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Man convicted of murdering girlfriend on the night she planned to leave him

2025-05-10 63 Dailymotion

Kieron Goodwin, 33, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 29-year-old Olivia Wood, who he strangled on the night she planned to end their relationship.

Goodwin was convicted of multiple offences, including rape and coercion, spanning five years and involving three other women.

A jury found him guilty of murder following a five-week trial at Bristol Crown Court.

Judge Martin Picton sentenced him to a minimum of 35 years.

Olivia's family described her as a “sweet soul,” while her mother expressed heartbreak over her daughter's tragic death.