Police officially declare woman's lawnmower death "suspicious"
<p>Frances Crawford, 49, was found dead on an Upper Lockyer property in Queensland shortly before 4am on Tuesday, with paramedics initially reporting the incident as a "mower rollover".</p>
<p>But on Thursday Queensland police provided an update on the investigation, and are now treating her death as suspicious – with Frances' husband the focus of the investigation. </p>
<p>“A 49-year-old woman was located with critical injuries and passed away at the scene,” police said.</p>
<p>“Further investigations have led police to deem the death as suspicious and investigations are underway into the circumstances.”</p>
<p>Police are still waiting on the results of forensics testing. </p>
<p>Crawford was a dedicated psychologist at Quality Life Psychology Services in the Toowoomba suburb of Kearneys Spring. </p>
<p>Her colleagues have expressed their shock over her untimely death and paid tribute to their team member. </p>
<p>“We remember Frances Crawford as a very skilled psychologist and valued and respected team member in the Quality Life Psychology Services family,” the clinic said in a statement.</p>
<p>“Frances was a true professional and was highly regarded by her clients and colleagues.</p>
<p>“At this time, we are all still stunned and coming to terms at the news of her untimely demise, and we extend to her immediate and church families our most sincere condolences.</p>
<p>“Frances will be sorely missed by all.”</p>
<p>Her grieving family also paid tribute in a statement shared on Thursday afternoon. </p>
<p>“Frances had a loving heart and she always saw the best in others,” they wrote. </p>
<p>“She cared deeply about the people around her and put their needs before her own.”</p>
<p>Her family said her “gentle grace and compassionate nature” will be missed by all who knew her, especially her church and work families.</p>
<p>“God was at the centre of Frances’ life,” they wrote.</p>
<p>“She loved Jesus, and it is a great comfort to her family and friends that she is now at peace in heaven.”</p>
<p>“A wonderful wife and mother to three fantastic children, a treasured daughter, sister and niece, a loyal and valued friend, and a professional psychologist whose caring nature and years of training allowed her to look after so many others during their time of need,” they said.</p>
<p>“Frances gave fully and freely of herself, a beautiful soul inside and out.</p>
<p>“She was a truly special person whose passing is a tragedy and the ripples of which are only just beginning to be felt.”</p>
<p><em>Images: Crawford Family/ 7NEWS</em></p>
