Hedley Thomas and the Journey for Justice in the Lyn Dawson Case
Hedley Thomas, a renowned journalist, faced danger while exposing corruption. His podcast on Lyn Dawson's disappearance led to the conviction of her murderer, Chris Dawson, after years of investigation.
Hedley Thomas has had a storied career in journalism, marked by his collection of numerous Walkley Awards and significant exposes of corruption and dodgy dealings.
However, this career has not come without its perils, placing Hedley and his family in jeopardy. In 2002, while at home, Hedley and his wife Ruth experienced a frightening incident when bullets were fired into their bedroom. The shooter was never apprehended, leading Hedley to grapple with PTSD following the traumatic experience.
Years later, Hedley chose to revisit a case that had lingered in his mind. It involved a woman named Lyn, who had gone missing from her home in the Northern Beaches of Sydney. His podcast detailing her story, titled 'The Teacher's Pet,' became an enormous success.
Fast forward five years from the launch of the podcast, Lyn's former husband Chris Dawson was convicted of her murder and is currently serving 24 years in prison.
Recently, Hedley has begun discussing a family secret that played a crucial role in igniting his pursuit of justice for Lyn.
