Still Missing Australia - Lynette Dawson, 34, Sydney, Jan 1982 *Arrest* #3

[KidonGadol]

Hmmm, I wonder who could have assisted him?

Dawson desired ‘unfettered relationship’ with younger woman, murder trial told

The murder trial of former Newtown Jets rugby league player and teacher Chris Dawson has begun. He is accused of killing his wife Lynette Dawson in 1982.

www.smh.com.au

The Crown alleges on or about January 8 that year, Dawson alone or with another person or persons murdered his wife and, possibly with assistance, disposed of her body at an unknown location.

If I had a body to dispose of at the height of NSW summer and I did not have a hidden grave ready to use I know where I'd go if I were a strong swimmer. Do any readers know if Chris had a surfboard ? - it's all relevant.


It's interesting that the crown is alleging that others might well have assisted. I 'm wondering if this could be pre planning for a plea deal if he's found guilty - "give us Paul and we can give you a discount". [Give us that swine Peter and we'll go even lower]

 

[DRT]

Affair led Dawson to kill wife: Crown

Former Sydney rugby league player and teacher Chris Dawson murdered his wife and disposed of her body in 1982 because he was infatuated with one of...

www.tasmaniatalks.com.au

Opening the trial on Monday, crown prosecutor Craig Everson SC said Dawson, 73, had called his wife Lynette Dawson a "fat and ugly ....." and had entered into a consensual relationship with one of his students, known only as JC, repeatedly asking her to marry him.

He can't go much lower

 

[musicaljoke]

I guess the defence weren't expecting to hear about the "alleged" request for a hitman.

They had to know. The defence is given all the evidence from the crown before the trial begins. There are no surprises for the defence. So what's going on, I wonder?

 

[cnmccarthy]

They had to know. The defence is given all the evidence from the crown before the trial begins. There are no surprises for the defence. So what's going on, I wonder?

Right? I am baffled the request was even granted. Hasn’t it been on the docket for years?

 

[Bats]

Right? I am baffled the request was even granted. Hasn’t it been on the docket for years?

It can be as simple as the judge has other unrelated matters to deal with.

 

[JLZ]

I was thinking the delay might be to talk about costs since Legal Aid was refused, but apparently they knew that over a week ago at least.

 

[Trooper]

Chris , not looking too flash. Bit of a limp, badly cut suit, ....

It still staggers me that the school these brothers taught at assigned these brothers the delicate job of sex education.

 

[Kemug]

It still staggers me that the school these brothers taught at assigned these brothers the delicate job of sex education.

What!!!! Talk about kids in a candy store!

 

[Via Marple]

It's back today
NSW Supreme Court listing
Should find time one day to check it out

 

[k-mac]

Neighbour first to testify in Dawson trial

A trial of former teacher Chris Dawson, accused of murdering his wife Lynette in 1982, is due to hear evidence from a neighbour and her sister next week.

www.perthnow.com.au

Nothing now till Monday meh!

Following legal argument on Wednesday, Justice Ian Harrison said the trial of Chris Dawson, 73, would resume on Monday.

 

[Morrisa]

Ruby Cornish

@rubycornish
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Pre-trial legal arguments in the #ChrisDawson case have wrapped up earlier than anticipated. The trial proper will begin Monday next week when the first witness, Lynette Dawson's friend and neighbour Julie Andrew, will be called to the stand to give evidence.
@abcnews

 

[Podcast Tragic]

Australian reports (behind paywall) so I only have the headline. Chris Dawson's defense case will rest on the character of Dawson.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Neighbour first to testify in Dawson trial

A trial of former teacher Chris Dawson, accused of murdering his wife Lynette in 1982, is due to hear evidence from a neighbour and her sister next week.

www.perthnow.com.au

A friend and neighbour of Lynette Dawson, who disappeared from her Sydney home in 1982, will be the first witness in her ex-husband's murder trial.

The Supreme Court was told that Julie Andrew will be the first witness, followed by Ms Dawson's sister Patricia Jenkins.

The cold case gained a high profile through The Teacher's Pet podcast in 2018 and 2019.

A court order preventing mention of the podcast in connection with Dawson's prosecution, was lifted on Tuesday.

 

[DRT]

The Front is a podcast of the Australiam Newspaper. Not exclusively on the trial but they will be covering it there. I searched under Apple podcasts and found it there. Red with white writing

 

[SouthAussie]

Neighbour first to testify in Dawson trial

A trial of former teacher Chris Dawson, accused of murdering his wife Lynette in 1982, is due to hear evidence from a neighbour and her sister next week.

www.perthnow.com.au

A friend and neighbour of Lynette Dawson, who disappeared from her Sydney home in 1982, will be the first witness in her ex-husband's murder trial.

The Supreme Court was told that Julie Andrew will be the first witness, followed by Ms Dawson's sister Patricia Jenkins.Dawson

The cold case gained a high profile through The Teacher's Pet podcast in 2018 and 2019.

A court order preventing mention of the podcast in connection with Dawson's prosecution, was lifted on Tuesday.

I think that Julie Andrew (based on a 2018 article) is likely to testify that Dawson never asked her if she had seen or heard from Lyn - despite him putting an ad in the paper and saying that he had asked everyone if they had seen Lyn.

Julie also expressed relief that Dawson had been arrested (in another 2018 article) and said that "She didn’t leave her kids, and her kids will know that.”

Paper plea to missing wife

Murder suspect Chris Dawson placed a newspaper advertisement pleading for his missing wife, Lyn, to come home while he was living with his teenage lover.

amp.theaustralian.com.au

‘I feel like screaming’

The day before Chris Dawsons arrest, I had a long conversation with Lyns sister, Pat Jenkins.

amp.theaustralian.com.au

 

[musicaljoke]

The Teachers Pet..The Front is available. Covering the trial of Chris Dawson with daily updates.

Thanks for the heads-up! I will be sure to tune in each day.

My hopes for this trial is that the guilty party(s) will be imprisoned for life and that he/they will let Lynette's children know where her body is so that she can be laid to rest. They've waited so long. They've been through unspeakable trauma in their lives.

 

[Kemug]

Australian reports (behind paywall) so I only have the headline. Chris Dawson's defense case will rest on the character of Dawson.

His character?! They are depending on his good character to get him off?! Words fail me.

 

[drsleuth]

New podcast by the Australian called The Teacher's Trial

Listen in to The Teacher’s Trial

The Australians groundbreaking coverage of the murder trial of former star footballer and teacher Chris Dawson will be further enhanced by a new podcast about the court case.

amp.theaustralian.com.au

Episode 1 is up

Two of Australia’s most experienced crime reporters, David Murray and Matthew Condon, who will both be in the courtroom for the duration of the five-week hearing, will anchor The Teacher’s Trial. The first episode is now available.

 

[SouthAussie]

DBM podcast info posted above ... though I can't find a link to the actual podcast. It's not in the Australian article.

 

[drsleuth]

DBM podcast info posted above ... though I can't find a link to the actual podcast. It's not in the Australian article.

I found it ( podbean ) , bit can only see the Intro......