Murder of Lynette Dawson
| Date | c. 8 January 1982 |
|---|---|
| Perpetrator | Chris Dawson |
| Deaths | Lynette Dawson |
| Charges | Murder |
| Verdict | Guilty |
| Sentence | 24 years' jail, non-parole period of 18 years |
Lynette Joy Dawson (née Simms; born 1948) was an Australian woman who disappeared on or about 8 January 1982, leaving two daughters and her husband, former rugby league footballer Chris Dawson. Her whereabouts are unknown, but two coronial inquests found that she had been murdered. On 30 August 2022, Chris Dawson was convicted of Lynette's murder and sentenced to 24 years in prison.