Overview

• Kieron Goodwin, 33, was convicted of murdering his partner, Olivia Wood, after a five-week trial at Bristol Crown Court.
• Goodwin was also found guilty of 15 additional offences, including rape, assault, and coercive control, targeting Wood and three other women.
• The court heard evidence of a campaign of psychological and physical abuse, with Goodwin using threats, drugs, and financial exploitation to manipulate his victims.
• Investigators discovered Wood had packed a suitcase and intended to leave Goodwin on the night of her murder in July 2024.
• Goodwin has been remanded into custody and awaits sentencing, with authorities emphasizing the need for vigilance in recognizing coercive domestic abuse patterns.