Frome man found guilty of partner's murder
33 year old Kieron Goodwin strangled Olivia Wood in 2024
Last updated 24th Apr 2025
A man from Frome has been convicted of the murder of his partner - as well as multiple sex offences against three other women.
33 year old Kieron Goodwin strangled Olivia Wood at his home in Portway in July 2024.
She was found by police in cardiac arrest, having consumed a toxic amount of cocaine and with neck compressions of such force to fracture a bone.
Goodwin told his trial at Bristol Crown Court that 29 year old Olivia’s injuries were the result of consensual strangulation and that she later died as a result of taking cocaine.
Her clothes and toiletries were found in a suitcase and rucksack at the flat, suggesting she'd packed her bags to leave.
As well as murder, Goodwin has today (Thursday 24th April) been convicted of:
• Four counts of rape, against two different women
• Two counts of sexual activity without consent, against two different women
• Three counts of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent
• Assault by penetration
• Intentional strangulation
He previously admitted four counts of controlling or coercive behaviour against four different women.
Goodwin is due to be sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 15th May.
Family tribute to Olivia
A statement's been released through Avon and Somerset Police from Olivia's family, who said:
“The pain our family is feeling is indescribable. Olivia was the glue that held us together, a loyal friend, a devoted sister, a cherished daughter.
“She was a rarity; profoundly selfless, disarmingly witty, a timeless beauty. Always there to make a cup of tea when someone looked in need, to listen, to help.
“Now she has been taken from us and we are left with a chasm in our lives, a love that can never be replaced.”
Det Supt Lorett Spierenburg, the senior investigating officer, said: "Kieron Goodwin is an incredibly dangerous and manipulative man who will now face justice for the horrendous crimes he subjected these women to.
"His offending has had a significant impact on each of them and ultimately - and tragically – had fatal consequences for Olivia.
"Each of those women who have spoken so bravely about what they suffered at his hands deserves enormous praise. Not only has it meant he will now be accountable for his crimes, but it will also ensure no other woman will suffer at his hands.
"I also want to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Olivia's family and friends who have acted with such dignity, despite Goodwin’s cowardice in refusing to admit his crimes and provide them with the answers they deserve about what happened that night.”
Nadina Farley-Turner of the Crown Prosecution Service said:
“Goodwin had a history of abusive and controlling behaviour towards women. He used emotional manipulation, threats and violence to get what he wanted from them, whether that be sex or money to buy drugs.
“This pattern of abuse tragically culminated in the death of Olivia Wood.
“Goodwin claimed that Olivia’s death was accidental but this was not supported by the evidence. The prosecution case was that Olivia died as the result of a deliberate act of violence and that Goodwin intended to cause her really serious harm. The jury agreed and convicted him of Olivia’s murder and serious offences against three other women.
“I would like to thank the three women who bravely came forward to support this prosecution. I hope they can find some comfort in the knowledge that Goodwin is now safely behind bars.”