Memphis Man Convicted of Killing Wife on Fiji Honeymoon 2022
Wellington, New Zealand — A man from Memphis, Tennessee, Bradley Robert Dawson, has been convicted of murdering his wife, Christe Chen, during their honeymoon in Fiji in 2022. The prosecutor’s office confirmed this tragic incident on Monday.
Details of the Tragic Incident
Bradley Dawson, 40, was found guilty by Justice Riyaz Hamza in the Lautoka High Court after a weeklong trial. He was accused of killing his wife, Christe Chen, 36, at the exclusive Turtle Island resort in the Yasawa archipelago just two days after they arrived in Fiji for their romantic getaway. Resort staff discovered Chen’s body in their room with severe blunt trauma wounds to her head after the couple was heard arguing and failed to show up for meals the following day.
The judge ruled that Dawson, who had denied the charges, was the sole perpetrator of the heinous crime. Dawson, who was carrying his passport and other belongings indicating a planned escape, remains in custody in Fiji. He is expected to receive a mandatory life sentence when he is sentenced in January under Fiji law.
Impact on the Victims and Families
Christe Chen, a former pastry chef turned pharmacist, had her body cremated in Fiji as it was too damaged to be embalmed for transport back to the U.S. Her grieving parents have been left devastated by the loss of their daughter, who worked at a Kroger supermarket in Memphis. The couple had been heard arguing the night before the tragic incident, according to their family lawyer, Ronald Gordon.
Bradley Dawson, who worked in the IT department at Youth Villages in Memphis, had no prior criminal record in Shelby County. The Turtle Island resort, where the couple stayed, is known for its exclusivity and remote location catering to only a limited number of guests at a time.
Conclusion
The tragic murder of Christe Chen on her honeymoon in Fiji has left a deep impact on both families and the community. As the legal proceedings continue, the memory of this senseless act will forever haunt those touched by this heartbreaking event. Let us remember the victims and reflect on the importance of addressing and preventing domestic violence to ensure such tragedies are never repeated.
