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Australia 'Teacher's Pet' podcast subject gets 24-year sentence for 1982 murder

An Australian former high school teacher, who was the subject of the hit podcast "The Teacher's Pet", was sentenced on Friday to 24 years in jail for murdering his wife 40 years ago, in a case that has gripped the nation.

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Chris Dawson likely to die in jail after being sentenced to 24 years for murder of wife Lynette

The former Sydney schoolteacher and subject of the Teacher’s Pet podcast will be eligible for parole in 18 years

The Guardian - AU

NSW Police investigation tactics may change after Bill Spedding pay out, criminologist says

A win by former suspect in toddler William Tyrrell 's disappearance, Bill Spedding, against NSW Police for malicious prosecution may force detectives to change the way they pursue suspects when they are not making progress in a case, a leading criminologist says.

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Former suspect in disappearance of William Tyrell awarded $1.5m damages

Washing machine repairman Bill Spedding will receive almost $1.5 million in compensation after being maliciously pursued by NSW Police in their investigation into William Tyrrell's disappearance.

Newcastle Herald

Ex-Tyrrell suspect awarded $1.5m damages

A former suspect in William Tyrrell's disappearance has been awarded almost $1.5 million in damages after suing over the police investigation against him.

AAP

Judge mulling jail time for Chris Dawson

A judge is now considering how long Chris Dawson will spend behind bars for murdering his wife in Sydney's northern beaches in 1982.

AAP

Chris Dawson looks at floor while daughter delivers emotional speech in court

Chris Dawson's eldest daughter Shanelle pleads with him to "finally admit the truth" and reveal where her mother's body is during an emotion-charged court hearing in Sydney.

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The Loop: Hackers release more Medibank data, Elon Musk 'kills' new Twitter label, and octopuses 'throwing' things at each other — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

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Chris Dawson a 'conniving monster'

Former schoolteacher Chris Dawson has been called a "conniving monster" who betrayed the ones he loved when he murdered his wife 40 years ago.

AAP

Sydney man jailed for 18 years for strangling woman he 'felt the urge to just kill'

Chulsoo Jung is jailed for the murder of Min Sook Moon in a Sydney car park, after claiming she threatened to expose their secret relationship.

ABC News

Man jailed over Sydney strangling murder

A man has been sentenced to 18 years in jail over the "crime of passion" murder of Sydney mother Min Sook Moon, whose body was found in a Sydney park.

AAP

‘I saw him digging’: Chris Dawson’s daughter reveals childhood memory

The daughter of convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson has revealed the "profound" memories that surfaced when she was hypnotised.

The New Daily

Not just morbid interest: True-crime podcasts can bring elusive justice

Several high profile true-crime podcasts have helped spark renewed investigations and inquiries into murder convictions and cold cases.

The New Daily

Alleged revenge shooter granted bail

A Sydney man accused of leaving a gang member a quadriplegic after a targeted revenge shooting in 2020 has been released from prison prior to his trial.

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Lyn Dawson's family says they will 'never forgive' former husband Chris Dawson over lies, murder

Lyn Dawson was missing for 40 years but her brother and sister never gave up hope. ABC's Australian Story goes behind the scenes as her siblings prepared for the outcome of her husband Chris Dawson's murder trial and digest the guilty verdict.

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The Dawson case was a win for true crime, but the outlook is gloomy for 'podcast justice'

In the hugely popular but often maligned world of true crime, the conviction this week of former Sydney teacher Chris Dawson for the murder of his wife Lynette was a big win for podcast justice.

Newcastle Herald

For Lynette: Hunter family fights for a law and legacy in the wake of killer Chris Dawson's sentence

Lake Macquarie's Greg Simms has spoken of his family's 'comfort' after Chris Dawson was this week convicted of the murder of his sister Lynette

ABC News

How Chris Dawson was found guilty of murder despite lack of scientific or forensic evidence

The trial of former Sydney schoolteacher Chris Dawson illustrates guilty verdicts in a circumstantial murder case may be rare, but experts say circumstantial evidence can be "extremely damning" — if it all lines up.

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The Guardian - AU

‘She felt she could trust him’: Chris Dawson trial lays bare his chilling pursuit of teen girl

Justice Ian Harrison’s five-hour verdict traced in stark detail Dawson’s infatuation with 16-year-old JC and her struggles to break free of his orbit

The Guardian - AU

The Teacher’s Pet podcast likely turbocharged the wheels of justice, but judges don’t approve

There were teams of investigating police looking at the Dawson case from at least 2015. If anything, it appears the media were responsible for applying a bit of gas

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Chris Dawson Has Requested Protection After He Received Death Threats From Fellow Prisoners

"It’s not unusual having regard to his profile and the charge he’s been convicted of."

ABC News

Chris Dawson prosecutors deny being influenced by Teacher's Pet podcast over murder trial

NSW prosecutors deny being influenced by a popular podcast in the decision to prosecute former Sydney teacher Chris Dawson over the murder of his wife Lynette amid national and international media attention.

The New Daily

Dawson arrives at prison – as lawyers flag bail bid, appeal

Convicted murderer Chris Dawson arrived at Silverwater Prison on Wednesday, as his lawyers flagged they would apply for bail later in the day.

ABC News

Inside the courtroom as Chris Dawson's verdict was handed down

When Chris Dawson heard the word "guilty" he closed his eyes inside the overflowing courtroom. Outside there was applause after a wait of more than 40 years for a result.

AAP

Dawson spends first night behind bars

Convicted murderer Chris Dawson has spent his first night in jail after being found guilty of killing his wife Lynette more than 40 years ago.

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