Former RAAF pilot who allegedly murdered wife was ‘love rat’ and ‘master manipulator’, jury hears
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The trial of former RAAF pilot Robert John Crawford, accused of murdering his wife, highlights a serious criminal case involving a former military officer, which may impact public trust in the armed forces and raise concerns about domestic violence.
Robert John Crawford on trial after wife found near ride-on lawnmower on their Toowoomba property Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A 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...
The RAAF is Australia’s air force, and its personnel are often held to high standards of conduct; a murder trial involving a former pilot draws attention because it involves a breach of those expectations and the legal process for serious homicide charges in Queensland.
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