Overview
- Crystal Beale was last seen on February 21 near Orleigh Park in Brisbane’s West End before her body was found in the Brisbane River early the next morning.
- Her death was initially deemed non-suspicious, but a post-mortem and further investigations have led police to launch a homicide inquiry.
- Police released CCTV footage showing Beale wearing a white dress and carrying a brown leather satchel on the night she disappeared.
- Investigators are appealing for witnesses who were in the West End area between 9:30 PM on February 21 and 1:00 AM on February 22 to come forward with any information.
- Beale is remembered by her family and friends as a kind and caring mother, with her daughter expressing heartbreak and calling for answers.