The Teacher's Pet
Lyn and Chris Dawson appear to have the perfect marriage. He's a star footballer and popular high school teacher. She's a devoted wife and mother. They share a beautiful home above Sydney's northern beaches. But when Lyn goes missing, dark secrets are buried. This is no fairytale, but a sordid story… read more
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The Front - Daily updates as Hedley Thomas appears at the trial
June 29th, 2022
This week Hedley Thomas appeared in the witness box in the trial of Chris Dawson. The Australian's daily news podcast The Front will be publishing daily updates. Search for The Front in your podcast app, and hit the …
Introducing - The Teacher's Trial
May 13th, 2022
From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian comes The Teacher's Trial. A new episode will be published every Friday for the duration of the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife …
Introducing - The Front
May 10th, 2022
The Australian's news podcast The Front will be covering the trial of Chris Dawson with daily updates. Follow or subscribe to The Front in your …
Special Update Episode
April 5th, 2019
Preparation for the murder trial begins. The team behind The Teacher's Pet podcast series takes down the first 16 episodes in Australia, to help ensure Chris gets a fair trial.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not …
Episode 16 - Arrest
December 5th, 2018
Chris is arrested over the alleged murder of Lyn.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court case. Hedley Thomas' podcasts The Night Driver and Shandee's Story are …
Episode 15 - Digging
November 29th, 2018
Police continue to search for clues.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court case. Hedley …
Episode 14 - Decision Time
August 17th, 2018
Police pledge to continue investigating the case.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court …
Episode 13 - The System
August 9th, 2018
The Justice system struggles to find answers to Lyn's disappearance.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court case. Hedley Thomas' podcasts The Night Driver and …
Episode 12 - Momentum
August 2nd, 2018
Former Cromer High students share their experiences.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court case. Hedley Thomas' podcasts The Night Driver and Shandee's Story are …
Episode 11 - Loyalty
July 26th, 2018
Police ramp up investigations into the case.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court case. …
Episode 10 - Damaged
July 19th, 2018
Police interviews reveal details about the case.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court …
Episode 9 - Dreamworld
July 12th, 2018
Chris and his family move homes.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court case. Hedley Thomas' podcasts The Night Driver and Shandee's Story are available now, and …
Episode 8 - Hopeless
July 5th, 2018
Hopes fade for ever finding Lyn alive.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court case. Hedley Thomas' podcasts The Night Driver and Shandee's Story are available …
Episode 7 - The Rings
June 28th, 2018
Chris takes a new step in his life.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court case. Hedley Thomas' podcasts The Night Driver and Shandee's Story are available now, …
Episode 6 - Gone
June 21st, 2018
Theories abound as to where Lyn might be.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court case. Hedley Thomas' podcasts The Night Driver and Shandee's Story are available …
Episode 5 - A Lovely Drink
June 14th, 2018
Looking for answers to Lyn's disappearance.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court case. Hedley Thomas' podcasts The Night Driver and Shandee's Story are …
Episode 4 - Soft Soil
June 7th, 2018
Lyn goes missing.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court case. Hedley Thomas' podcasts The Night Driver and Shandee's Story are available now, and The Teacher's …
Episode 3 - Bruised
May 31st, 2018
Family and friends talk about life in Sydney's Northern Beaches.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court case. Hedley Thomas' podcasts The Night Driver and …
Episode 2 - Cromer High
May 23rd, 2018
Chris was a sports teacher at Cromer High School.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court …
Episode 1 - Bayview
May 18th, 2018
Lynette Dawson was a devoted wife and mother before she went missing.
The Teacher’s Pet is currently not available to listen to in Australia due to the ongoing court case. Hedley Thomas' podcasts The Night Driver and …
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