Robert Rickerby has lost his appeal against his sentence for the manslaughter of his partner, Jessica Geddes. Victoria’s Court of Appeal dismissed it in October 2025.
Key Facts
- Offender: Robert Rickerby.
- Victim: Jessica Geddes, his partner.
- Where: Their home in Endeavour Hills, Melbourne, in 2020.
- Sentence: 15 years and six months for manslaughter.
- Appeal: Dismissed in October 2025.
What the Judges Said
The judges found the sentence “just, proportionate and entirely fitting”. They described his long abuse of Ms Geddes as “brutal, cruel and sadistic”.
The Case
The court heard at trial that Rickerby collected pizzas after fatally bashing Ms Geddes, The Guardian reported.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Jessica Geddes?
A woman killed by her partner Robert Rickerby in Endeavour Hills in 2020.
What was his sentence?
15 years and six months for manslaughter.
Did his appeal succeed?
No. It was dismissed.
Conclusion
The court said the sentence fitted the seriousness of his crime.
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