Legal failures prove adage that justice delayed is justice denied
What’s the point of a ‘justice system’ that only delivers further injustice added on top of the original injustice?
Chris Dawson
Police send Larrimah case to DPP
The conviction of Chris Dawson, who was last month found guilty of murdering his wife Lynette, has renewed hope of an outcome in the unsolved case of missing NT man Paddy Moriarty.
‘Why 40 years to prosecute Dawson?’
A retired judge has questioned why it took 40 years to prosecute Chris Dawson, as former NSW DPP Nicholas Cowdery remains silent.
How Chris Dawson groomed JC
New details about how the teacher pursued his student can now be revealed.
Dawson bought girl sweets before sex
Chris Dawson bought a student chocolate before they had sex in his car, and slept with the girl at his twin brother Paul’s home, judgment reveals.
‘Her spirit still lives on in our house’
The current owners of Chris and Lyn Dawson’s former home at Bayview in Sydney have embraced the murdered mother’s spirit and believe last week’s guilty verdict is ‘justice done for sure’.
Lyn’s Law: ‘No body, no parole’ on a roll
Chris Dawson’s former family babysitter has launched a petition calling for new laws to stop convicted killers being released without revealing the location of their victims’ remains.
Three letters that led to Dawson’s downfall
Love letters and cards from Chris Dawson to his teen babysitter were proof of his “infatuation” which drove him to murder wife Lynette Dawson, a court has heard.
Devil in the detail: how good a liar was Chris Dawson?
For 40 years, he stuck to a highly polished script that somehow evaded serious scrutiny — until the arrival of Damian Loone | LISTEN NOW
‘I knew he’d killed Lyn’
One of the last people to have seen Lynette Dawson alive said she knew ‘within days’ of her disappearance that Chris Dawson had murdered his wife | The Teacher’s Pet podcast is back for subscribers: LISTEN NOW
Evidence points to life in prison for killer
Lawyers and detectives say Chris Dawson will likely die in jail after a judge’s finding that he callously resolved to kill his wife Lynette to be with a teenage girl.
Podcast ‘pivotal’ in delivering justice for Lyn
Former NSW police commissioner Mick Fuller has acknowledged the pivotal role of The Teacher’s Pet podcast in delivering justice for Lyn Dawson 40 years after she vanished.
Thomas: moment I knew Dawson was doomed
Hedley Thomas reveals the moment he realised Christopher Dawson was going to jail.
Verdict clears way for series to return
After more than three years, The Teacher’s Pet podcast is again available to Australian audiences.
Dawson the ill-fitting Jet who stood on the fringes
Inside convicted wife killer Chris Dawson’s rugby league dealings in an era where footballers and gangsters existed side-by-side, and often overlapped.
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Inmates out to kill me, says Dawson
Chris Dawson has asked to be kept isolated from other inmates, as his eldest daughter gave an insight into her years of suffering for the first time.
Dawson’s daughter posts cryptic message
The daughter of convicted killer Chris Dawson has broken her silence, sharing a cryptic social media post.
The Teacher’s Pet returns – with a new ending
It was the podcast that flashed around the world and brought down a killer. Now, The Teacher’s Pet is back.
Teacher’s Pet criticism from judges misplaced
The great lesson from the Chris Dawson case is all about the need for judges to maintain a sense of proportion.
The Teacher’s Pet
It was the investigation that became a global podcast phenomenon and brought down a killer. Now, The Teacher’s Pet is back.
‘Sad’ Chris Dawson to remain behind bars
Chris Dawson has been seen for the first time since he was found guilty of his wife’s murder 40 years ago, with the killer dropping his bid for bail on Thursday.
Dawson ‘subjected to death threats’, but will remain in jail
Chris Dawson has asked for ‘non-association’ with other prisoners but has not applied for bail ahead of his sentencing on November 11.
No body, no parole a fitting end
Anything that can be done to speed a final closure must be done.
Dawson verdict raises questions about justice system
An inquiry should explore why the NSW DPP twice failed to take action on coronial recommendations to pursue charges.
Friend to Lyn: Now you can rest
Lyn Dawson’s long-time friend Julie Andrew says she is elated and ‘walking on air’ after Chris Dawson was found guilty of his wife’s murder.
Tears and laughter: Team Lyn raise a glass
After Chris Dawson was handcuffed and taken into custody, the family of Lyn Dawson gathered with investigative journalist Hedley Thomas to reflect on an historic moment | WATCH
NSW seeks advice on ‘no body, no parole’ laws
Attorney-General Mark Speakman is examining laws in other states after calls from Lyn Dawson’s family for legal reforms.
How a litany of lies left no doubt
Say nothing. It’s the first thing a criminal lawyer tells their client. And on Tuesday we saw why.
’Victim too’: Family’s message to babysitter
Lynette Dawson’s family has spoken about Chris Dawson’s second wife, whom he entered into a relationship with while she was just 16.
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