A man who allegedly murdered his 68-year-old father his home in Melbourne’s west has been remanded in custody.
Scott O’Brien, 43, faced Melbourne Magistrates Court via video link on Thursday after he was charged with the murder of Stephen O’Brien.
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It is alleged he killed his father at a property on Clapham Crescent in Wyndham Vale between January 7 and January 8.
Officers solely discovered the person’s physique on Tuesday whereas endeavor a welfare examine.
Throughout Thursday’s listening to, the prosecutor mentioned it might take three months to compile a short of proof, together with CCTV and body-worn digicam footage.
It was O’Brien’s first time in custody however he had no well being considerations that wanted to be raised with the courtroom, his lawyer Stephanie Mawby mentioned.
O’Brien saved his head down through the transient listening to, solely wanting up when the Justice of the Peace mentioned he can be remanded in custody.
He’ll return to courtroom in Could for a committal point out listening to.
