The son of a South Australian pensioner who was found dead in his Adelaide retirement village home on Christmas Day has been revealed as his alleged assassin.
David Eldridge, 45, of Towitta, is accused of murdering his father Robert “Bob” Eldridge, 71, The Adelaide Advertiser stories.
In earlier statements, the police stated the accused assassin is alleged to have fatally stabbed the 71-year-old, who was identified to him, at his Braes Cl retirement village residence in Reynella East.
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The 45-year-old was initially on account of face court docket on Wednesday, nevertheless, 7NEWS stories he as a substitute appeared on Tuesday in a public vacation listening to.
No software for bail was made and he was remanded in custody for one more eight months till his subsequent court docket date in August.
The court docket file doesn’t comprise any data as to why such a prolonged adjournment was requested or required, The Advertiser stories.
Eldridge has but to plead to at least one depend of homicide.
‘A stunning man’
Robert Eldridge’s family members say the eager snooker participant and music lover was somebody who would do something to assist these in want.
His nephew advised 7NEWS: “Your complete household is heartbroken over this devastating information and for it to occur on Christmas Day.”
The small, tight-knit retirement group has been rocked by the incident.
“I am simply devastated, I could not consider it,” good friend Sylvia Wolverson advised 7NEWS.
Buddies say whereas he saved to himself, Robert was a cherished member of the group and all the time provided to assist to these in want.
“He’d do something for anyone, he drove the bus right here and took buyers out,” Colin Wolverson stated.
A spokesperson from Aveo, the corporate that manages Braes Retirement Village, stated they have been “shocked and saddened by this information”.
“Our ideas are with household and mates who could also be impacted by this tragedy and we are going to present no matter assist we are able to to the residents of the group,” they stated.
