Woman leaves note before suicide, citing abusive husband

Christopher Trybus, 43, is on trial for the manslaughter of his wife Tarryn Baird, who took her own life in November 2017 at age 34. Prosecutors allege Trybus engaged in years of controlling and coercive behavior, including threats and sexual violence, which contributed to her deteriorating mental health. Baird expressed suicidal thoughts to a mental health team on the day of her death and left a note apologizing to her family. Trybus denies all charges, and the trial is expected to last six to eight weeks.

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