The Girl on the Railway Tracks: The Heartbreaking Story of Kiena Dawes

About this episode

This episode investigates the case of Kiena Dawes, whose suicide note led to significant legal implications for domestic abuse cases.

Today we investigate the landmark case of Kiena Dawes, whose suicide note reading "I was murdered" led to unprecedented manslaughter charges against her abuser. This 2022 case from Lancashire challenges the legal boundaries of criminal responsibility in domestic abuse situations. Join our next livestream @ https://patreon.com/talkmurder Follow along & evidence photos @ https://jonharker.medium.com/ In this deeply researched episode, we examine: • The devastating pattern of coercive control by Ryan Wellings • Critical police failures that preceded her death • How her final message became crucial evidence "from beyond the grave" • Why cases like Kiena's—where an estimated 200 women annually take their lives due to domestic abuse—rarely result in serious charges Learn why this 2025 trial created a potential turning point for domestic violence jurisprudence and what it means for future victims seeking justice. 🛍️ SAVE MONEY WHILE SUPPORTING THE SHOW: I've partnered with SHOP.COM to bring you instant cashback on thousands of your favorite brands! Simply use my link to start earning money back on purchases you're already making…

People in this episode

Host: Talkocast

Topics covered

• domestic abuse
• coercive control
• manslaughter charges
• legal responsibility
• suicide
• victim justice

Keywords

• Kiena Dawes
• Ryan Wellings
• domestic violence
• coercive control
• manslaughter
• suicide note
• legal case
• Lancashire

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Places: Lancashire

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