Bradley Robert Dawson has been charged in connection with the death of his wife, a 39-year-old Christe Chen Dawson while on honeymoon.
Bradley Robert Dawson was reportedly transferred to the High Court in Lautoka and scheduled to be held in remand for two additional weeks. He currently has a court date set for July 27, 2022.
According to Memphis, Tenn, an attorney for Bradley Dawson said his client maintains his innocence and confirmed that “the wife’s body was found inside a hotel room.” The accused’s defense attorney is reportedly working to secure bond.
According to sources, the prosecutor in the island nation is seeking a court order for Bradley Dawson’s DNA after he allegedly refused to cooperate with forensic testing requests.
Sources said that the defendant works for a non-profit in the area that aims to help children with emotional, mental and behavioral issues. Bradley Dawson was reportedly an IT professional at Youth Villages.
Who was Christe Chen Dawson?
According to sources, Christe Chen Dawson was an award-winning pharmaceutical scientist who graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Her research was focused on social determinants of health, particularly in low-income areas. She most recently worked for the Kroger chain of grocery stores as a pharmacist in the Memphis area.
“I am excited to see the improvement in medication adherence after patients receive resources to help their disparities,” she said after securing funds for her research earlier this year. “The grant will give me a way to deliver training to pharmacy personnel, as well as present this idea to other pharmacists throughout the nation.”
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“She was a fun person who has so many friends and always wanted everyone to feel included,” Jenna Bostick, who knew Christe Chen from college and worked with her several years ago, told Law&Crime.
“She was warm and kind, loved her family, and loved dogs,” her friend remembered. “People across the country are missing her.”