In 1982, devoted mother and wife Lynette Dawson vanished from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, leaving behind her two young daughters. Her husband, Chris Dawson, claimed she had left voluntarily—but as the years passed, suspicions grew. A questionable police investigation shrouded the case in mystery. Despite decades without a body, Lynette’s family never stopped seeking justice. In this episode, we unravel the twists and turns of one of Australia’s most infamous true crime cases, exploring the evidence, the trial, and the long-awaited verdict decided with only circumstantial evidence.
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