An Australian man who became the subject of a popular crime podcast has been found guilty of his wife’s murder – 40 years after she went missing. Chris Dawson’s trial followed decades of speculation about the 1982 disappearance of his wife, Lynette. A judge ruled Dawson killed his wife so he could continue his relationship with his teenage lover and babysitter, known only as JC for legal reasons. Mrs Dawson’s body is still missing and all the evidence was circumstantial. Dawson was charged in 2018 after the podcast, The Teacher’s Pet, garnered global attention and prompted a renewed investigation. A sentencing date is yet to be set and Dawson’s lawyer has indicated he is likely to appeal against the conviction. The 74-year-old denies killing Mrs Dawson, maintaining she had abandoned him and their two children – possibly to join a religious group. But while handing down his verdict on Tuesday, Justice Ian Harrison said the evidence against Dawson was “persuasive and compelling”.(BBC)…[+]