Former boyfriend claims he dumped Matthew Leveson's body to protect reputation

By Ava Benny-Morrison
Updated August 23 2017 - 7:08pm, first published 7:05pm
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31:  Inquest into the death of Matthew Leveson at Glebe Coroners Court.His  partner Michael Atkins arrives on October 31, 2016 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Ben Rushton/Fairfax Media)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: Inquest into the death of Matthew Leveson at Glebe Coroners Court.His partner Michael Atkins arrives on October 31, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ben Rushton/Fairfax Media)
The parents of Matthew Leveson, Mark Leveson (left) and Faye Leveson (right) at the site where the search continues for the burial place of their son Matthew Leveson in the Royal National Park at Waterfall, NSW. 31st May, 2017. Photo: Kate Geraghty
The parents of Matthew Leveson, Mark Leveson (left) and Faye Leveson (right) at the site where the search continues for the burial place of their son Matthew Leveson in the Royal National Park at Waterfall, NSW. 31st May, 2017. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Former boyfriend claims he dumped Matthew Leveson's body to protect reputation
Former boyfriend claims he dumped Matthew Leveson's body to protect reputation
Faye Leveson (left) and Mark Leveson (right) arrive at the Glebe Coroners Court for the resumption of their son Matthew Leveson's inquest. 23rd August, 2017. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Faye Leveson (left) and Mark Leveson (right) arrive at the Glebe Coroners Court for the resumption of their son Matthew Leveson's inquest. 23rd August, 2017. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Jubelin breaks for lunch at the NSW Coroner's Court for the resumption of the inquest into the death of Matthew Leveson. Wednesday 23rd August 2017. Photograph by James Brickwood. SMH NEWS 170823
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Jubelin breaks for lunch at the NSW Coroner's Court for the resumption of the inquest into the death of Matthew Leveson. Wednesday 23rd August 2017. Photograph by James Brickwood. SMH NEWS 170823

For nine years, Michael Atkins harboured a shameful and dark secret.