Eight words that sealed Dawson’s fate
Eight key words helped convict Chris Dawson and are a crucial reason four judges found that the ex-rugby league star killed his wife.
Chris Dawson
Eight words that sealed Dawson’s fate
Eight key words helped convict Chris Dawson and are a crucial reason four judges found that the ex-rugby league star killed his wife.
A win for journalism and victims
Appeal court decision keeps door open for cold case investigations.
Liar, killer, sex offender: you’re done, Chris
Chris Dawson should stop. But he won’t – and that’s why the High Court should be bracing for Dawson’s next move to be seeking special leave to appeal.
How Dawson’s marriage turned to murder
12 years after marrying her highschool sweetheart, Lynette Simms vanished. Decades on, her husband Chris Dawson is in jail for her murder. Here’s how it unfolded.
Dawson loses murder conviction appeal
Former star footballer Chris Dawson has lost an appeal against his murder conviction after being found guilty of killing his wife Lyn Simms more than 40 years ago.
How Dawson’s marriage turned to murder
12 years after marrying her highschool sweetheart, Lynette Simms vanished. Decades on, her husband Chris Dawson is in jail for her murder. Here’s how it unfolded.
Dawson to die in jail after appeal fails
Former rugby league player Chris Dawson has lost a bid to have his murder conviction overturned after the state’s highest court threw out his appeal.
12 reasons prove Dawson killed wife
Former rugby league player Chris Dawson has lost a bid to have his murder conviction overturned after the state’s highest court threw out his appeal.
Judgment day for Dawson on appeal
Chris Dawson will learn on Thursday the result of his appeal against his conviction for murdering his wife after three NSW judges reserved their decision last month.
Four key claims in Dawson’s new court fight
Chris Dawson has launched a desperate bid to have his murder conviction quashed a year after he was found guilty of killing his wife and told he would die in jail.
Wife-killer Chris Dawson’s move to be freed
Wife-killer and former teacher Chris Dawson has launched an appeal against his murder conviction as he fights to be freed from jail.
Shadow of betrayal clouds a young life
The daughter of convicted killer Chris Dawson recalls the cruelty of her childhood in the memoir, My Mother’s Eyes.
How Dawson’s legal gambit almost derailed the case
If the former teacher succeeded in his bid, the fallout and potential financial costs would have been disastrous. Lyn’s family would be inconsolable, their last chance dashed.
The secret behind the crime story of the decade
Hedley Thomas reveals for the first time the personal family tragedy that drove him to pursue The Teacher’s Pet story harder than anything else in his career. | LISTEN to an exclusive audiobook extract
Dawson’s daughter wonders if her dad blames her
The eldest daughter of murdered mum Lyn has written her own book and tells The Australian of her complex feelings towards her imprisoned father.
Shameful case of victim-blaming
The NSW Education Department’s attitude to a groomed schoolgirl beggars belief.
Defence to Dawson victim’s claim ‘disgusting’
The NSW Education Department is arguing in a legal suit that the schoolgirl had a ‘share in responsibility’ for being groomed because she didn’t end her relationship with him.
Time to put things right for Dawson’s victim, Minister Car
The woman who survived Chris Dawson deserves our thanks. Not more victim-blaming from the NSW education department.
Chris Dawson likely to die in jail
Child sexual abuse in any setting, however long ago, must never be ignored or go unpunished.
Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/topics/chris-dawson