Chris Dawson granted bail

The verdict has been handed down. - by Grace Back

Accused wife killer, Chris Dawson has been granted bail.

Magistrate Robert Williams told the courts, “I consider the Crown’s case is not a weak case,” as reported by local media.

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7 News reports Mr Dawson will pay $750,000 to be released from Sydney's Silverwater Jail.

Mr Dawson will report to Maroochydore police station daily and he can not travel more than 20 kilometres from his home.

More to come.

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Lynette Dawson vanished in 1982, and Mr Dawson has now been charged with her murder.

Now 70-year-old Dawson has always maintained his innocence.

Mr Dawson's family have previously claimed Lynette ran away in 1982.

Grace Back

Grace is the Digital Content Editor at New Idea. Grace is a lifestyle junkie who has previously interned at Dolly, Stellar and marie claire, as well having written in the fashion and beauty sections at Finder.com.au. When not working, you can find Grace heading for the slopes, playing with her pup or stuck in a seemingly endless Instagram scroll.

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