Airbnb twist as detectives make key arrest in probe over mystery late-night lawnmower death of mum-of-three Frances Crawford
- Frances Crawford, 49, was found dead in July
- Her husband has been arrested
The RAAF pilot husband of a mother-of-three who died in a reported late-night lawnmower incident has been arrested just weeks after listing the family home on Airbnb in the wake of the tragedy.
Frances Elizabeth Crawford, 49, was found dead at her property in Upper Lockyer, southeast Queensland, at 3.40am on July 30.
Her husband Robert called the police, who found her body near a retaining wall in her backyard.
Queensland Police announced on Thursday that a 47-year-old man had been taken into custody.
“Emergency services were initially called just before 3.40am on July 30 to a report of an incident at the Thomas Road property in the Lockyer Valley,” police said.
Frances Crawford was found dead on her property in Upper Lockyer in the early hours of July 30
Robert Crawford (photo) has been arrested
‘An investigation center was set up involving teams of detectives from the Crime and Intelligence Command Homicide Group and the Gatton Criminal Investigation Branch into the circumstances leading to her death.
‘This morning, detectives arrested a 47-year-old man.
“The investigation continues and there is no further information at this time.”
The arrest comes after Crawford listed the “peaceful, off-grid” family home for rent on Airbnb in September for $350 a night.
Police issued a public appeal last week asking anyone with information about the couple and their relationship to come forward.
Queensland Police said people had contacted detectives in recent days thanking them for their “courage”.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police.