A man received an 11-year prison sentence for murdering his partner in their Melbourne home.

A tragic story has come to light as a man has been sentenced to at least 11 years in prison for the death of his partner, Jessica Geddes. Robert Rickerby, 30, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 27-year-old Geddes who was left to die in their Endeavour Hills home in Melbourne's south-east. The scene was devastating as Geddes had sustained severe injuries to her head and chest, inflicted by Rickerby during a vicious attack on November 6, 2020.

After the brutal beating, Rickerby went to collect takeaway pizza and even ate some before calling his parents. They encouraged him to call for an ambulance, which he did 30 minutes later. However, when paramedics arrived, it was too late as Geddes had already passed away. In court, Supreme Court Justice James Elliott handed down a sentence of 15 years and six months for the vicious killing of a vulnerable individual. He also noted that Rickerby had taken the life of someone who had trusted him.

Rickerby will be eligible for parole after serving 11 years in prison, having already spent two years and two months behind bars. The investigation into Geddes' death took 18 months, and Rickerby was eventually charged with murder and extradited from Queensland in April 2022. However, he contested the charge and offered to plead guilty to manslaughter in May 2024, which the prosecution accepted. Rickerby formally entered his guilty plea in the Supreme Court on Monday.

The exact time of Geddes' death could not be determined, but it was estimated to have occurred between 2:40pm and 5:55pm on November 6. A forensic examiner found that Geddes had been dead for at least 30 minutes by the time paramedics arrived at 6:48pm. The cause of death was determined to be complications from fractures and other injuries sustained by Rickerby punching, kicking, or hitting her. The court was also informed that Geddes had endured years of physical and verbal abuse from Rickerby before her tragic death.

For those affected by domestic violence, support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT. It is important to recognize and address instances of abuse, as it can have devastating consequences such as in the case of Jessica Geddes. May her story serve as a reminder to seek help and support for those in vulnerable situations.

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