A fundraiser has been launched to cover the costs of Sunshine Coast mum Crystal Beale’s memorial after her body was found in the Brisbane River.
More than $7000 has been raised through the GoFundMe, organised by Crystal’s brother Morgan Scholes from Castaways Beach.
Morgan said, “This is to fund the wake and memorial of Crystal Beale and give her friends and family the proper send off that they need.“
“This fund will pay for a wake at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club where Crystal grew up going to the beach and events with her family and friends over the 49 years she graced this earth.
“This fund will also pay for two sets of jewellery that will contain Crystal’s ashes which will be given to her two children.“
Crystal’s daughter Charlie-Rose Wagner recently shared online, “I wanted to thank everyone for the support during my mum (Crystal Beale’s) passing. I know how dearly she was loved, especially in Noosa.“
Dutton Park and Homicide detectives are appealing for public assistance as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Emergency services were called at about 5.40am on Saturday 22 February after a member of the public saw a body in the Brisbane River at Yeronga.
Crystal, 49, was found dead and initial investigations indicated the death was non-suspicious.
Following extensive investigations, including the results of a postmortem, police now believe the death of Crystal is suspicious and investigations are continuing into the circumstances that led to her death.
Detective Acting Inspector Rod Watts said several lines of inquiry are currently being examined including collecting CCTV in the West End area on the night of Friday 21 February.
“We believe Crystal was near the Brisbane River at Orleigh Park, West End and on Ryan Street, West End late on Friday 21 February.”
“Our investigation has centred around collecting CCTV from this area and we are now making an appeal to anyone who may have been in this area between 9.30pm on Friday 21 February and 1am the following morning and has seen Crystal or any suspicious behaviour to please come forward.
“As this is an ongoing investigation, police are limited in what details we can disclose, but we are confident people saw Crystal on the night and they have information that will assist with our inquiries. We are urging anyone with any information, no matter how small, to contact police.”
Police have released a CCTV image of Crystal from the night of Friday 21 February at a restaurant in Sunnybank.
She was wearing a long slim fitting white dress and had a brown leather shoulder satchel across her body.
Crystal is described as Caucasian in appearance, slim build, approximately 165cm tall, with long brown hair.
Anyone with information that can assist with investigations is urged to contact police.
To donate to the GoFundMe visit gofundme.com/f/crystal-beale?cdn-cache=0
