# Mother Acquitted in Son's Death

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Podcast: [Brisbane News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brisbane-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7581033)
Published: 2026-05-11T15:22:26+00:00
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Queensland mother, Maree Mavis Crabtree, acquitted of murdering her son, Jonathan, after a high-stakes trial. Crabtree was accused of spiking Jonathans smoothie with prescription painkillers, but jurors found her not guilty after nineteen days of trial and two and a half days of deliberation. The case was complicated by family tensions, Jonathans drug addiction, mental health struggles, and a history of violence. Tara, Jonathans sister, testified against her mother, but her delayed report to police and immunity deal raised doubts. Defense lawyers argued for suicide or accidental overdose as possibilities, and Justice Martin Burns acquitted Crabtree, praising the jurys work. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ecf9eff408d46013

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