Lynette Dawson's sister has recalled one of many closing occasions she spoke to the lacking mom of two earlier than she vanished greater than 40 years in the past.
Patricia Jenkins gave proof through video hyperlink on the homicide trial of her sister's husband Chris Dawson.
"She mentioned to me (Chris) was at all times so offended along with her on a regular basis," Jenkins instructed the court docket.
In the identical cellphone name, she remembered Lynette describing her husband's "black eyes flashing".
Lynette was final seen on January 9, 1982, after Dawson mentioned he dropped her off at a Mona Vale bus cease on Sydney's Northern Seashores.
Lynette had later deliberate to fulfill her husband, kids and mom on the Northbridge Baths however by no means confirmed up.
Lynette's mom, Helena Simms, was prolific in holding a diary and on the day of her daughter's disappearance wrote: "To Northbridge for swim with ladies. Lyn phoned, left dwelling. Chris agitated, mentioned she's on Central Coast."
The court docket was additionally learn entries main as much as the disappearance, which paint an image of a strained relationship after the couple's teenage babysitter, often known as JC, moved into the household dwelling at Bayview.
Simms wrote: "Lyn to work. JC to high school with Chris. JC has issues + is Chris' shadow!
"Lyn dwelling very sad virtually in tears about Chris."
"Lyn rang… Issues upset of their family... (Lyn's father) mentioned JC ought to go!!"
"Chris 'shot via' left Lyn + 2 ladies on their very own."
Dawson had run away with the scholar however returned dwelling just a few days later claiming he needed to patch issues up.
The now 73-year-old denies killing his spouse and claims she left of her personal accord, however greater than 4 a long time on, Lynette's sister refuses to make use of the phrase "left".
Jenkins mentioned within the early days the household had no concept what occurred and relied on what Dawson instructed them.
Lynette's brother Greg Simms, a former police officer, additionally took to the stand to present proof.
He instructed the decide he as soon as met with the babysitter "JC", who Dawson went on to marry, and he or she instructed him she felt she was heading down the identical manner as his sister.
The trial continues.