“Just killed a guy” Teen’s words after allegedly stabbing Doncaster doctor Ash Gordon

A teenager allegedly told his friends “he’s dead bro” after stabbing Doncaster doctor Ash Gordon six times after he was confronted following a home invasion, a jury has been told.

A teen has pleaded not guilty to murdering Melbourne doctor Ash Gordon. Picture: Supplied

A teenager acted in self-defence when he stabbed a Melbourne doctor six times after he was confronted following a home invasion, a jury has been told.

The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, faced the Supreme Court on Thursday for the first day of his trial, accused of murdering Ash Gordon, 33, who was found with multiple stab wounds near his Doncaster home on January 13 last year.

The boy has pleaded not guilty to murder but admitted to two counts of aggravated burglary of Dr Gordon’s home.

In her opening address, Crown prosecutor Kristie Churchill told the jury the teen showed off a bloodied-knife to friends after the stabbing and told them: “Shit just killed a guy, like he’s dead bro.”

The court heard the boy, then 16, had been attending a house party a few doors down from Dr Gordon’s Sargent St townhouse.

About 4am, after the party wound down, the teen and a friend entered Dr Gordon’s home via a partially open garage door having earlier spotted his black Mercedes in the garage.

Family members and supporters of Dr Ash Gordon arrive at the Supreme Court including his mother Catherine and father Glen. Picture: David Crosling

They stole several items, including Nike shoes, laptops, headphones, necklaces and a wallet, before returning to the party “boasting” about their loot, Ms Churchill said.

Just before 5am, the boy and three others returned to Dr Gordon’s home intending to steal his Mercedes, the jury heard.

Dr Gordon, whose bedroom was on the ground floor, was woken by the intruders.

“Hello boys,” he said, prompting the group to flee.

Ms Churchill said Dr Gordon chased after them on foot before returning home to wake his housemate who suggested they call police.

“We’ll call them in a second, we need to get our stuff back,” Dr Gordon told the housemate, who then phoned police while he got into his car to search for the group.

He found three of the teens hiding in a nearby driveway on Eildon St.

“There’s no point running, the cops are on their way,” he told them.

Ms Churchill said two teens jumped a fence, but the accused stayed behind as Dr Gordon attempted to restrain him.

Dr Gordon was found with multiple stab wounds near his Doncaster home on January 13 last year.

It’s alleged the boy then pulled a knife and repeatedly attacked Dr Gordon, causing five incisions and six stab wounds, one of which pierced his chest cavity.

The teen allegedly called out for help and his friends returned, one of whom Ms Churchill said kicked the injured Dr Gordon in the head with such force his eyes rolled back into his head.

The trio then fled before Dr Gordon, who was unresponsive, was found by police and declared dead at the scene.

Ms Churchill said one of the accused’s friends will give evidence that he appeared panicked after the stabbing and showed them the bloodied knife.

“Shit just killed a guy, like he’s dead bro,” he allegedly said.

He allegedly remarked he didn’t realise the knife was “going in” the first two times, but then noticed it did for the rest of the attack.

It’s also alleged he burned his clothes and discussed fleeing Australia with one of the other boys after they saw news reports about Dr Gordon’s death.

When asked about the knife by another boy, Ms Churchill said the accused smirked and replied: “It’s long gone.”

Defence barrister Amelia Beech said her client admitted to the burglary, calling it an “appalling thing to do,” but told jurors a key issue would be whether the stabbing was self-defence.

“An issue in this case is whether this is murder or a desperate boy under attack, alone in the dark, with nowhere to run,” she said.

She acknowledged the teen’s comments after the stabbing might not “endear” him but asked them to consider if they were the words of an immature, panicked boy.

“You don’t have to decide (the accused) is an angel to acquit him,” she said.

She also said jurors might have strong views about youth crime, but the case was not about sending a message to the attorney-general or premier.

Seated in the dock wearing a dark suit, the teen stared straight ahead during the trial openings.

Family members of Dr Gordon watched from the public gallery metres away.

The trial, before justice Amanda Fox, continues.

Originally published as “Just killed a guy” Teen’s words after allegedly stabbing Doncaster doctor Ash Gordon