Lynette Dawson was the missing wife of Chris Dawson, a former Australian rugby player who disappeared on January 9, 1982, leaving two kids and her husband. Her mysterious disappearance led to the key suspect, Chris, being accused of murder.
Former Australian rugby player Chris Dawson’s wife, Lynette Dawson, has gone missing. Her husband, Chris Dawson, and two kids were left behind when she vanished on January 9, 1982. Mrs. Dawson was not formally reported missing for about a month after her disappearance.
Her whereabouts are unknown, but two coroners’ investigations concluded she was killed. Chris was accused in December 2018 of her murder and pleaded not guilty in June 2019. He was arrested and charged with the murder of his wife in February 2020.
Was Lynette Dawson Body Ever Found?
Sad to learn that Lynette Dawson’s remains have never been found and Mr. Dawson has pleaded not guilty to her murder. Mrs. Dawson planned to meet her mother at Northbridge Baths, where Mr. Dawson worked as a lifeguard on the side. At around 7 a.m., he stated he dropped her off at a bus stop in Mona Vale.
Since she never showed up, Chris informed his kids that their mother had left them to join a religious group. Then Joanne Curtis, his then-16-year-old schoolgirl lover, arrived at the house two days later, and the kids were informed that she was their ‘real mother.’
Chris Dawson Wife Disappearance Case Update: Did He Murder Lynette?
Chris Dawson is accused of killing his wife, Lynette Dawson, and disposing of her body, perhaps with the help of others, on or around January 8, 1982. Mrs. Dawson left their Bayview home on her own, according to the former professional footballer, but the Crown claims the now 73-year-old sought to “get rid” of his wife so he could have a connection with a schoolgirl he taught.
Helena Jenkins, Mrs. Dawson’s sister, testified, that she told the court that she had complained about her husband’s behavior weeks before her sister vanished.
Mr. Dawson had “black flashing eyes,” as per Jenkins, and had pushed her away when she sought to hug him. Moreover, in one letter dated January 4, 1982, Helena Simms, Ms. Dawson’s mother, stated that “Lyn wants Chris to visit a doctor to see what is causing him to be so angry.”
Mr. Dawson, on the other hand, has admitted that he and his wife had relationship problems for a number of reasons, including his romance with the schoolgirl, but that the couple went to a marriage counselor on January 8 and were in good spirits.
How Old Are Lynette Dawson Daughters Now In 2022?
Lynette Dawson’s daughters, Shanelle and Sherryn, are now grownups. Their father married another woman after their mother vanished, and it was almost as if their mother never existed; Lynette was never discussed by their father, Chris, or stepmother, and all images of her in the house were taken down.
Shanelle, who was four years old at her mother’s disappearance time, is now a married lady in her 40s in 2022. She is now a mother herself. Her sister Sherryn has always supported their father’s innocence, despite the fact that little is known about her personal life.