Man charged over former partner's death claims she could have drowned
Jesse Wahlen Beale, 49, faces murder charges for the death of his former partner, Crystal Beale, found in the Brisbane River. During his second bail application, his defense argued potential drowning as a cause of death, claiming it weakens the prosecution's case. Justice Patrick McCafferty reserved his decision for tomorrow.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 06:15 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 06:30 UTC
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