The Teacher's Trial · The Australian

Episode 7: Fruit Barn

June 24, 2022·1 hr 20 min·5 clips
JC told Rebecca Hazel she was a 'sex slave' to Chris Dawson, controlled in what she wore and when she could leave.
Episode 7 covers week seven of Chris Dawson's murder trial, featuring testimony from author Rebecca Hazel on JC's allegations, courtroom clashes between prosecutors and defense, and key witnesses like detective Paul Magar and former rugby player Ray Lee. The episode delves into police investigation flaws, evidence of domestic abuse, and the critical proof of life question.

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A careful week-seven account that turns one witness's memory into a larger evidentiary fight.

Week seven of The Teacher's Trial tightens around the procedural strain of Chris Dawson's murder trial, as the discussion weighs Elva McBay's evidence and what it can, and cannot, do in court.

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You want week seven explained without losing the legal thread.

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