Christe Chen radiated happiness in her stunning white wedding dress as she exchanged vows with Bradley Robert Dawson in February 2022. The couple’s intimate wedding, attended by close friends and family, marked the culmination of their whirlwind romance.
Having first met in November 2021, the couple decided to get married just three months later, following Dawson’s recent divorce. Some family members met Dawson for the first time on the wedding day. After the wedding, the couple settled into their new home in Memphis, Tennessee, eagerly looking forward to their planned luxury honeymoon later in the year.
Before moving to Memphis for university, Christe, 36, successfully managed a bakery in Colorado. She later pursued a career in pharmacy at a supermarket.
In contrast, Dawson, 38, worked in the IT department of a children’s non-profit welfare charity.
Despite some skepticism about the speed of their relationship, those close to Christe knew of her desire to start a family. They hoped she had found true love.
The couple appeared deeply in love as they embarked on their honeymoon to Fiji in July 2022, courtesy of Christe’s parents. They chose Turtle Island resort, a luxurious destination on a private 500-acre island known for its exclusivity and breathtaking scenery.
The resort, featured in the film “The Blue Lagoon,” offers a secluded and lavish experience for couples, accommodating only a limited number of guests at a time. Guests arrive by seaplane and enjoy personalized services such as private chefs and butlers.
However, their honeymoon took a tragic turn when Christe was found dead in their villa bathroom on July 9. Dawson had disappeared, but was later captured on a neighboring island by the police.
Following his arrest, authorities found another deceased body in the same villa, and Dawson was charged with murder. After a trial in December 2024, he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 18 years before parole eligibility.
The judge condemned Dawson’s actions, stating that the evidence overwhelmingly pointed to his guilt. Christe’s untimely death at the hands of her husband shattered her dreams and left a dark shadow over their once-promising future.