Police have alleged that a woman initially believed to have died in a lawnmower accident was murdered, and a homicide investigation is now underway.
Frances Crawford, 49, was found dead at her home in Upper Lockyer, southeast Queensland, in the early hours of July 30 after police received reports she had been seriously injured by a lawnmower.
However, police confirmed days later that his death was being treated as suspicious.
Queensland Police Detective Superintendent George Marchesini held a press conference on Friday morning and confirmed they believed Ms Crawford was murdered.
His body was found by emergency services at the foot of a retaining wall in his backyard.
Investigators also discovered Ms Crawford’s husband Robert had been messaging other women on dating apps around the world and in Australia.
“We believe there were women involved in relationships with Mr. Crawford who may have information about Frances that will assist with this investigation,” he told reporters.
“We can say that Mr. Crawford has connected with women nationally and internationally.”
Detective Marchesini would not confirm whether Crawford was being treated as a suspect in his wife’s murder.
Crawford had called triple zero and has been assisting police with investigations.
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Frances Crawford, 49, was found dead at her home in Upper Lockyer, southeast Queensland, in the early hours of July 30 after police received reports she had been seriously injured by a lawnmower.
