Eurydice Dixon rape and murder: Man pleads guilty

The man accused of raping and murdering aspiring Melbourne comedian Eurydice Dixon has pleaded guilty to the charges.

Eurydice, 22, was killed as she walked home after performing at a comedy show in the early hours of June 13.

Her attacker, Jaymes Todd, 19, pleaded guilty to single counts of murder, rape, attempted rape and sexual assault during a court hearing on Nov. 11.

Before her untimely death, Eurydice’s great uncle Eric told 9News that she was “blossoming”.

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“You see these things on TV but all of a sudden it’s in your family — the whole stark reality,” he said.

Katherine Davison

Katherine is an experienced writer and editor who has spent more than two decades working with some of the best-known media outlets in Australia and the UK. Before becoming a freelance contributor for New Idea, Katherine was Editor of the trusted Australian entertainment title WHO, and she is the former Managing Editor of Lifestyle, Entertainment, and Commercial for 7NEWS.com.au. She has a wide interest in topics spanning celebrity, lifestyle, shopping, travel, real life, and more - and when she’s not researching her next story or crafting a compelling headline, you’ll likely find her cycling around Sydney with her beloved dog, Pickle, in a backpack.