Family of murdered Melbourne doctor vows to continue justice fight
The family of Melbourne doctor Ash Gordon, who was stabbed to death near his home, has spoken of their relief after his teenage killer was found guilty.
A Victorian Supreme Court jury convicted a 17-year-old boy of murder today after he had admitted two counts of aggravated burglary.
Ash's beloved sister Nat said the verdict was welcome news after a long, drawn-out and "gut-wrenching" process.
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The family of Melbourne doctor Ash Gordon who was stabbed to death near his home has spoken of their relief after his teenage killer was found guilty. A Current Affair
"To get a guilty verdict was a huge relief for the family," she told A Current Affair.
"It will never bring him back but it cements for us that we have everyone behind us."
Ash woke in the early hours of January 13 last year to find strangers in his Doncaster unit in Melbourne's north-east.
The doctor chased the pair of 16-year-olds and was stabbed to death less than a kilometre from his unit.
His father Glen said the family has struggled to come to terms with his death but the verdict brought them some comfort.
"It's been a struggle but after the verdict today, it just felt like a big weight has been lifted off our shoulders," he said.
"It's still a sad situation but at least the person got what he deserved."
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Gordon was stabbed to death less than a metre from his unit. Nine
In their darkest moments, the family has been fighting hard for tougher bail laws and sentences for young offenders.
"It definitely doesn't get any easier, nothing will ever bring him back, but a small win was had today by not only us but the wider community and the justice system," Nat said.
"We need to keep pushing forward. There are a lot of people on the fence but we won't give up.
"At the end of the day if there is no verdict and no consequences, they will continue to do this.
"It won't be just my family, it will be every family within the country feeling the pain that we're feeling, and I never, ever want to inflict that pain on any other family.
"I don't want my brother's memory to be in vain."
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