Man accused of murdering partner allegedly confessed stabbing to triple-0

The man accused of murdering his partner inside their southern Sydney unit allegedly made admissions during a triple-0 call, a court has heard.

A man allegedly stabbed his partner 13 times during a bloody altercation inside their unit on Easter Sunday before making admissions during a frantic triple-0 call, a court has heard.

Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday heard harrowing details of the alleged murder of Lisa Fenwick who earlier this month was found stabbed to death inside the Mascot apartment she shared with her partner Anthony “Tony” Eriksen.

Mr Eriksen, 61, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with the murder of his partner of 13 years. No plea has been entered.

Police were called to their Church Ave unit block in Sydney’s south on the evening of April 9 following reports of an alleged domestic violence-related incident.

Anthony “Tony” Eriksen has been charged with the murder of his partner Lisa Fenwick. Picture: Supplied.

It was revealed in court on Thursday that Ms Fenwick suffered 13 stab wounds – 12 to her chest and one to her right arm.

Mr Eriksen on Thursday appeared in court via videolink from jail sporting slicked back grey hair and wearing prison greens.

Magistrate Michael Barko told the court that after allegedly stabbing his partner to death, Mr Eriksen called emergency services during which he allegedly made admissions.

“Police have triple-0 operator call records alleged to be the voice of the defendant making alleged admissions to what he had allegedly done,” Mr Barko said.

“And when paramedics arrived at the scene (Ms Fenwick) was deceased.

“And it’s alleged that there were approximately 12 stab wounds to her chest and one to the right forearm.”

Given the alleged admissions and other forensic evidence, Mr Barko described it as a “very strong prosecution case” against Mr Eriksen.

Lisa Fenwick was allegedly murdered by her partner Anthony Eriksen at Mascot. Picture: Supplied.

Police established a crime scene at the apartment building, with specialist forensic police examining the scene well into the following day.

The court heard on Thursday the prosecution had asked for a 16-week adjournment due to what was expected to be a protracted police investigation.

Mr Eriksen had never been convicted of a crime but was facing a charge which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, the court heard.

The apartment block where Lisa Fenwick was found dead. Picture NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

Mr Eriksen’s social media profiles describe him as a “food nutrient educator” with a Master of Business Administration.

According to his LinkedIn profile, he previously worked as a fund manager in positions at the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, Woolworths, Rio Tinto, the Department of Defence and Deloitte.

He did not make an application for bail on remand when he appeared in court on Thursday.

The matter will return to court in August.

Originally published as Man accused of murdering partner allegedly confessed stabbing to triple-0