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Man accused of former partner's murder denied bail for second time

ABC Australia · Jun 25, 2026, 12:44 AM

Key takeaways

  • Crystal Beale's body was found in the Brisbane River in February last year.
  • Jesse Wahlen Beale is accused of killing 49-year-old Crystal Beale, then dumping her body in the Brisbane River at West End in February last year.
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Crystal Beale's body was found in the Brisbane River in February last year. (Supplied: Queensland Police)

Link copied Share Share article A Queensland man charged with murdering his wife after she allegedly accused him of rape has been denied bail for a second time.

Jesse Wahlen Beale is accused of killing 49-year-old Crystal Beale, then dumping her body in the Brisbane River at West End in February last year.

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