Crawford trial hears murder motive centered on property and super
Prosecutor alleges Robert Crawford killed wife Frances to protect Upper Lockyer property and superannuation.
In the third week of the trial, the Brisbane Supreme Court heard prosecutors allege Robert Crawford killed his wife Frances to keep their property and super. Police found nearly 18,000 text messages between them from April to July.
The messages showed infidelity and broken promises in the marriage. Prosecutors say Crawford was determined not to lose their Upper Lockyer home or his super in a divorce.
Crawford pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors say he staged the scene to look as if Frances fell off a wall while moving a mower.
- Nearly 18,000 messages exchanged
- Text messages
- April through July, death around July 30
- Time period
- Upper Lockyer home
- Property at stake
- More than 20 years
- Infidelity span
Why it mattersHigh-profile trial probes motive and the couple's troubled marriage; outcome affects understanding of domestic conflict.
AustraliaBrisbane Supreme Court trial; significant Queensland case in community spotlight.
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