Australia - Frances Crawford 49, found dead after suspicious lawn mower accident in Queensland, 30 July 2024

[Marg944]

This 7news video from what is stated to be 5 months ago, which would be about May, 2025….. the reporter says that Crawford’s trial will be late next year - which would be towards the end of 2026.

This is at 1.28 on this video.

 

[Marg944]

An update on Crawford’s appeal - whatever it means??? Paris Reeves is one of the Solicitors at his solicitors firm. I don’t know what this means though.

https://apps.courts.qld.gov.au/esearching/FileDetails.aspx?Location=TMBA&Court=DISTR&Filenumber=31/25

 

[lastkiss]

Thanks for finding this. I wish I could shed light on what it means but I’m afraid I’ve no idea. It reads to me like evidence submitted on his behalf? But that’s at a guess.
I hope someone else will come along with more knowledge of the justice system and its workings.

 

[JLZ]

An update on Crawford’s appeal - whatever it means??? Paris Reeves is one of the Solicitors at his solicitors firm. I don’t know what this means though.


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https://apps.courts.qld.gov.au/esearching/FileDetails.aspx?Location=TMBA&Court=DISTR&Filenumber=31/25

Does it mean that he's been convicted of something (and is appealing) and the something has been suppressed so it can't prejudice the jury regarding Frances? No ideas on why his solicitor is making an affidavit.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

It's a Notice of Appeal.

Applied for on his behalf by his lawyer Paris Reeves.

Appealing what is the question.
He hasn't been tried and convicted yet.

 

[Marg944]

What’s Involved in Section 222 Appeals?​

“Most criminal matters and many civil ones are first heard in the Magistrates Court of Queensland.

Where a person is unhappy with the decision they receive in the Magistrates Court, there is the possibility of appeal to the District Court.”

How is the Section 222 appeal conducted?​

“An appeal will generally see the District Court rehear the evidence given in the Magistrates Court proceeding.

In some circumstances, the District Court may grant leave for a party to adduce fresh, additional or substituted evidence on the appeal under section 223 of the Justices Act.

The decision of the District Court is not final and the appellant may have a further right of appeal to the Court of Appeal.”

What’s Involved in Section 222 Appeals? - Hannay Lawyers

Most criminal matters and many civil ones are first heard in the Magistrates Court of Queensland. Learn about section 222 appeals in this blog.

hannaylawyers.com.au

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I'm interested in evidence they have from any of his "girlfriends"
Maybe they didn't even know he was married.

 

[Warshawski]

It's a Notice of Appeal.

Applied for on his behalf by his lawyer Paris Reeves.

Appealing what is the question.
He hasn't been tried and convicted yet.

Appealing the fact that he’s allowed to freely walk around in the community, I’m sure

 

[Kemug]

But his own lawyer wouldn't do that, surely?

 

[BreakingNews]

I am at a loss as to how he is allowed to be out on bail. It wouldn't happen on my watch (if I had a day)

 

[essareem]

It's a Notice of Appeal.

Applied for on his behalf by his lawyer Paris Reeves.

Appealing what is the question.
He hasn't been tried and convicted yet.

I don't understand... What is he appealing, did we find out?

I looked up the lawyer mentioned - Paris Reeves - I wonder if she is his main lawyer? I'm not going to pretend to know how it works! Here are her areas of interest:




She looks very young - graduated at the end of 2022. With honours, no less. And took on a prestigious position as Associate to His Honour Judge Smith of the District Court in Brisbane.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/air-force-pilot-robert-crawford-accused-of-murdering-wife-to-face-trial-in-october/news-story/99f0c99e482d36178c08c1913794e74f?amp

Air force pilot Robert Crawford accused of murdering wife to face trial in October

15 day trial

The matter is adjourned for mention on the 10th March 2026

He remains on bail.


May be behind a paywall. Posting it here for those who subscribe.

 

[Marg944]

SCDC BRISBANE

 

[TootsieFootsie]

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www.weeklytimesnow.com.au

Robert John Crawford appeals costs ruling in Toowoomba court​

A former air force pilot accused of staging his wife’s death as a lawnmower accident is asking to be paid back after successfully defending a bail breach charge.

 

[Marg944]

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www.weeklytimesnow.com.au

Robert John Crawford appeals costs ruling in Toowoomba court​

A former air force pilot accused of staging his wife’s death as a lawnmower accident is asking to be paid back after successfully defending a bail breach charge.

That must be this appeal….

https://apps.courts.qld.gov.au/esearching/FileDetails.aspx?Location=TMBA&Court=DISTR&Filenumber=31/25

 

[Marg944]

SCDC BRISBANE

 

[Marg944]

Former RAAF pilot charged with murder will argue wife’s death was an accident​

“A former RAAF pilot charged with murdering his wife has revealed his defence in the case.”

February 26, 2026 - 10:22AM

“Robert John Crawford is expected to contest allegations he murdered his wife.

A former RAAF pilot charged with murdering his wife will argue the death occurred by accident while he was not present, his defence team have revealed.”

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www.couriermail.com.au

 

[Megnut]

Former RAAF pilot charged with murder will argue wife’s death was an accident​

“A former RAAF pilot charged with murdering his wife has revealed his defence in the case.”

February 26, 2026 - 10:22AM

“Robert John Crawford is expected to contest allegations he murdered his wife.

A former RAAF pilot charged with murdering his wife will argue the death occurred by accident while he was not present, his defence team have revealed.”

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www.couriermail.com.au

Well, there's an airplane that won't fly.

JMO

 

[Kittypoo]

Well, there's an airplane that won't fly.

JMO

The same way he accidentally fell into infidelity with women all over the world?
IMO

 

[TootsieFootsie]

He'll blame his infidelity on his wife