Live Updates on Ryan Wellings’ Sentencing for Kiena Dawes’ Abuse
Ryan Wellings faces sentencing today for the abuse and assault of Kiena Dawes, whose tragic story has drawn significant attention.
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Fleetwood: So, Ryan Wellings is back in court today for sentencing after being found guilty of abusing Kiena Dawes. It’s a tough situation, and everyone’s waiting to see what happens next.
Wellings, who’s 30, was cleared of manslaughter but was convicted of domestic abuse over two years leading up to Kiena’s tragic death in July 2022. It’s heartbreaking.
Kiena and Ryan met in January 2020, and things moved fast. He even got her name tattooed on him within a week! They got engaged just three months later on a beach. Sounds romantic, right? But it quickly turned dark.
Just a month after the proposal, he assaulted her over a pair of shoes. That’s when the fairytale turned into a nightmare for Kiena, who was just 23.
Things escalated from there. He dragged her by her hair and demanded money. While she was pregnant, he gave her a black eye. It’s just awful to think about.
He made some really scary threats too, like saying he’d throw acid in her face. On one occasion, he pushed her head into a baby bath, telling her to say goodbye to their baby. Can you imagine?
He used her mental health struggles against her, making her feel trapped. On July 11, 2022, he slammed a door into her head, leaving her bloodied and in pain.
When she came to, she was covered in blood and couldn’t even pick up their crying baby. It’s just so tragic. He blamed her and left her there.
Just days later, Kiena took her own life, saying she felt bullied and tortured by Wellings. She wanted her daughter to be safe from him. It’s a heartbreaking end to a terrible story.
Today, as Wellings faces sentencing, everyone is hoping for justice for Kiena. Stay tuned for updates on this live blog.