Jaryd Dawson was married to Jessica Carter Dawson in late 2024, and the couple welcomed their son Hudson in September 2024. He was the co-founder of Domus Design & Build, a building company based in Robe. Jaryd Dawson was vice-captain of the Robe Roosters reserve-grade side and played in the 2025 Mid South Eastern Football League grand final after getting called up to A Grade.
Jordan Dawson's Crows play St Kilda on Saturday night at Adelaide Oval, and it is not known whether he will play. Jordan Dawson has a family tattoo with the birthdays of Jaryd, their parents Marian and Tony, and their sister Chloe in Roman numerals above his ankle. Jaryd Dawson's car and phone were found at Beacon Hill Lookout near Robe prior to confirmation of his death.
I was with a mate, he was getting a tattoo and I thought it’d be nice to get.
In a separate case, Lars Barrögård, 79, was found dead after not returning home from a forest walk to the lake.