Episode 4 - Soft Soil

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 of strangely close twin brothers, teenage student lovers, and probable murder. The Australian's Hedley Thomas digs deep into a cold case which has been unsolved for 36 years, uncovering startling new evidence.

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Hedley Thomas sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winner and former NYT foreign correspondent Raymond Bonner to discuss his new book, The Teacher's Pet, at Bookoccino book shop on Sydney's Northern Beaches. 
The book is published by Pan Macmillan and is available at all good bookstores, and wherever you get audiobooks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus episode: Hedley Thomas talks The Teacher's Pet with Raymond Bonner

Lynette Dawson, now remembered as Lynette Simms, went missing from her Bayview home in 1982. But it would take another 40 years for her husband Chris Dawson to be convicted of her murder.
In this special episode of the I Catch Killers podcast, Hedley Thomas shares his  personal connection to Lyn’s story with host Gary Jubelin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin: Remembering Lynette with Hedley Thomas (Part 2)

A school teacher, a missing wife, and the student caught in the middle. The Teacher’s Pet was the podcast that captivated the world.
In this special episode of the I Catch Killers podcast, award-winning journalist Hedley Thomas joins host Gary Jubelin to discuss the ins and outs of the investigation into Lynette Dawson’s disappearance — ultimately landing murderer Chris Dawson behind bars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin: Catching A Killer with Hedley Thomas (Part 1)

Listen to Hedley Thomas reading Chapter 1 of his new book, The Teacher's Pet.
The book is published by Pan Macmillan and is available at all good bookstores, and wherever you get audiobooks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus episode: Hedley reads Chapter 1 of his new book, The Teacher's Pet

Grey, shrunken and hiding his face, Chris Dawson is sentenced for unlawful carnal knowledge of a schoolgirl. Hedley Thomas joins us.
Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store.
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 4 - Soft Soil

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