Accused Nursing Home Rapist Faces Murder Charge in Shocking Case
A man charged with raping a 90-year-old woman now faces murder charges after her death 13 days post-attack
NSW Central Coast, Brett Anthony Crawford, Nursing Home, Murder Charge, Sexual Assault
NSW Central Coast: So, there’s this really disturbing story coming out of a nursing home. A guy named Brett Anthony Crawford, 34, is in some serious trouble. He allegedly broke into a nursing home and attacked a 90-year-old woman back in November 2023.
It’s just awful. The poor woman was hurt badly and ended up in the hospital. Sadly, she passed away 13 days later. Initially, Crawford was charged with a bunch of serious offenses, but now they’ve upped the charges to include murder and manslaughter.
Apparently, he didn’t just attack her; he also stole some of her belongings before leaving. The police say the woman was really traumatized by the whole thing, suffering injuries to her arms, legs, and head.
It gets worse. A local MP revealed that Crawford had just gotten out of prison after serving 10 years for a similar crime. He had a history of violence, which makes this even more chilling.
Crawford is set to appear in court again on February 21. It’s a tough situation, and it’s hard to believe something like this could happen in a place meant to care for the elderly.
If you or someone you know needs help, there are resources available like 1800 RESPECT and Lifeline.