Breaking Army major Graeme Richardson accused of murdering his wife in kayak ‘drowning’ before trying to access $1million in life insurance EnglishHeadline

A military main has been charged with murdering his spouse greater than 4 years after she died in what was initially believed to be an unintentional kayaking drowning.

Graeme Davidson, 54, who moved to Thailand after his spouse’s demise in 2020, was arrested on Sunday whereas visiting Brisbane.

His spouse, Jacqueline Davidson, 54, drowned whereas kayaking with him at Lake Samsonvale north of Brisbane in November 2020. 

Ms Davidson couldn’t be revived after they returned to shore regardless of onlookers and emergency companies performing CPR and he or she died on the scene.

Davidson additionally allegedly tried to assert greater than $1million in life insurance coverage insurance policies after her demise. 

‘Initially, the lady’s demise gave the impression to be non-suspicious,’ Queensland Police mentioned in a press release.

Nevertheless, a coronial inquiry led to detectives declaring it suspicious and launching Operation Victor Harlow.

The ‘advanced and prolonged’ probe gathered witness and skilled statements, together with details about the circumstances of the lake on the time of Ms Davidson’s demise.

Graeme Davidson, 54, has been charged over the demise of his spouse Jacqueline (pictured collectively above) 

Police will allege Richardson was concerned in his spouse’s drowning demise

‘Police will allege the person was concerned within the drowning demise of the lady,’ police mentioned.

Davidson has been charged with homicide, fraud and tried fraud.

He was refused police bail and made no look at Brisbane Magistrates Court docket when the matter was talked about on Monday.

Detective Performing Inspector Steve Windsor confirmed the fraud cost issues cash that was allegedly obtained from life insurance coverage claims.

‘The mixed life insurance coverage was in extra of $1 million,’ he instructed the Courier Mail.

‘And there was an tried fraud, a declare was made.

‘Incidents usually are not all the time what they initially appear, so I thank the detectives for his or her diligent work on this prolonged and arduous investigation.

Jacqueline Davidson, 54, drowned whereas kayaking with Davidson at Lake Samsonvale north of Brisbane in November 2020

‘That is additionally an necessary reminder to the group to report any suspicious circumstances to police as you see them.

‘Even when they appear insignificant, they could be an necessary piece to the puzzle in an investigation.’

Davidson’s Linkedin profile states he was a significant within the Australian Military and a Captain of the British Military.

Is it believed he married Ms Davidson in 1994.

He’ll stay in custody, with the matter to be talked about once more on Could 19.