Memphis Man Found Guilty of Murdering Wife During Honeymoon in Fiji

A Memphis man is guilty of murdering his wife during their honeymoon in Fiji, facing a life sentence following a weeklong trial.

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Bradley Dawson, 40, was convicted in Fiji of murdering his wife, Christe Chen, 36, two days into their honeymoon in 2022. The court heard evidence of an argument before the murder and ruled that Dawson intended to flee afterward. He faces a mandatory life sentence in January. Chen, whose injuries were so severe she could not be embalmed, was cremated. Dawson had no prior criminal record and was working in IT at a nonprofit organization. His case highlights issues surrounding domestic violence and the safety of tourists.

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