Former RAAF pilot was living 'double life' before wife's death, court hears
The headline, as it mutated - 2 wordings
- 26 Oct, 04:49Former RAAF pilot was living 'double life' before wife's death, court hears1 outlet
- 26 Oct, 07:04'Master manipulator' staged death on mower, jury told3 outlets
- and 1 one-off wording
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How it spread - 3 original reports, 2 reprints
Mon, 26 October 2026
3 reports- ABC News (Australia)04:49first to report
The Supreme Court in Brisbane hears Robert John Crawford was a "master manipulator", "adulterer and philanderer" before allegedly murdering his wife Frances Crawford at their Queensland home in 2024.
- The Guardian World05:28
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...
- bendigoadvertiser.com.au07:04
A former pilot is accused of staging his wife's death in a ride-on mower rollover, but the defence...
2 reprints
- cessnockadvertiser.com.au26 Oct, 07:04their copy
- centralwesterndaily.com.au26 Oct, 10:15their copy