Mum left 'I was murdered' note after suffering 'years of abuse from ex-boyfriend'

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Mum left 'I was murdered' note after suffering 'years of abuse from ex-boyfriend'
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Hairdresser Kiena Dawes, 23, wrote in her note that Ryan Wellings, 30, had, 'killed me', Preston Crown Court was told.

The mother-of-one allegedly suffered abuse for years A vulnerable young mother killed herself after leaving a note claiming ‘I was murdered’ after suffering years of alleged abuse by her ex-boyfriend. Hairdresser Kiena Dawes, 23, wrote in her note that Ryan Wellings, 30, had, ‘killed me’, Preston Crown Court was told. Wellings denies manslaughter, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour to Ms Dawes during their two-year relationship.

Mr Greaney told jurors Ms Dawes’ own words explained the prosecution’s case, claiming her death was caused by Wellings’ actions and he is guilty of her manslaughter. From the ‘beginning’ of their relationship, Wellings allegedly subjected Ms Dawes to controlling and coercive behaviour, abuse and violence, over a prolonged period, the court heard.

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