Former pilot faces trial over wife's death

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 00:02 · Archive

Former RAAF pilot Robert Crawford goes on trial in Brisbane for allegedly murdering his psychologist wife.

Former RAAF pilot Robert Crawford is standing trial in Brisbane Supreme Court from Monday charged with the murder of his wife, Frances Crawford, a psychologist.

Frances Crawford was found dead at the couple's Upper Lockyer property, outside Toowoomba, in the early hours of 30 July 2024. Her body was discovered near a ride-on lawnmower at the bottom of a retaining wall.

Mr Crawford has denied the charge and will contest the Crown case. He is represented by Queensland silk Saul Holt KC. Crown prosecutor Chris Cook will begin his opening address after the jury is empanelled on Monday.

The trial is expected to run for multiple weeks, with jury members set to visit the property during proceedings.

How it is being reported

• Robert Crawford to face Brisbane Supreme Court charged with murder of wife FrancesThe former pilot accused of killing his psychologist wife and staging the scene will face trial on Monday.The West Australian · 25 Oct, 23:38
• Robert Crawford to face Brisbane Supreme Court charged with murder of wife FrancesThe former pilot accused of killing his psychologist wife and staging the scene will face trial on Monday.Perth Now · 25 Oct, 23:38

In this story: Robert Crawford · Frances Crawford · Saul Holt KC · Chris Cook · Brisbane · Upper Lockyer · Toowoomba

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