Campbelltown, Australia – A man accused of fatally shooting his wife and attempting to kill his daughter has entered a plea of not guilty to charges related to the violent incident that unfolded in a suburban neighborhood of Adelaide last year. The alleged violence left the street in chaos on a quiet winter afternoon.
Vasilis Vergulis is accused of using a Glock pistol to kill his wife, Aleksandra Vergulis, outside their home in Campbelltown on July 15, leaving her dead at the scene. He then reportedly tried to kill his daughter, Daniela, who survived with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. After a four-hour siege at the property, police took Mr. Vergulis into custody, where he has remained since.
Appearing via videolink at the South Australian Supreme Court, Mr. Vergulis, donned in a green prison jumper with a shaved head, listened as a Russian interpreter read out the charges. He pleaded not guilty in Russian to charges of murder, attempted murder, and causing serious harm. With his plea entered, the case will proceed to trial.
Daniela Vergulis, a law graduate from the University of South Australia, miraculously survived the harrowing ordeal. She works as a legal secretary at the Crown Solicitor’s Office, providing legal counsel to the South Australian government. The trial for Vasilis Vergulis is scheduled for June 17, with Justice Christopher Bleby remanding him in custody until then.
The alleged shooting incident shocked the quiet community of Campbelltown, leaving many residents on edge. The details of the case and the upcoming trial have drawn significant attention, as the community seeks justice for Aleksandra Vergulis and support for Daniela in her recovery. As the legal process unfolds, the impact of this tragic event continues to reverberate throughout the neighborhood.