‘Deviant misogynist’ who strangled ecologist girlfriend to death on night she planned to leave him is jailed for life

A “DEVIANT misogynist” who strangled his girlfriend to death on the night she planned to leave him has been jailed for life.

Twisted killer Kieron Goodwin, 33, murdered Olivia Wood, 29, on July 30 last year after three months of physical, emotional and financial abuse.

PAMonster Kieron Goodwin, 33, was jailed for life[/caption]

PAOlivia Wood, 29, was strangled to death on the night she tried to leave[/caption]

During their relationship “highly manipulative” Goodwin threatened to kill himself when Olivia tried to break-up with him.

The “thoroughly evil individual” also drained her bank accounts of more than £6,000 which he splurged on cocaine.

Disturbing WhatsApp messages further revealed Goodwin pressuring his girlfriend to sleep with other men against her will.

On the night Olivia decided to packed her bags and try to leave, he strangled her to death.

The “narcissist” killer phoned 999 and told the operator she wasn’t breathing.

Paramedics rushed Olivia to hospital but she was pronounced dead a short time later.

Cops launched an investigation after discovering the extent of Olivia’s injuries.

During a five-week trial at Bristol Crown Court, it emerged sick Goodwin had also targeted three other women.

The monster was convicted of 15 other offences including rape, assault by penetration, causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent and intentional strangulation.

A jury heard how he would get his partners high on drugs and blackmail them with explicit photos for money.

The monster also sponged thousands of pounds off the girls to fund his own cocaine habit.

He would threaten to harm himself if they refused his demands.

Goodwin, of Portway, Frome admitted controlling and coercive behaviour against each of the victims, but denied the other offences, claiming the women had consented to the sexual activity.

Judge Martin Picton sentenced the vile killer to a mandatory life sentence for murder with a minimum of 35 years behind bars.

“Not withstanding the murder of Olivia Wood, you are clearly highly dangerous,” said the judge.

“You are a highly manipulative, deviant misogynist and selfish narcissist and a highly manipulative

“The term evil is thoroughly deserved in your case.”

‘TAKEN FAR TOO SOON’

In statements read out in court, Olivia’s heartbroken family spoke of their “mountain of agonising pain”.

Her devastated mum, Astrid Wood, said: “A hole has been severed and bitten out of my heart, out of my womb. It hurts. I feel sick. I am limping inside with pain.

“I gave life to Olivia and no-one, no person on this earth was allowed to take her life away.

“She will never walk through my front door again; I cannot hear her footsteps ever again.  

“She gave me purpose. She was beautiful and confident walking her path, she knew where she wanted to be.  

“I miss her voice, her laugh, her warmth, her stories from work, her experiences with the little animals that she loved so much. There was always a beetle or a bumblebee to rescue.” 

Olivia’s sister Tamara Wood said: “Our lives have always been deeply entwined. She is one of us, and we are one of her.  

“This loss will never leave me. A deep empty chasm sits in my heart like a heavy black stone.

“This shouldn’t have happened. She was too young, taken far too soon.” 

Eldest sister Kyra Wood added: “The defendant lied and lied. He preyed on Olivia’s good nature. He knew she couldn’t drive away from anyone who might harm themselves. She turned around.  

“Olivia’s kindness has inadvertently saved another woman from her death.”  

Fellow sister Soscha Seymour said: “If the defendant had any decency, he would have admitted to his actions and prevented what we have all had to endure over the past five weeks.  

“He instead chose cowardice and a disgusting, misogynistic assassination of Olivia’s character in an attempt to weasel out of the vile actions he has committed.  

“She had a big heart and only ever gave her kindness, which was manipulated in such a way that has made her out to be someone she is not.  

“Not only has her life been taken by this monster, but her reputation too. I want this to be my opportunity to say loud and clear that Olivia was not this person and her memory does not deserve to be tarnished by the allegations made during this trial.” 

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “He had been in a relationship with Olivia for fewer than three months when he fatally strangled her on 30 July.  

“The police investigation found a packed suitcase and bags filled with Olivia’s clothes and toiletries, which the jury was told this suggested she was planning to leave.   

“On Tuesday 30 July 2024, Olivia, the youngest of four sisters, was found seriously unwell in Goodwin’s Frome flat by paramedics. She died in hospital later that day with her family at her side.”

Det Supt Lorett Spierenburg, the senior investigating officer, said: “We know how special Olivia was – her kindness and compassion for others, not only people, but also for wildlife has become so clearly evident over these past nine months.

“Her loss has left a hole in her family that will never be filled. Despite that, they have had to sit in court for more than a month while Goodwin refused to admit to her murder and refused to give them the answers they deserve.

“Not only did he manipulate and abuse Olivia, but he did the same to the victims whose courage in coming forward and reporting his crimes against them has undoubtedly protected other women.

“Each of them deserves far more credit than I could ever possibly give them, but they should be so proud of themselves and how they have not only stood up against Goodwin but also stood up for women everywhere.”

PAOlivia had given Goodwin more than £6,000 to help him pay bills which he spent on cocaine[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]