Victims of Melbourne Double Murder Identified as Man Charged with Heinous Crime
The bodies of Athena Georgopoulos and Andrew Gunn were found inside a home in Mount Waverley on Monday night.
The accused, who was arrested at Westall train station early Tuesday morning, will appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Background of the Victims and Suspect
Georgopoulos, who was five months pregnant, and Gunn had been together for three years.
The police have not yet confirmed the nature of the suspect’s relationship with the couple or the motive behind the attack.
Gruesome Details of the Crime Scene
The police investigation has revealed that Gunn’s body was decapitated, with his head found on a stick.
The nature of Georgopoulos’ injuries has not been disclosed.
Cryptic messages, including “enough is enough” and “karma has no menu,” were found scrawled on the exterior of the home and a fence opposite the property.
Police Investigation
Detective Inspector Dean Thomas stated that the attack appeared to be targeted and that there was a link between the suspect and the address.
The police are currently investigating whether the graffiti is linked to the deaths.
The investigation is ongoing, with police working to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and the connection between the suspect and the victims.