Anguished family of Olivia left with 'hole in their hearts'

Olivia's family have spoken of the “mountain of agonising pain” which her murder has caused.

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During the sentencing hearing, the court was told about the impact of Olivia's loss on her family, and the effect of Goodwin's physical and psychological abuse on the three surviving victims.

Her mum, Astrid Wood, spoke of her 'loving, hardworking and helpful' daughter whose compassion sparked her interest in nature, particularly protecting small animals.

She said: “A hole has been severed and bitten out of my heart, out of my womb. It hurts. I feel sick. I am limping inside with pain.

“I gave life to Olivia and no-one, no person on this earth was allowed to take her life away. She will never walk through my front door again; I cannot hear her footsteps ever again.

“She gave me purpose. She was beautiful and confident walking her path, she knew where she wanted to be. I miss her voice, her laugh, her warmth, her stories from work, her experiences with the little animals that she loved so much. There was always a beetle or a bumblebee to rescue.”