Pregnant woman Athena Georgopoulos identified as Mount Waverley murder victim

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Athena Georgopoulos, 39, has been identified as one of the two people killed in what police describe as an “unimaginably horrific” alleged double murder in Melbourne’s southeast.

Georgopoulos, who was five months pregnant with a baby girl, was found dead alongside her partner Andrew Gunn, 50, inside a Mount Waverley unit on Monday night. The killer allegedly decapitated Andrew before placing his head on a spike.

Police arrested a 34-year-old homeless man hours later, charging him with two counts of murder.

Athena Georgopoulos and her partner Andrew Gunn were found dead inside a unit in Adrienne Crescent, Mount Waverley.
Athena Georgopoulos and her partner Andrew Gunn were found dead inside a unit in Adrienne Crescent, Mount Waverley.

Her aunt, Patty Dilveridis, said Georgopoulos had been excited to become a mother after believing it would never happen. “She was so looking forward to having a baby… she never thought she could have one,” she said.

Georgopoulos’ mother, Petty, described her as a devoted daughter who had been her primary carer for years, and said Gunn was a caring partner who loved her.

Police sources allege the crime was a targeted attack. A neighbour’s call about shouting led officers to the scene, where they discovered the victims’ bodies.

Graffiti could be seen sprayed in yellow and black paint on the side of the home. Photo: 7News.

Graffiti, including the words “Karma is not a menu,” was found on the side of the home, and detectives are investigating whether it is linked to the killings.

The accused was arrested at Westall train station with the help of the Critical Incident Response Team and air wing. Police believe he was known to the victims.

Source: The Advertiser.

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