Chris Dawson granted bail

The verdict has been handed down.

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.

“I consider the Crown’s case is not a weak case,” Magistrate says in Chris Dawson bail decision
— Ursula Heger (@ursulaheger) December 17, 2018

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.

BREAKING: Magistrate Robert Williams has just granted Chris Dawson bail – he will walk free from Sydney’s Silverwater Jail- he will need to post 750 thousand dollars @7NewsBrisbane @7NewsSydney @7NewsMelbourne @7NewsAdelaide @7NewsPerth @Y7News
— Peter Fegan (@PeterFegan9) December 17, 2018

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.

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