Melbourne, Australia — A 17-year-old boy on trial for the stabbing murder of Dr. Ash Gordon allegedly planned to flee overseas just one day after the incident, a jury heard at the Victorian Supreme Court.
The accused, whose identity is legally protected due to his age, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of the general practitioner but admitted to two counts of aggravated burglary.
According to court evidence, the teen was one of four teenagers who broke into Dr. Gordon’s suburban Melbourne home twice in the early hours of January 13, 2024, attempting to steal items while the doctor and his housemate were asleep.
During their second intrusion, Dr. Gordon awoke and chased three of the intruders. A violent confrontation ensued outside the house, during which the accused allegedly stabbed Dr. Gordon six times. The doctor collapsed and died on the street.
A co-accused teen testified that after the stabbing, he and another boy initially fled over a fence but returned when they heard Dr. Gordon calling for help. He witnessed the accused allegedly stabbing the doctor and then fleeing the scene.
The witness also revealed a phone call the day after the murder in which the accused and another boy discussed plans to steal a car and escape to Papua New Guinea via a charter plane from the Gold Coast. The accused allegedly warned the witness about being the prime suspect and facing a lengthy jail term if he stayed behind.
Despite pressure, the witness said he was advised by friends to remain and face the consequences. After a brief meeting where they contemplated discarding their SIM cards, the witness returned home.
The trial is ongoing, with the court continuing to hear testimony and examine evidence related to the tragic case.
