'Unreasonable': Dawson to challenge wife murder verdict

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Nearly two years after being found guilty of killing his wife to pursue a teenage student, Chris Dawson will have his chance to challenge the verdict in court.

Justice Ian Harrison declared in August 2022 that Dawson murdered his wife and disposed of her body on January 9, 1982 because he was infatuated with the girl.

If his bid fails, the former PE teacher and Newtown Jets rugby league player is likely to die in jail after being sentenced to a maximum prison term of 24 years.He will be able to apply for parole in August 2041 after his sentence was extended by a year when he was found guilty of unlawful carnal knowledge with the same underage student.

 

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