Chris Trybus, a wealthy IT consultant earning £300,000 a year, was dramatically cleared of all charges this week relating to the death of his first wife, Tarryn Baird. The charges included manslaughter, coercive behaviour, and two counts of rape. During the trial, it emerged that Trybus had married again—to Beata Wheelhouse, a Polish mother-of-two who became his staunchest supporter.
The Unwavering Support of a New Wife
Beata Wheelhouse, 39, met Trybus in early 2020, shortly after her divorce from the father of her two young children. She began dating the IT consultant and soon posted pictures of them together on social media, describing him as 'my world'. The couple married in August 2024, with Beata sharing photos of the ceremony as the 'best day ever'.
Throughout the eight-week trial at Winchester Crown Court, Beata attended every day, dressed smartly in trouser suits or sombre skirts and jackets. She often waited outside Court 4, choosing not to listen to much of the evidence but to support her husband during breaks. The couple would leave the court together for lunch, buying sandwiches from cafes on the High Street, and return to sit together until proceedings restarted.
Public Defence of Her Husband
As the trial began, Beata pivoted from private support to public defence. On a specially created website, she wrote: 'Christopher Trybus has been falsely accused of serious offences. As his family, we are devastated but we are determined to fight for the truth.' She praised his 'quiet kindness and integrity' and described him as a 'loving husband and stepfather'.
In her statement, she added: 'Those who know him described him as kind, hardworking, and deeply devoted to his family. He has found himself in an unimaginable situation following the tragic passing of his wife.'
The Trial and Acquittal
Trybus was accused of driving his wife to suicide through a 'tsunami of abuse'. His defence argued that Tarryn Baird had framed him by storing false records, some made while he was overseas. After 40 hours of jury deliberations, he was cleared of all counts on Wednesday.
Outside court, Trybus hugged Beata, both in tears. He told reporters: 'I want to thank my wife for unwavering support. This has had a profound impact on my life and those closest to me. Right now, my focus is on moving forward and rebuilding my life with my family.'
Beata later issued a statement: 'Seeing Chris go through this ordeal has been heartbreaking. He is the most wonderful person I have ever known, my best friend and I am incredibly proud to be his wife. I am grateful that the jury was able to see the truth and reach the right verdict.'
