The sister of former Australian cricketer Carl Rackemann was allegedly murdered by her son in a Brisbane home, Queensland police have revealed.
Carl Rackemann is a former fast bowler who played 12 Tests for Australia in a 17-year career that began in 1979 and later coached the Zimbabwe national team.
His sister Suzy, 61, suffered critical head injuries during an alleged attack at her home in Upper Kedron at around 5.45am on August 17.
Mrs. Rackemann died in hospital nine days later.
His son Conor Robert Rackemann, 29, was initially charged with one count of serious bodily injury, a domestic violence offense.
But police have now revealed that the charge has been upgraded to a charge of murder, a domestic violence offence.
“Following extensive investigations by the Ferny Grove Criminal Investigation Division, including its newly formed DFV team, his charge was upgraded to a charge of murder, a domestic violence offence,” a police spokesperson said.
Ms Rackemann was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition after the alleged attack, but died from her injuries on August 26.
Suzy Rackemann, sister of former cricketer Carl Rackemann, was allegedly murdered by her son on August 17.
Carl Rackemann (pictured in his playing days) was a former Australian fast bowler. He played 12 Tests for Australia and later coached the Zimbabwe national team.
The Queensland Cricket Association sent its condolences to the Rackemann family following the tragedy.
“The Bulls Masters sends our deepest condolences to the Rackemann family, who suffers a great loss,” the association posted on social media.
‘Carl’s sister Suzy passed away last week and it is a loss felt by everyone who knew her.
“The entire Bulls Masters community supports our brother Carl in his difficult times.”
Mrs Rackemann was farewelled at a funeral on September 12, followed by a reception at the Queensland Cricketers’ Club.
His son’s case was briefly mentioned in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday, when it was adjourned until November 4.
Rackemann did not appear in court and was remanded in custody.