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Ricki-Lee Coulter’s cousin faces murder charges

Former porn star and cousin of musician Ricki-Lee Coulter, Aaron Crawford, appeared in court on Wednesday morning, accused of killing Gold Coast father Greg Dufty.

The 27-year-old remained silent during the brief mention in the Brisbane Magistrates’ Court, News Corp reported.

Crawford was extradited from New Zealand and arrived to Australia on Tuesday, and was charged with murder and interfering with a corpse over the death of 37-year-old Mr Dufty.

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According to News Corp, the case was adjourned to be mentioned again in the Southport Magistrates’ Court on November 11.

He was not required to enter a plea at this stage of proceedings.

Co-accused Lionel Patea’s case will also be mentioned on that date.

Patea, a cousin of Crawford, is also related to Coulter.

Crawford’s lawyer, Chris Nyst, said outside court, that he would defend the charge.

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