A man accused of killing pregnant woman Athena Georgopoulos, 39, and her partner Andrew Gunn, 50, in Melbourne’s south-east has been remanded in custody after facing court for the first time.
Ross Judd, 34, of no fixed address, is charged with two counts of murder after the couple’s bodies were discovered in a Mount Waverley unit on Monday night.
Police were called to Adrienne Crescent just before 10pm following reports of a disturbance, with neighbours hearing yelling from inside the property. Mr Judd was arrested hours later at Westall Railway Station, several kilometres away.
The court heard this was Mr Judd’s first time in custody, and no bail application was made. The matter has been adjourned to January next year.
Homicide Squad Detective Inspector Dean Thomas described the crime scene as “traumatic” and confirmed counselling would be offered to officers and residents.
Graffiti reading “karma”, “betrayal” and “enough is enough” was found on the front of the unit, with detectives investigating whether it was connected to the deaths. Police believe Mr Judd and Mr Gunn were known to each other.
Neighbours expressed shock and sadness over the incident, saying it was hard to believe such violence could occur on their street.
Mourners have laid flowers outside the home and family members have spoken of their devastation. Georgopoulos’ aunt, Patty Dilveridis, said her niece had been thrilled to be expecting a baby after believing it would never happen.
Her mother, Petty, described her as a devoted daughter who had been her primary carer for years, and remembered Mr Gunn as a caring partner who loved her.
Detectives and forensic officers continued investigations at the scene on Tuesday, with a large section of Adrienne Crescent blocked off throughout the day.
Source: ABC News
