The husband of a woman found dead in a ransacked home three decades ago will face trial accused of her murder.
Craig Freeman, 63, was charged in 2025 with his wife Melinda Freeman’s murder 34 years ago.
Freeman claimed he found his wife’s body lying on the top landing of their two-storey home after returning to the property with their son and finding the front door open.
He was granted bail in December on a $500,000 surety, put up by his current wife, after the prosecution did not oppose his application.
Justice Michael Croucher found Freeman had demonstrated exceptional circumstances to permit his release on bail, including that the prosecution’s case was circumstantial and an issue at trial would be the alleged killer’s identity.
The accused killer stood as he pleaded not guilty to one count of murder.
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