Joe Campbell, 43, pleads not guilty to murdering Antoinette and Steve Tozer in Rosewater home

A man charged with murdering a beloved mother and her son twelve months ago has formally answered the allegations in court.

A man charged with murdering a beloved mother and son a year ago has told a court he’s not responsible for their deaths.

Appearing via audio visual link from custody, Joe Campbell, 43 of Rosewater, pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder after the two were found dead in their home this time last year.

Antoinette Tozer, 76, and Steve Tozer, 55, were allegedly murdered in their Rosetta St home on Friday, February 2, 2024 and were found by relatives the following day.

Emergency services arrived at the home just after 1pm on Sunday, February 3, 2024 after a call from relatives.

A short time later, Mr Campbell – who was staying in a Housing Trust property across the street – was arrested and charged with two counts of murder.

Joe Campbell. Picture: Supplied

Steve Tozer and Antoinette Tozer died in February 2024. Picture: Mark Brake

The last name “Campbell” could be seen on the side of the property he was living in at the time of his arrest.

After their deaths, family members of Antoinette and Steve Tozer paid tribute to the “loving” pair.

Police at the scene in February 2024. Picture Mark Brake

Steve’s son Joshua Tozer, 23, said he’d last seen his father at Christmas and was shocked to hear of his death.

“He loved us a lot,” he said.

“He was a loving father.”

Mr Campbell was remanded in custody and will next appear in the Supreme Court in April.

Originally published as Joe Campbell, 43, pleads not guilty to murdering Antoinette and Steve Tozer in Rosewater home