If justice is a real thing, that super will hopefully be ruled to be given to his children as “victim compensation”……..
Australia - Frances Crawford 49, found dead after suspicious lawn mower accident in Queensland.
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certainly , his wife 's estate is entitled to the pro rata share of his contributions during his working life..... hopefully, his kids solicitor is on to it.,If justice is a real thing, that super will hopefully be ruled to be given to his children as “victim compensation”……..
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I will never fail to be amazed at the how he thought this was going to end up... how he imagined it to be, and how far that thought was divorced from hard cold reality...
Looks like the kids Solicitor has managed to secure a Court Order to preserve the estate and preserve Frances’ assets ………….
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I got a big fright and thought i'd done something wrong when this big gavel, hammer thing took up my whole page.
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Is anything happening with this case ?
Or is it another one stuck in limbo waiting for ‘ something’ (while those incarcerated wait at ‘His Majesty’s Pleasure’ but on our Taxpayer funds ) - maybe its forensics from the now closed Qld lab, or the Court waiting lists overflowing due to the red tape & misdirection that has people appearing on regular occurrences, instead of being immediately treated as they deserve, or is it the infinite paperwork that needs to be prepared, perused - by one side & then the other - then appropriately filed & applied etc. ( while they do the same for the myriad of other alleged murderers etc.)
Who knows.
I’m not suggesting we disregard our beliefs in Justice for all, that’s of paramount importance. However I do think there’s an overhaul needed in the procedures, requirements & standards of our courts.
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Or is it another one stuck in limbo waiting for ‘ something’ (while those incarcerated wait at ‘His Majesty’s Pleasure’ but on our Taxpayer funds ) - maybe its forensics from the now closed Qld lab, or the Court waiting lists overflowing due to the red tape & misdirection that has people appearing on regular occurrences, instead of being immediately treated as they deserve, or is it the infinite paperwork that needs to be prepared, perused - by one side & then the other - then appropriately filed & applied etc. ( while they do the same for the myriad of other alleged murderers etc.)
Who knows.
I’m not suggesting we disregard our beliefs in Justice for all, that’s of paramount importance. However I do think there’s an overhaul needed in the procedures, requirements & standards of our courts.
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Maybe they have a long line of his women all over the place that they need to interview.
He is due back in court tomorrow:-
“The murder charge is due to be next heard on October 8 at Ipswich Magistrates Court for committal proceedings.”
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“The murder charge is due to be next heard on October 8 at Ipswich Magistrates Court for committal proceedings.”
Accused wife killer's bail breach charge dismissed
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GoodHe is due back in court tomorrow:-
“The murder charge is due to be next heard on October 8 at Ipswich Magistrates Court for committal proceedings.”
Accused wife killer's bail breach charge dismissed
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He is due back in court tomorrow:-
“The murder charge is due to be next heard on October 8 at Ipswich Magistrates Court for committal proceedings.”
Accused wife killer's bail breach charge dismissed
A man accused of staging his wife's death as a ride-on lawnmower accident said he was asleep when...
I hope the committal proceedings are not under suppression.
And about time too!He is due back in court tomorrow:-
“The murder charge is due to be next heard on October 8 at Ipswich Magistrates Court for committal proceedings.”
Accused wife killer's bail breach charge dismissed
A man accused of staging his wife's death as a ride-on lawnmower accident said he was asleep when...
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I'm ok with however long they take to get to trial.
It makes me feel more positive that a thorough case is being put together and that they are not missing anything.
It makes me feel more positive that a thorough case is being put together and that they are not missing anything.
Sorry if anyone is eating lunch…..
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Much of Wednesday’s hearing was taken up by forensic evidence concerning Frances’ autopsy, including how she had multiple fractures and abrasions after she was found at the base of a retaining wall at the property, near a ride-on mower.
Forensic pathologist Dr Andrej Kedziora on Wednesday gave evidence of his examination of Frances’ body.
A drop of blood was found on one of the rocks of the retaining wall, the court was told.
Dr Kedziora said it was “impossible” to determine how much blood had gone into the ground – adding he was shown two areas of blood staining on the grass.
“I’m not able to determine the amount of blood lost,” Dr Kedziora said.
“We know there is blood on the lawn, so Ms Crawford has lost blood. But again, I cannot determine how much.”
(The article goes into more detail about injuries that were sustained by Frances)
Wife allegedly murdered by ex-RAAF pilot husband could have fallen from mower, court told
Forensic pathologist Dr Andrej Kedziora on Wednesday gave evidence of his examination of Frances’ body.
A drop of blood was found on one of the rocks of the retaining wall, the court was told.
Dr Kedziora said it was “impossible” to determine how much blood had gone into the ground – adding he was shown two areas of blood staining on the grass.
“I’m not able to determine the amount of blood lost,” Dr Kedziora said.
“We know there is blood on the lawn, so Ms Crawford has lost blood. But again, I cannot determine how much.”
(The article goes into more detail about injuries that were sustained by Frances)
Wife allegedly murdered by ex-RAAF pilot husband could have fallen from mower, court told
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Former RAAF pilot accused of killing wife appears in court
The body of Frances Elizabeth Crawford was found near a retaining wall at their home last year, with her husband accused of staging the scene to look like a late-night lawn mower accident.
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Former RAAF pilot accused of killing wife appears in court
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Oh no!!! It looks like the Forensic Pathologist is leaning towards Frances’ injuries are from an accident……..
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Why on earth was forensics not there to examine everything in detail before the body & the lawnmower was even touched, let alone being completely removed from the scene !
Surely there’s a 101 process when police are dealing with a deceased ( or missing ) person where there is the slightest hint of ‘suspicion’ re the circumstances . ..
I think this from the article is important to note:
"“Without scene reconstruction, looking at the body and lawnmower parts, I am unable to rule it in or out.
“I find it a bit unusual, or atypical, but don’t rule it out.”"
So can they do a scene reconstruction? Can they tell if the lawn mower was pushed onto her or if she was alive or dead on impact? Will they have to wait to see if the case goes to trial to be able test for this - is that what he is getting at - that he needs to do a reconstruction but will have to see if judge decides there is a case here or not?
All IMO.
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"Prosecutors have alleged
Crawford strangled his wife in a 'murderous rage',
possibly in the couple's home bathroom,
then moved her body to stage her death to make it look like a late-night accident while she was trying to move the lawnmower away from water sprinklers.
Frances Crawford's autopsy revealed injuries including 15 abrasions to her throat area and an abrasion to her chin.
The report found Frances Crawford was likely not strangled by someone using their hands
but could have been killed by someone pressing their arm across her throat via a headlock."
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