The Teacher's Trial · The Australian

Verdict Episode 3: Lyn's Legacy

September 16, 2022·1 hr 5 min·5 clips
Anna Grantham's 1998 police statement describes Chris Dawson pushing Lynette's face into mud as she gasped for air.
This episode analyzes the guilty verdict in Chris Dawson's trial for murdering his wife Lynette, focusing on Justice Harrison's rejection of domestic violence evidence from female witnesses. The hosts debate the judge's reasoning, explore choking as a precursor to homicide, and discuss the case's global impact amid evolving conversations on abuse.
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