New Evidence Fails to Swerve Bail Denial

A man accused of murdering his ex-partner and dumping her body in the Brisbane River has been denied bail again, despite new claims she may have drowned — a theory the defense says weakens the murder case. The court heard a forensic pathologist said drowning couldn’t be ruled out, but the judge found the evidence didn’t change the circumstances enough. Crystal Beale’s body was found seven months after she vanished, and prosecutors countered that strangulation injuries and Beale’s search for tide times and cameras were damning. The defense also highlighted her history of self-harm and suicide threats, but the prosecution’s own report cast doubt on whether she was alive when she entered the water. The judge ruled the new info insufficient, and Beale remains in custody as the case moves forward. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74b8537d46884900