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Accused Mount Waverley Double Murderer Declares Innocence as Case Adjourned for Psychiatric Report

The court set a March 31 return date to await a forensic assessment that could shape a mental‑impairment defence.

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.