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‘We got there in the end’: Lynette Simms’ family react to Chris Dawson’s sentence

As Chris Dawson learned his fate for the 1982 murder of his wife Lynette and as he prepared to commence his lengthy prison sentence, Lynette's family reflected on their 40 year fight for justice.

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Convicted murderer Chris Dawson learns his fate

Convicted murderer Chris Dawson learns his fate

Justice Ian Harrington has sentenced 74 year old Chris Dawson to a minimum of 18 years in prison for the murder of his wife Lynette in 1982.

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The decision will conclude the four decade long fight for justice that Lynette's family have embarked upon since losing the then 33 year old. Source: Getty Images.

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Former detective believes it’s ‘unlikely’ Maddie McCann’s disappearance will be solved

Former detective believes it’s ‘unlikely’ Maddie McCann’s disappearance will be solved

A former detective turned investigative journalist has drawn the unfortunate conclusion that it's "unlikely" Madeleine McCann will ever be found, leaving the three year old's fate a mystery.

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Police launch fresh investigation into JonBenet Ramsey’s murder

Police launch fresh investigation into JonBenet Ramsey’s murder

As the 26th anniversary of JonBenet Ramsey's murder draws closer, Boulder Police have announced they will be exploring new avenues of investigation in the hope of solving the highly publicised case.

Written byMatthew Hart

The long-running investigation has provided few answers as to who is responsible for JonBenet's tragic fate. Source: Instagram/@jonbenetramsey_memorypage

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Chris Dawson accused of ‘committing the ultimate betrayal’ during sentencing hearing

Chris Dawson accused of ‘committing the ultimate betrayal’ during sentencing hearing

Chris Dawson has fronted the New South Wales Supreme Court once again to face a sentencing hearing after being found guilty of the murder of his wife Lynette in August.

Written byMatthew Hart

Dawson sat in the court dock dressed in prison greens during Thursday's sentencing hearing. Source: Getty Images.

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Older Australian scam victims being forced into the drug trade by criminal syndicates

Older Australian scam victims being forced into the drug trade by criminal syndicates

An Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigation has unearthed a sinister criminal enterprise that forces older Australians into the drug trade.

Written byMatthew Hart

The victims of these online scams were often elderly and were facing considerable financial hardship when they committed the crime. Source: Getty Images.

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‘Bullet trajectory’ deemed crucial in Russell Hill and Carol Clay case

‘Bullet trajectory’ deemed crucial in Russell Hill and Carol Clay case

The case against the man accused of murdering Victorian campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay is expected to rely on testimony from a firearms expert and phone taps.

Written byMatthew Hart

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Criminologist claims there’s been a ‘major stuff up’ in the William Tyrrell investigation

Criminologist claims there’s been a ‘major stuff up’ in the William Tyrrell investigation

A former police officer and criminologist has slammed the long-running investigation into the disappearance of missing toddler William Tyrell, claiming there has "been a major stuff up" in the process.

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William Tyrrell vanished from his foster grandmother’s house in New South Wales on September 12, 2014. Source: Instagram/ @whereswilliamtyrell

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Court hears of tense exchange between police and William Tyrrell’s foster mum

Court hears of tense exchange between police and William Tyrrell’s foster mum

Detectives investigating the William Tyrrell disappearance reportedly told the three-year-old's foster mother "we know why, we know how. We know where he is" regarding the toddler's fate.

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William vanished from his foster grandmother’s house in New South Wales on September 12, 2014. Source: Instagram/ @whereswilliamtyrell

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BREAKING: William Tyrrell’s foster mother found not guilty of lying to NSW Crime Commission

BREAKING: William Tyrrell’s foster mother found not guilty of lying to NSW Crime Commission

Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court has found William Tyrrell's foster mother not guilty of providing false or misleading evidence to the NSW Crime Commission.

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