Overview

• Frances Crawford, 49, was found dead under a ride-on mower in July 2024, initially considered an accident but later reclassified as a homicide.
• Prosecutors allege Robert Crawford strangled his wife during an argument, then staged the scene to simulate a mower accident.
• Key evidence includes forensic reports, botanical analysis, and a timeline based on phone, Alexa, and fitness tracker data contradicting Crawford’s account.
• The defence disputes the prosecution's case, arguing the evidence is inconclusive and that an accidental death cannot be ruled out.
• Crawford remains on strict bail conditions, with a three-day committal hearing scheduled for October 2025 and a trial expected in late 2026.