“They have stolen everything”: Slain doctor’s partner speaks out
Dr Ash Gordon’s long-term girlfriend has broken her silence after her partner’s untimely death, saying she expects her boyfriend’s killers to be dealt “the maximum punishment”.
The 33-year-old doctor was left for dead after a home invasion went wrong, with two teenagers now facing murder charges.
Two 16-year-olds have been charged with murder, aggravated burglary and theft after breaking into the young physician’s home, before allegedly stabbing him.
Now, Dr Gordon’s grieving girlfriend Dakota Nagel has spoken out for the first time, telling news.com.au she was grateful for the work of police in the days since the alleged murder.
Ms Nagel said those allegedly responsible “deserve the maximum punishment and I will accept nothing less”.
“They are heartless enough to take a life that meant so much to all of us,” she said.
Ms Nagel said her partner of almost six years was the “light of my life” and “irreplaceable”.
“They’ve stolen more than just belongings, they have stolen everything from myself and his family and friends, he was our world,” she said.
“He was the most beautiful, kind, patient and understanding person I’ve ever met and I’m just lucky to have spent my life with him.”
Miss Nagel told the Herald Sun that her boyfriend should be remembered for the positive impact he had on everyone he knew, including his patients.
“We wish for Ash to be remembered for the loving kind person he was and the impact of good he made on the world,” she said.
“He died a hero and the people responsible will be held accountable, and justice will be served for Ash and his loved ones.”
Superintendent Janet Stevenson said police worked “tirelessly” to “apprehend those responsible for his tragedy”.
“We know that Ash’s family and loved ones are grieving. This arrest will not take away the tragedy of this dreadful situation, but we hope that it will alleviate some of their distress,” she said.
“We will continue to provide all the support they require during this difficult time.”
The alleged attackers will face children’s court at a later date.
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