Thread: Ex-Brit Army officer charged with murder of wife after moving to Thailand

If he didn't have much a massive insurance policy on his wife he probably would have gotten away with murder.

Those insurance accessors leave no stone unturned and are far more persistent than the police.

An ex Army major ffs!

Bloody Jocks at it again!!

Scots soldier charged with murdering wife in Australia in alleged million-dollar life insurance fraud - Daily Record

Scots soldier charged with murdering wife in Australia in alleged million-dollar life insurance fraud

A new investigation into Jacqueline Davidson's death in 2020, originally believed to be a tragic accident, uncovered potentially suspicious circumstances.

06 May 2025

A Scots-born Army major has been charged with murdering his wife after she died in a kayak drowning incident in Australia almost five years ago as part of an alleged A$1m life insurance fraud.

Less than six months later, Graeme Davidson flew to Thailand and married a local woman the following year.

Initially, Jacqueline Davidson's death was treated as a tragic accident but police subsequently re-opened the case after suspicions were raised.

The couple, who had been married for 26 years, were on a day-trip to Lake Samsonvale, north of Brisbane, Queensland when the mother-of-three died.

Davidson, 55, and originally from Glasgow, was arrested on Monday after flying back to Australia for "family reasons".

He was detained after officers raided the home where he was staying and found him sleeping on a camp-bed in the lounge room.

Davidson has now been charged with murder, domestic violence, fraud and attempted fraud of £500k.

The new "complex and lengthy" probe saw police talk to a variety of experts about the circumstances of 54-year-old Mrs Davidson's death including what the weather conditions were at the time of the incident.

Detective Acting Inspector Steve Windsor from the Queensland Police said: "The cause of death was drowning but it was a case of talking to witnesses and gaining further evidence that the matter appeared suspicious.

"Incidents are not always what they initially seem, so, I thank the detectives for their diligent work in this lengthy and arduous investigation.

He confirmed the fraud charge which Davidson faces concerns money which was allegedly obtained from life insurance claims against his wife's death.

The detective added: "The combined life insurance was in excess of $1m."

Davidson was refused police bail during a brief hearing at Brisbane Magistrates' Court although he was not present himself. He is due to appear in person later this month.

Mrs Davidson, a beautician, died on Friday, November 27, 2020. Onlookers pulled her to the shore after she was seen in difficulties in the water. They attempted to carry out CPR but was pronounced dead at the scene.

It was initially thought to be a tragic accident and Queensland Police said at the time that there were not any suspicious circumstances.

Last night, a close friend, who has known Davidson since 2010, told Daily Mail Australia: "We, as couples, became friends from 2010 until Jacqueline’s death, when my wife and I had huge suspicions.

"This is very raw and I know the children well. Jacqui was a beautiful woman and very friendly. Graeme was a financially and career-driven individual."

The former friend is now helping detectives with their investigation.

In April 2021, Davidson left Australia and relocated to the Thai resort of Hua Hin which is situated 200km south of Bangkok. The following year he married a young Thai girl, Pick Pattraporn.

Photos taken at the celebration show Davidson dressed in a kilt and wearing an array of medals.

Davidson - who was a captain in the British Army before moving to Australia, with more than 30 years of military service - was active in Hua Hin's expat community.

Locals said he was a prominent figure in the local Veterans Remembrance Day.

His son, Hamish later moved to Thailand to be with his father whilst his sister, Robyn, recently visited Davidson there too.

Davidson served 22 years in the British Army before transferring to the Australian Army and was based in HQ 1 Division, Enoggera Barracks in Brisbane.

Ha, he plays padel with my dad!

You can't have your Kayak and beat it

Shouldn’t the title be Brit Ex-Army Officer not Ex Brit Army Officer? One implies he was retired from being an Army officer but the other implies he had retired from being a Brit, which is obviously impossible, because once a Brit always a Brit.

Once a Brit always a Brit? That seems harsh. Is Prince Archie always a Brit? I would describe him as American. The poor lad won't even know what a cricket ball is.

As for the Davidson, it seems he isn't going to get back to Thailand for another 25 plus years.

