Australian cricket great Carl Rackemann’s sister Suzy allegedly murdered by her son in Brisbane home
The sister of Queensland cricket great Carl Rackemann has been allegedly murdered by her son in a Brisbane home.
Suzy Rackemann, 61, allegedly suffered a critical head injury during a fight with her 29-year-old son Conor Robert Rackemann in their Upper Kedron home on August 17.
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She died from her injuries in the same hospital eleven days later.
Conor Rackemann’s charge was upgraded to murder, which police have alleged is a domestic violence offence.
The disability pensioner’s charge was mentioned in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday.
He remains behind bars ahead of the case’s next mention on November 4.
Close friends described Suzy as “fun and lovely”, “the life of the day” and “one of a kind”.
Carl Rackemann, a bustling fast bowler, played 12 Tests and 52 one-day internationals for Australia in the 1980s and 90s.
He played for Queensland 102 times in the Sheffield Shield.
He has also worked as a cricket pundit, columnist and coach in his post-playing days.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.
In an emergency, call 000.
Originally published on 7NEWS
