Lynette Dawson

The Disappearance of Lynette Dawson | Australia's Most Controversial Missing Persons Case In January 1982, 33-year-old wife and mother Lynette Dawson vanished from her family home on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Friends and family were told she had simply walked away to start a new life. But those who knew Lyn best never believed she would abandon her two young daughters without a word. What followed was a decades-long search for answers. As the years passed, Lyn's family continued their relentless quest to find out what had happened to her, while police investigations, coronial inquests, witness statements, and new evidence slowly uncovered a very different story. This documentary follows the complete timeline of the Lynette Dawson case, from her disappearance in January 1982 through to the investigations, court proceedings, and the eventual murder conviction of her husband, Chris Dawson, more than 40 years later. Featuring historical photographs, archival footage, court findings, and a detailed examination of one of Australia's most infamous criminal cases, this documentary explores the mystery that captivated the nation and the family's fight for justice that never stopped. Viewer discretion advised: This documentary contains discussion of homicide, missing persons, and themes that some viewers may find distressing. #LynetteDawson #TrueCrime #AustralianCrime #MissingPersons #TeachersPet #ChrisDawson #ColdCase #CrimeDocumentary #AustralianHistory #TrueCrimeDocumentary