Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of 49-year-old Crystal Beale’s body in the Brisbane River at Yeronga on Saturday.
Initially, the death was not considered suspicious, but after extensive investigations and a post-mortem, the case has now been classified as a homicide.
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Beale was last seen on the night of Friday, February 21, at Orleigh Park, West End, where she was reportedly in the area between 9:30pm and 1am.
CCTV footage released by police shows Beale at a Sunnybank restaurant earlier that evening, wearing a long, slim-fitting white dress and carrying a brown leather shoulder satchel.
Detective Acting Inspector Rod Watts urged anyone who was in the West End area during that time to come forward with any information.
“We believe people saw Crystal on the night and may have witnessed something suspicious. We’re confident that information exists that can assist our inquiries,” he said.
The investigation has focused on gathering CCTV footage from nearby locations, and police are appealing to the public for help.
“No matter how small the detail may seem, we urge anyone with information to contact the police.”
Beale, described as Caucasian with a slim build, stood at approximately 165cm tall with long brown hair, was last seen wearing a white dress with a leather satchel.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Queensland Police.
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