The Teacher's Pet

By: The Australian
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  • Lyn and Chris Dawson appear to have the perfect marriage. He's a star footballer and popular high school teacher. She's a devoted wife and mother. They share a beautiful home above Sydney's northern beaches. But when Lyn goes missing, dark secrets are buried. This is no fairytale, but a sordid story of strangely close twin brothers, teenage student lovers, and probable murder. The Australian's Hedley Thomas digs deep into a cold case which has been unsolved for 36 years, uncovering startling new evidence.
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Episodes
  • From The Front: Chris Dawson is staying in jail
    Jun 13 2024

    This is an episode of The Australian's daily news podcast, The Front.

    Chris Dawson has suffered another humiliation, losing an appeal against his conviction for the 1982 murder of his wife Lynette in 1982.

    Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.

    This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    18 mins
  • Listen to episode 1 of BRONWYN
    May 31 2024

    The Teacher's Pet creator Hedley Thomas returns with a new podcast investigation for The Australian.

    Subscribers to The Australian and registered users hear episodes of ‘Bronwyn’ first. Plus, you can read more about this case and see exclusive stories, maps, timelines, graphics, video and more at bronwynpodcast.com

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • From The Front: Hedley Thomas’ new cold case podcast, 'Bronwyn'
    May 24 2024

    Where is Bronwyn Winfield? The devoted mum has been missing since 1993 – and the man behind The Teacher’s Pet is on the case.

    Go to theaustralian.com.au/bronwyn to listen. Plus, you can read more about this case and see exclusive stories, maps, timelines, graphics, video and more.

    This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    21 mins

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Incredible Reporting

I can tell a lot of work went into this story. Great job bringing awareness of these disturbing events.
To Lyn's loved ones & the SA victims, I hope you receive the closure you deserve & are able to find some peace.

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