A Queensland mother, previously acquitted of her son’s murder, is now facing murder charges in connection with her daughter’s death. Maree Mavis Crabtree was cleared of killing her 26-year-old son Jonathan, whose remains were found on their Gold Coast property in 2017. It was alleged that Crabtree had spiked a smoothie with oxycodone to claim a $125,000 insurance benefit.
Despite facing accusations of murder, attempted murder, and fraud, Crabtree was recently acquitted on all charges by a jury. However, she is now set to appear in court for the murder of her youngest daughter, Erin, who was found unresponsive at their home in 2012 while the family was on a Pacific Islands cruise.
The details of the second murder case against Crabtree were not disclosed during Jonathan’s trial. Apart from the murder charges, Crabtree also faces multiple attempted fraud offenses totaling over $100,000. Additional fraud charges, spanning from 2010 to 2018, have been brought against her in Commonwealth court.
Crabtree’s defense solicitor, Jodie Mair, mentioned that the Commonwealth proceedings are on hold pending the resolution of the Supreme Court case. The remaining murder and fraud allegations are expected to be reviewed in the upcoming month. The defense and prosecution are in ongoing discussions regarding the Supreme Court indictment, with the Commonwealth allegations scheduled for mention in the District Court.
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