, has been convicted at Bristol Crown Court of murdering his partner Olivia Wood in Frome, Somerset, after a brief, abusive relationship marked by coercion, emotional manipulation, and financial exploitation. On the night she was killed, evidence showed Olivia had packed her belongings, indicating she intended to leave Goodwin. Over the course of their three-month relationship, Goodwin threatened self-harm, pressured Olivia into unwanted sexual activities, and coerced her into transferring over £6,000, which he spent on cocaine. In addition to murder, Goodwin was found guilty of 15 other offences, including rape and sexual abuse against three other women, as well as controlling and coercive behavior. Prosecutors and Olivia's family described the case as profoundly tragic, highlighting Goodwin's pattern of violence and manipulation toward women. Goodwin denied murder but admitted to coercive behavior; the jury rejected his claim that Olivia's death was accidental, finding the evidence showed a deliberate act of violence.