Overview
- Ross Judd, 35, is charged with two counts of murder over the August 11, 2025 deaths of Athena Georgopoulos, 39, who was five months pregnant, and Andrew Gunn, 50, at a Mount Waverley unit.
- Appearing via videolink from Melbourne Assessment Prison, Judd interrupted proceedings to say he was innocent and claimed money and a dog were stolen from him.
- Magistrate Tim Schocker scheduled a March 31 court date after defence sought time for forensic psychiatrist Dr Andrew Carroll to assess Judd, with a report expected in March.
- Prosecutors have highlighted a complex crime scene with significant DNA evidence in outlining the investigative timeline and preparation of the brief.
- Police arrested Judd about 1.40am on August 12 at Westall train station, where he had two large dogs and was wearing blood‑stained clothing, according to court reporting.