A chilling new turn at Winchester Crown Court on Thursday revealed three crucial days ripped from Tarryn Baird’s diary – days before she took her own life after years of horrific abuse.
Husband on Trial for Manslaughter and Rape
Tarryn Baird, 34, hanged herself in November 2017 at their Swindon home after enduring years of torment. Her husband, Christopher Trybus, 43, now faces a slew of charges: manslaughter, controlling and coercive behaviour, plus two counts of rape. Prosecutors say his relentless manipulation and sexual violence drove Tarryn to the brink. Trybus denies all allegations.
Critical Diary Pages Torn Out
Police found Tarryn’s green ‘Conception’ diary in January 2023. But Prosecutor Rebecca Fairbairn dropped a bombshell – the pages covering the last three days before her death were deliberately ripped out.
“Had she continued writing, those entries would have been there,” Fairbairn told the jury.
The missing pages could hold the key to understanding the final horrors Tarryn faced.
Witnesses Reveal Dark Reality Behind Closed Doors
- Alice Wagacebu, the couple’s cleaner from 2016-2017, described Tarryn as warm and hopeful, often talking about wanting children.
- Ms Wagacebu said Trybus was “often away” and when home kept to himself, barely acknowledging her before retreating to his office.
- She spotted a bruise on Tarryn’s face once. When asked, Tarryn smiled and denied it came from gym workouts — giving no explanation.
Friend Tried to Rescue Tarryn, But Abuse Stayed Hidden
Childhood pal Carina Silva testified she repeatedly urged Tarryn to stay with her after learning of beatings and rape. But Tarryn refused, too scared of what Trybus might do. Silva described Trybus as “strange and bizarre” and recalled hearing he once strangled Tarryn with a belt during a sexual assault.
“On the outside he seemed nice to her, but what she was telling me was completely different,” Silva revealed.
Under cross-examination, Silva admitted she initially told police Trybus appeared devoted in public. She also confessed to holding back details in early statements, unsure what was true and what was fear.
“Tarryn would tell me things, I would see the bruises, and then she would retract,” Silva said.
The harrowing trial continues as the court lays bare the tragic events that led to Tarryn Baird’s death.
