Episode 10 - The Crown Closes
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Obsessed with teenage babysitter JC, Christopher Dawson murdered his wife Lyn in terror of losing what he so deeply desired. That was the powerful thrust of a meticulous and forensic closing address, delivered over two days by Crown prosecutor Craig Everson SC. Everson said Dawson made four separate plans to escape his marriage before ultimately killing Lyn, disposing of her body and racing to South West Rocks to collect JC and install her in the family home, wearing Lyn's clothes and her rings.This is the first of two episodes focusing on the closing submissions by each side. Next episode: The Defence Closes.To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search The Teacher's Trial or click here.For daily updates on the trial of Chris Dawson search for The Front in your podcast app.The National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service can be reached on 1800RESPECT. Lifeline can be reached on 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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