Athena Georgopoulos is at the center of a horrifying Melbourne tragedy as chilling footage emerged showing the suspected killer at Bunnings just 90 minutes before the brutal Mount Waverley murders. On Monday night, August 11, CCTV captured 34-year-old Ross Judd walking past a Bunnings store in Melbourne shortly before the double homicide that shocked the nation. Judd was seen carrying a sharp metal pole and a jerry can, accompanied by two obedient dogs, only an hour before neighbors heard a heated argument at the unit where Athena Georgopoulos and her partner, Andrew Gunn, lived.
Police say that Judd, reportedly homeless, entered the Adrienne Crescent unit late Monday evening and an altercation occurred. Loud shouting and barking were reported by neighbors around 8:50PM, followed by a welfare call that brought authorities to the scene at 9:55PM. Inside, they discovered the bodies of Athena Georgopoulos, aged 39 and five months pregnant with a baby girl, and Andrew Gunn, aged 50. Gunn’s decapitated head was shockingly placed on a spike—a detail that has left the Mount Waverley community reeling.
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Judd was apprehended at Westall railway station with blood reportedly on his shirt. He has been charged with two counts of murder and appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court for a brief hearing on Wednesday. Police are investigating a possible dispute connected to the dogs present during the attacks, and neighbors said Judd seemed familiar with the victims. The home and fence outside were covered in graffiti reading “enough is enough,” “karma has no menu,” and vegan slogans like “meat is murder.” Investigators are examining if these messages relate to the motive.
Detective Dean Thomas from Victoria’s homicide squad confirmed the attack did not appear random and that the suspect was known to the couple, though the exact relationship is still being clarified. The crime scene remains under intensive examination given the significant amount of DNA evidence involved, and Judd’s next scheduled court date is January 13, 2026.
Community Reactions
Neighbors and friends of Athena Georgopoulos have expressed deep shock and sorrow. “No one should have to come across what I saw down there,” said a distressed neighbor, describing the grim discovery. Athena’s mother, Petty Georgopoulos, paid a heartfelt tribute to her daughter online. The incident has ignited concern over safety and mental health issues in the suburb.
What’s Next?
Police investigations are ongoing, with authorities not seeking further suspects at this time. The tragic loss of Athena Georgopoulos, who was remembered by friends and family as a “lovely girl,” continues to spark grief and disbelief throughout Melbourne.
Stay tuned as this story develops—your thoughts and insights on this tragedy are welcome below.