Woman accused of murdering two of her adult children released from Queensland jail

Maree Mavis Crabtree, 57, granted bail after more than six years behind bars as judge points to significant shortcomings in prosecution's cases

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A woman accused of murdering her two adult children has been granted bail after more than six years behind bars.

Maree Mavis Crabtree's release from custody comes after a judge questioned whether it was in the interests of justice for legal proceedings to continue against the 57-year-old.

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