GUILTY Australia - Lynette Dawson, 34, Sydney, Jan 1982 *Arrest* #4

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TootsieFootsie said:
Could he try the manslaughter wasn't considered option.
Like Gerard Baden Clay, though it didn't work out so well for him.
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Listening to the latest Teacher's Trial podcast, I don't think that is an option to Dawson.

But also from that podcast, the no-body-no-parole rule applies in Queensland but not NSW. It is however an option in NSW though.
 
The media were sharp enough to pick up on the fact that Shanelle visited Chris yesterday. I would have thought if Paul had visited Chris recently the media would have picked up on it.

Assuming Paul hasn't visited Chris recently, I wonder if Paul will make an appearance tomorrow?
 
Cliff Hardy said:
www.dailymail.co.uk

Chris Dawson to face the verdict at Teacher's Pet murder trial

Christopher Michael Dawson is leaving the Sunshine Coast to meet his fate in a Sydney court where he will be pronounced innocent, or otherwise guilty and then possibly die in prison.
www.dailymail.co.uk www.dailymail.co.uk

Chris Dawson was visited by daughter Shanelle yesterday - see pictures in article.

Look out for Dawson to play the 'I'm in too poor a health to go to prison' card if found guilty. Or will he appeal first, then play the poor health card?
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Are we sure this is Shanelle? She looks very different to what I remember in the 60 mins interview. She's not looking up so I'm just not sure. I am wondering if that is actually Sherryn?
 
And peoples...If this verdict is disappointing in any way, it's just how it is, .. Dawson has other charges which he has not been at trial for, as yet, of a deeply disturbing sexual coercive and illegal content, which attract long sentences , and for which there is much retribution dished out in prison.
 
Cliff Hardy said:
The media were sharp enough to pick up on the fact that Shanelle visited Chris yesterday. I would have thought if Paul had visited Chris recently the media would have picked up on it.

Assuming Paul hasn't visited Chris recently, I wonder if Paul will make an appearance tomorrow?
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It may be a couple of things. While 70 is the new 60 and both the twins are quite fit health issues can start occurring at that age and to be away from your new house for 6 to 8 weeks you would need accommodation in Sydney and the ability to be away. There is always an appointment to go to for some people.

Secondly, with the talk of the closeness of the twins, I can't remember whether anyone has talked about it in the trial specifically but for a judge that shows no bias having a twin in the gallery might be noticeable. This may downplay any of the evidence from Paul.
 
Cliff Hardy said:
Listening to the latest Teacher's Trial podcast, I don't think that is an option to Dawson.

But also from that podcast, the no-body-no-parole rule applies in Queensland but not NSW. It is however an option in NSW though.
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The no body no parole thingy is always a matter that NSW is going to bring into law, any day now. I , for one, long for the day the NT justice system brings it in, and Murdoch has to tell where he buried Peter Falconio, if he ever wants to breathe fresh air again.

Dawson could lolling about in his bunk, and get the solid news that no body, no parole just got promulgated.

( Dawson will never tell, maybe not even then, with that law waving in his face..it's a thing a psychopath would not ever consider. The facade is everything )
 
Trooper said:
And peoples...If this verdict is disappointing in any way, it's just how it is, .. Dawson has other charges which he has not been at trial for, as yet, of a deeply disturbing sexual coercive and illegal content, which attract long sentences , and for which there is much retribution dished out in prison.
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Hey Trooper, if a guilty verdict is delivered….could he get a lighter sentence if he discloses her fate ?
 
emirates1957 said:
Hey Trooper, if a guilty verdict is delivered….could he get a lighter sentence if he discloses her fate ?
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No, Em,,.. In NSW the sentence is 20 years for murder, it doesn't go down, and it can go up. If he discloses where her body is, that may be a factor in when he can apply for parole . Which is not to say he will get parole at all, merely , it's one factor taken into consideration.

What I hope is, NSW brings it in after he is sentenced. That would be a bitter blow to him. It means, of course, that he has to admit to the murder, which, so far, he has not done.
 
Trooper said:
No, Em,,.. In NSW the sentence is 20 years for murder, it doesn't go down, and it can go up. If he discloses where her body is, that may be a factor in when he can apply for parole . Which is not to say he will get parole at all, merely , it's one factor taken into consideration.

What I hope is, NSW brings it in after he is sentenced. That would be a bitter blow to him. It means, of course, that he has to admit to the murder, which, so far, he has not done.
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Probably won't happen, but the best outcome I could hope for would be revealing where Lyn's body is.

Of course the absolute best would have been for her life not to have been taken in the first place.
 
I remember in the Simon Gittany judge only trial in Sydney, when Justice McCallum read the verdict. It took her 5 HOURS to read the verdict!
She went through why she took this into consideration, why she didn't take that into consideration, citing various precedent. Then finally she announced the verdict.

We were on edge for the whole 5 hours. Didn't realise it could take that long in a judge only trial. Apparently, the judge tries to back up their decision to reduce the chance of appeal.
 
SouthAussie said:
I remember in the Simon Gittany judge only trial in Sydney, when Justice McCallum read the verdict. It took her 5 HOURS to read the verdict!
She went through why she took this into consideration, why she didn't take that into consideration, citing various precedent. Then finally she announced the verdict.

We were on edge for the whole 5 hours. Didn't realise it could take that long in a judge only trial. Apparently, the judge tries to back up their decision to reduce the chance of appeal.
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Judge Desai also led up to Henri van Breda's verdict with a preamble of over 5 hours.
 
TootsieFootsie said:
The "lovely drink" is what I think finally finished her.

I'm thinking that drink may have contained more than just alcohol.
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So you don't buy the theory that she ran off with someone from a religious cult, some tweezak with whom she crossed paths who was not nearly as intelligent, strong, rich, or important as CD?
 
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