Carl Rackemann’s nephew charged with murder – after the cricket star’s sister dies in hospital
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 started in 1979 and went on to coach the Zimbabwe national team.
His sister Suzy, 61, suffered serious head injuries during an alleged attack on the house in Upper Kedron at around 5.45am on August 17.
Mrs Rackemann died in hospital nine days later.
Her son Conor Robert Rackemann, 29, was initially charged with grievous bodily harm, domestic violence.
But police have now revealed the charge has been upgraded to one count of murder, domestic violence.
“Following extensive investigations by Ferny Grove’s Criminal Investigation Branch, including their newly established DFV team, his charge was upgraded to one count of murder, domestic violence,” 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 test cricketer Carl Rackemann, was reportedly murdered by her son on August 17
Carl Rackemann (pictured in his playing days) was a former Australian fast bowler. He played twelve tests for Australia and later coached the Zimbabwe national team
Queensland Cricketing Association extended its condolences to the Rackemann family in the wake of the tragedy.
“The Bulls Masters express our deepest condolences to the Rackemann family as they mourn a great loss,” the association wrote on social media.
‘Carl’s sister, Suzy, passed away last week and it is a loss felt by all who knew her.
“The entire Bulls Masters community supports our brother Carl in his difficult times.”
Mrs Rackemann was farewelled at a funeral service on September 12, followed by a reception at the Queensland Cricketers’ Club.
Her son’s case was briefly mentioned in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday but was adjourned until November 4.
Rackemann did not appear in court and was taken into custody.