The Chris Dawson guilty verdict explained
The Briefing31 Aug 2022

The Chris Dawson guilty verdict explained

In one of the most anticipated courtroom verdicts in living memory, Chris Dawson was this week found guilty of murdering his wife Lynette more than 40 years ago. A packed court heard Dawson murdered his wife so he could pursue a relationship with the Dawsons’ teenage babysitter.

We’re joined by Matthew Condon, a journalist with the Australian who worked alongside Hedley Thomas, the creator of the Teacher’s Pet podcast which sparked the renewed hunt for the truth behind Lynette Dawson’s disappearance.

In this episode of The Briefing, the Chris Dawson murder verdict explained.

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