Care worker died before court over sex charges

Social Care Worker Dies Before Court Appearance

An adult social care worker took his own life the day before he was scheduled to appear in court on serious sexual offence charges.

The body of Grzegorz Zytowiecki, 54, was found hanged in a hut at Dennywood campsite in Lyndhurst on March 10, 2025.

Details from the Inquest

An inquest at Winchester Coroners’ Court revealed a letter found in his car. The letter was addressed to his wife, stating, “You will be better off without me as you are a wonderful woman who deserves the best.”

His widow, Celina Kubiak, sobbed during the hearing. She noted that he had taken his life at what she called “our place,” a favorite site for them in the New Forest.

Kubiak shared that the couple was divorcing at the time of Zytowiecki’s death. She said her lawyers advised her not to live with him after he was charged, as it could affect an ongoing custody battle with her former partner.

Suicide Note and Charges

In his suicide note, written in Polish, Zytowiecki expressed he was taking “this drastic step to protect you.” He added, “I understand what you are going through so I decided to leave forever, I see no other way out.”

He also claimed his innocence regarding the charges, stating, “Let my death be a warning to others and the police, I did nothing of the sort in her story.”

Zytowiecki was set to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court to face serious sex crime allegations. No further details about the charges were provided, as he had been arrested nearly a year before his death.

Statements from Celina Kubiak

Kubiak told coroner Nicholas Walker that despite the divorce, she “still loved” her husband. She mentioned that the allegations had “played heavily on his mind.”

She continued to care for Zytowiecki, including dropping off food for him at a friend’s home where he had moved. “My intention was to support him through the court case,” she said.

Kubiak explained she only sought a divorce to avoid any reason for her child to be taken away.

Final Interactions

She last saw Zytowiecki on March 8 when he picked her up from a party. He had asked her to go home with him, but she refused. The next day, he sent her a message saying he loved her and her child.

Talking about her husband, Kubiak said, “He was always there for me. He was a very cheerful person, he had a very warm heart.”

However, she noted that after being charged, he had threatened to kill himself multiple times, which she thought was “just attention seeking.”

She added, “He used to love going to the New Forest. We had been camping there with my son.”

Zytowiecki’s death was ruled a suicide.

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