October 11th 2024.
A man has been accused of murder after his wife was found dead in suspicious circumstances near a ride-on lawn mower. The man, identified as air force pilot Robert Crawford, was remanded in custody after being arrested and charged with murder and interfering with a corpse.
Today, the court proceedings were held at Ipswich Magistrates Court, west of Brisbane. However, Crawford was not required to appear in person for the brief mention of the charges. This comes months after the body of his wife, Frances Elizabeth Crawford, was discovered.
The body of Ms Crawford, who was 49 years old, was found at the bottom of a retaining wall near the lawn mower at a property west of Brisbane. The discovery was made around 3:40 am on July 30. Police had previously stated that Crawford was at the property on the night of his wife's death.
Crawford's solicitor, Andrew McGinness, requested a two-week adjournment for the case to be mentioned again on October 25. This request was granted by Magistrate Sue Ganasan, who also ordered that Crawford be held in custody. As per Queensland law, individuals charged with murder must apply for bail in the Supreme Court.
When leaving the court, McGinness did not provide any comments. However, in a public appeal last week, homicide detectives had asked anyone who had been in contact with Crawford to come forward with any relevant information. Detective Superintendent George Marchesini stated that the arrest was a result of the bravery of those who had come forward, as well as the tireless efforts of the detectives.
Meanwhile, Crawford's family has paid tribute to the mother-of-three, describing her as a wonderful person. They also stated that they will support her children, who they described as "wonderful young adults who will continue Frances' legacy."
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