Newlywed kills wife on honeymoon in Fiji
- Bradley Robert Dawson was arrested in Fiji after the murder of his wife, Christe Chen Dawson, during their honeymoon.
- The couple had a heated argument before the incident, and Dawson fled the scene with his passport.
- The court ruled Dawson guilty of murder, rejecting claims that his wife's death was accidental.
In July 2022, in Fiji, Bradley Robert Dawson was accused of murdering his wife, Christe Chen Dawson, during their honeymoon at the Turtle Island Resort in Yasawa. The couple had controversial arguments leading up to the event, which ended tragically with Christe's death due to severe injuries. After the incident, Dawson attempted to flee, being arrested the following day in Matacawalevu Village with his identification in hand. Despite pleading not guilty and claiming accidentally caused injuries, the court found substantial evidence indicating his guilt, leading to his conviction. This case deeply affected the victim's family, who were informed about her death in a shocking manner, and they could not retrieve her body due to the state of her injuries, resulting in her cremation in Fiji. Their pursuit of justice emphasized the severity and horrific nature of the crime.