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True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
Verdict: Must listen. The podcast that sent a murderer to jail — The Teacher's Pet is one of the most impactful true crime investigations ever made, resulting in the 2022 conviction of Chris Dawson.
About this podcast
14-episode documentary by journalist Hedley Thomas investigating the 1982 disappearance of Sydney mother Lynette Dawson. Her husband Chris Dawson — a PE teacher who took up with a teenage student — was convicted of her murder in 2022 partly due to the podcast's impact.
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- What is The Teacher's Pet?
- True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
- Is The Teacher's Pet worth listening to?
- Must listen. The podcast that sent a murderer to jail — The Teacher's Pet is one of the most impactful true crime investigations ever made, resulting in the 2022 conviction of Chris Dawson.
- Where can I listen to The Teacher's Pet?
- The Teacher's Pet is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
- Where should I start with The Teacher's Pet?
- Start with: Episode 1 — start from beginning; must be heard in order
- What format is The Teacher's Pet?
- Serialized — approximately 14 core episodes ~30-60 min each; manageable binge each.
- What type of crime does The Teacher's Pet cover?
- The Teacher's Pet covers Cold Case, Missing Person, Murder, Domestic Abuse.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Serious, journalistic, powerful
- Episode length
- 14 core episodes ~30-60 min each; manageable binge
- Binge factor
- 9/10
- Best to start
- Episode 1 — start from beginning; must be heard in order
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