December 4th 2024.
Chris Dawson, a well-known murderer of his own wife, is now attempting to appeal his conviction for sexual activity with one of his teenage students. Despite his previous failed attempt to appeal his murder verdict, the 76-year-old is determined to clear his name and overturn this ruling.
In June of 2023, Dawson was found guilty of a historical charge of carnal knowledge as a teacher of a girl between the ages of 10 and 17, by the Sydney Downing Centre District Court. This charge was mostly included in his longer 24-year sentence for the murder of his wife Lynette in January of 1982. This only added one year to his non-parole period, meaning that his first opportunity for release will be in August of 2041, when he is 93 years old.
Recently, Dawson's challenge against his carnal knowledge conviction was brought before the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal. A hearing lasting two hours was scheduled for late March, giving Dawson a chance to present his case and seek a different outcome. It is believed that his motivation for murdering his wife was his infatuation with the teenage student, who cannot be named for legal reasons. This was determined by the NSW Supreme Court in August of 2022, after a judge-alone murder trial. Despite Dawson's previous appeal of this conviction being dismissed in June, he is still fighting to clear his name.
In addition to his criminal charges, Dawson has also been the subject of media attention for a disgusting discovery at an Australian beach. This has sparked a warning to dog owners to take care and be responsible with their pets. As the case continues, the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service 1800RESPECT is available for anyone in need of support or information.
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