The Teacher's Pet: How a Podcast Solved a 40-Year Cold Case

A landmark Australian crime investigation that brought a killer to justice after four decades

In May 2018, The Australian newspaper launched The Teacher's Pet, a crime podcast investigating the 1982 disappearance of Lynette Dawson from Sydney. Hosted by journalist Hedley Thomas, the series uncovered new evidence that would ultimately lead to the conviction of Chris Dawson, Lyn's husband, for her murder in August 2022.