A podcast that re-ignited public interest in the disappearance and suspected murder of Sydney woman Lynette Dawson may have "contaminated" evidence. SUPPLIED Lynette Dawson disappeared in 1982, her body has never been found. The Crown was given a four-week extension on Thursday to serve the brief of evidence on Mr Dawson's legal team. Asked if the case had been jeopardised by the podcast, Mr Walsh said: "Not only the accused's case but the prosecution case. Mr Dawson, who lives in Queensland with his third wife, remains on bail after he provided a surety of $1.5 million in December.

Source: Stuff February 14, 2019 08:26 UTC