Suspect Arrested in Italy for 1977 Melbourne Double Murder

Perry Kouroumblis, 65, faces extradition to Australia for the brutal killings of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.

Perry Kouroumblis, a dual Greek-Australian citizen, was arrested at Rome's Fiumicino airport on an Interpol red notice.
The murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett, known as the Easey Street murders, have been Melbourne's longest and most serious cold case.
Armstrong and Bartlett were found stabbed to death in their home in January 1977, while Armstrong’s 16-month-old son was found unharmed.
Advancements in technology and a $1 million reward in 2017 led to a breakthrough in the case, with DNA evidence playing a crucial role.
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton described the arrest as an important breakthrough, highlighting the tireless efforts of detectives over the past 47 years.