Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering Wife During Honeymoon in Fiji

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A man from Memphis, Tennessee, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife during their honeymoon in Fiji in 2022. He will have to serve at least 18 years before being considered for release.

Key Points

  • Bradley Robert Dawson, 40, sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife, Christe Chen, during their honeymoon in Fiji in 2022
  • Dawson convicted of the murder and sentenced to at least 18 years in prison before parole consideration
  • Incident occurred at the exclusive Turtle Island resort in the Yasawa archipelago
  • Dawson fled the scene by kayak after the murder
  • Critics argue lack of effective parole option in Fiji leads to prison overcrowding