A trial is under way over the alleged death of Robert John Crawford’s wife, with court accounts focusing on messages exchanged in the period before her death. Outlets report that the prosecution says the incident—described as a lawnmower accident—was staged, while highlighting text messages presented to a jury.
Several reports say the messages include references to infidelity, including a line described as “biggest cheat in the world.” The West Australian and PerthNow both describe Crawford as sending love messages to his wife while simultaneously texting another woman, framing the communications as evidence of relationship issues.
Other coverage adds context about the couple’s separation and reconciliation. The Daily Mail says the wife had separated from her husband after discovering prior infidelities in July 2023, but that he later moved back into the family home. 7News Australia similarly emphasises the “final texts” theme, presenting them as central to the jury’s understanding of the lead-up to the death.
