Lyn Dawson vanished. 40 years later her husband was found guilty of murder | Australian Story

The much-loved mother-of-two was living on Sydney's northern beaches when she vanished in suspicious circumstances 40 years ago. In May this year her then-husband, Chris Dawson, stood trial for his wife's murder and, amidst a frenzy of media and public interest, Justice Ian Harrison handed down his decision in August 2022. We go behind the scenes with Lyn's family and friends as they wait for a verdict that gripped the nation.

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