Jury to visit location of Frances Crawford's alleged murder, court hears
A jury will visit the property in Upper Lockyer where Frances Crawford was allegedly murdered by her husband, Robert Crawford. The court determined that viewing the scene in person is essential for the jury to fully understand the circumstances of the case. Pre-trial legal arguments are ongoing as Mr. Crawford maintains his not guilty plea.
- ▪Robert Crawford is charged with the murder of his wife, Frances, in July 2024.
- ▪Frances Crawford's body was found partially trapped under a ride-on lawnmower at their home.
- ▪The court ruled that jurors must visit the property to comprehend the three-dimensional aspects of the scene.
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Jury to examine property where wife was allegedly murdered by former RAAF pilot Robert Crawford, court hearsBy Talissa SigantoTopic:CourtsMon 25 May 2026 at 5:35pmMon 25 May 2026 at 5:35pmMon 25 May 2026 at 5:35pmRobert John Crawford is charged over the death of his wife Frances in July, 2024. (AAP Image: Darren England)In short:A jury will visit the Upper Lockyer property where police allege former RAAF pilot Robert Crawford murdered his wife Frances Crawford in July, 2024.A pre-trial hearing has heard the jury would otherwise have difficulty "fully understanding" the scene based on photographs alone.What's next?Pre-trial legal arguments continue in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.abc.net.au/news/robert-frances-crawford-murder-trial-jury-to-visit-property/106719740Link copiedShareShare…
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