A former RAAF pilot stands accused of murdering his wife, with prosecutors alleging he staged her death to disguise it as an accident. The jury heard claims that the defendant was a manipulative figure who allegedly orchestrated the incident on their property. Crawford has denied the charges, maintaining his innocence in court. Details of the case, including how the body was discovered near a ride-on lawnmower, remain central to the proceedings.
Robert John Crawford on trial after wife found near ride-on lawnmower on their Toowoomba propertyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former RAAF pilot was a “love rat” and “master manipulator” who staged his wife’s death to make it appear like an accident, a jury has heard.Robert John Crawford, 49, pleaded not guilty on Monday to murdering his wife, Frances Elizabeth Crawford, at Upper Lockyer on 29 July 2024. Continue reading...