Originally Posted by DrWilly

Shouldn’t the title be Brit Ex-Army Officer not Ex Brit Army Officer? One implies he was retired from being an Army officer but the other implies he had retired from being a Brit, which is obviously impossible, because once a Brit always a Brit.

Well, the article says he's ex-Brit, Willy, so perhaps we should infer that he's now Australian!

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

"Started a White Lotus life".... in Hua Hin.

That is sooo Daily Fail.

Originally Posted by taxexile

Man charged with murder over wife’s Queensland kayak drowning tried to claim $1m insurance, police allege
Graeme Davidson lived in Thailand for a ‘number of years’ and was arrested and charged with murder, fraud and attempted fraud while visiting Brisbane





a lot of these scheming loser types wash up in thailand.

and there are many in hua hin.

divorced, single and seemingly eligible, they have or they seem to have funds and when talking to them they give the impression of having been successful in their careers or business before moving to thailand ...... of course full details of their "successes" are nearly always scant or vague. they are experts in evasion and their cheery demeanour hides a multitude of secrets.

they invariably have large personalities, are overtly outgoing and will soon find themselves a thai partner. she will be over 30, and not from the bar or pickup scene but from the middle classes, pretty, honest, good natured but somewhat naïve, and obsessed like so many thai women are, with idealised romance, she will probably be working in insurance, sales or property and will have a reasonable command of english.

she would love a family but at 30+ is on the shelf, maybe previously dumped by the thai boyfriend she met at university or college, now time is running out and she has not found a husband yet and is therefore ripe for the picking by one of these scheming loser falangs who will undoubtedly fuck up her life.

she has found her dream, or rather he has found her, all she wants is a long and loving relationship, and all he wants is a trophy, because he is incapable of love........ and its written in both their faces for all to see.




p.s. and what's with all those medals!!!!!

I wouldn't kick her out of bed for eati5 crackerd

Originally Posted by armstrong

Ha, he plays padel with my dad!

I sure hope they both don't get padel elbow

Originally Posted by Neverna

Well, the article says he's ex-Brit, Willy, so perhaps we should infer that he's now Australian!

It says he's an ex-Brit Army Officer.

Meaning he no longer is a Brit Army Officer.

Although he was also an Aussie Army Officer.

So he's an ex-Aussie Army Officer too.

Hopefully that's cleared things up.

^ Thanks. As I suspected. An Aussie! Bloody Aussies at it again!!


A nice looking Thai wife, too. His British heritage must have helped him there.

Originally Posted by Neverna

Well, the article says he's ex-Brit, Willy, so perhaps we should infer that he's now Australia

many convicts were

A Captain in the British Army then a Major in the Aussie Army, that's a massive promotion or maybe a sideways move.

Originally Posted by Joe 90

A Captain in the British Army then a Major in the Aussie Army, that's a massive promotion or maybe a sideways move.

Who turned out to be Colonel Mustad in the Library.

"Breaking good cheer Chitty a caravan of Gooners are burning shirts and bras as they head to Tottenham in search of Salavtion at renamed White fart Lane Cold BlowJob Lane end' Andy Laburnam

Originally Posted by Joe 90

A Captain in the British Army then a Major in the Aussie Army, that's a massive promotion or maybe a sideways move.

Erm, it’s neither. Major is literally the next step after Captain (in the infantry).

Prince Harry reached the rank of captain in the British Army. Make of that what you wish.

Originally Posted by 39TG

Prince Harry reached the rank of captain in the British Army. Make of that what you wish.

Has nothing to do with anything,

To be married to someone for 26 years only to murder the person. Uncomprehensible for most decent people. May she rest in peace.

Originally Posted by bsnub

To be married to someone for 26 years only to murder the person. Uncomprehensible for most decent people. May she rest in peace.

Well I dunno. It occasionally crosses my mind.

Tragedy. Bloke loses love of his life in a freak accident, finds solace in the arms of a younger maiden, with only a massive insurance payout to live off. Then the police come calling.

There must be some actual evidence to support a murder charge, I assume. It all seems circumstantial. Any cctv, witnesses, post mortem reports, confessions?

You and tax are just old Romantics eh?