Ryan Timms, a Hartshill domestic abuser, has been sentenced to prison for the death of his wife, whom he alleged he discovered ‘hanging.’ Ryan Timms, from The Green, Hartshill, has received a life sentence with a minimum incarceration period of 19 years, according to Warwickshire Police.
The police stated that they received a contact from medical personnel regarding a woman in cardiac arrest, who was allegedly found hanging by her husband at 3:53 AM on Monday, July 31, of the previous year. The ambulance services sent the woman to the hospital, where she succumbed four days later despite all efforts.
Officers observed contradictions in the narrative presented by the 44-year-old during their initial visit to the residence. According to the authorities, an assault allegedly occurred upstairs, after which Timms transported his wife’s body downstairs.
Ambulance crew members and attending officers noted that accomplishing this would have been challenging due to things obstructing a steep and narrow stairs. Post-mortem studies indicated findings inconsistent with hanging as the cause of death and suggested that a “neck hold” was the probable cause, according to authorities.
The police conducted a thorough investigation, bolstered by expert testimony, which resulted in the arrest of Timms on suspicion of murder for a second time on June 4. He was convicted of murder and punished at Warwick Crown Court.
DCI Collette O’Keefe stated, “The swift actions and meticulous attention to detail by the police and ambulance personnel laid the groundwork for the investigation.” The woman’s death might have been classified as a suicide were it not for the professional inquisitiveness of the responding officers and paramedics.
“The investigation into this death has been challenging and complex. There were a number of inconsistencies at the scene identified by the attending officers and paramedics which prompted the arrest of Ryan Timms. Ryan was arrested shortly after the woman was discovered. What followed was a comprehensive and intricate review of the couple’s life.
“She had suffered in silence for many years. The relationship was toxic and she suffered alone in silence. She kept the domestic abuse hidden from family, friends, and work colleagues. It was evident that she had wanted to leave. Our officers didn’t believe Ryan’s account that she had taken her own life. There were too many inconsistencies in his story.
“I would like to thank them for their curiosity, and to also thank the team who have worked tirelessly on this investigation for their perseverance and diligence. Nothing will bring her back, but I hope this outcome will bring reassurance to her family that justice has been done.
“We encourage any and all victims of domestic violence to come forward and tell us about it so we can prevent tragic events like this from happening in future.” If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic abuse or violence, support is available.
Find out more about reporting it or finding help on the police’s website: www.warwickshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/
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