Subscribe to Mamamia
Shanelle Dawson was just four years old when her mother disappeared and was convinced by her father for decades that her mum didn’t love her or her younger sister anymore. The truth is Chris murdered Lyn and moved his 16 year old girlfriend into their family home just two days later.
Shanelle spent her entire life looking for answers and being manipulated.
The Teacher’s Pet podcast series unearthed compelling evidence which led to the case being reinvestigated in 2018 and Chris’ arrest, conviction and sentence to life in jail.
In this conversation Shanelle speaks to Mia about what it was like growing up in that house, her relationship with her family now, the chilling things multiple psychics told her and her powerful victim impact statement.
Shanelle’s written a book about her search for answers, it's called My Mother’s Eyes.
THE END BITS:
Listen to Hedley Thomas on True Crime Conversations here.
The Teacher's Accuser podcast by The Australian is available here.
Shanelle is passionate about raising money for Women's Community Shelters and advocating for victims of domestic violence.
Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here.
CREDITS:
Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.
Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish
Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Magazine Queen Who Lost Her Job
The Surprising Reasons Teens Send Nude Selfies
The Second Half Of Tully Smyth's Story
There's A Lot More To Tully Smyth Than Instagram
Vanessa Turnbull Roberts Is Part Of The Ongoing Stolen Generation
Amy Sheppard’s #KissMyFatAss Movement
Rachael Casella's Life Of Love
Sex And The City Creator Candace Bushnell’s Life Took An Unexpected Turn
Richard Roxburgh Feels Conflicted About Fame
The Incredible Way Sarah Ayles Survived The Boxing Day Tsunami
SPECIAL BONUS: John Edward Has A Message For Anyone Who Has Ever Lost A Baby
John Edward Is The Psychic Medium Who Didn't Believe In Psychics
UPDATE: Checking In With Leigh Campbell
Three Women, The Best Book Of The Year
The Moment Angela Hamilton Discovered Who Her Father Really Was
The Day Marlee Silva Saw Herself Differently
The Four Women In Michael Hutchence's Life
The Private Life Of Amanda Keller
Bec Rosen On Why Hamish McLaren Deserves To Go To Jail
19 Years Ago, Everything Changed For Benjamin Law
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Mamamia Out Loud
Conversations
The Atlantic Interview
The Folded Lie
Human/Ordinary