The Poisoned Wife – and a cop who didn’t buy her husband’s story — The Teacher's Pet, podcast-episode
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September 13, 2026

The Poisoned Wife – and a cop who didn't buy her husband's story

The Teacher's Pet features Hedley Thomas on the 1986 murder of Rosslyn McQueen

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About This Episode

HostClaire Harvey
Podcast SeriesThe Teacher's Pet
Duration17 minutes

What is this episode about?

The episode "The Poisoned Wife – and a cop who didn't buy her husband's story" from The Teacher's Pet features journalist Hedley Thomas offering a special insight into where his blockbuster podcast investigation The Poisoned Wife is heading. It covers the 1986 murder of Rosslyn McQueen and the Homicide Squad's arrival in tiny Lockwood, Victoria, to question her husband Ray, who is infatuated with a teenage girl - a police interview that changes everything. Ray suspects a neighbour of poisoning his wife Ros, while his attention remains fixed on a vulnerable 17-year-old girl.

Hosts and release

The Teacher's Pet is an Australian podcast that reopens the mystery of Lyn Dawson's 1982 disappearance and points the finger at her husband. This episode is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton, running 17 minutes.

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