Wangaratta murdered couple Bill and Pauline Thomas were a quiet and loving couple well-regarded in the local community. Picture: Supplied Source: Supplied
A MAN accused of murdering his parents in their home near Wangaratta thanked a magistrate today after she noted he needed medication for anxiety.
Ian David Thomas, 35, of Balga in Western Australia, appeared briefly in Melbourne Magistrates' Court having been charged with the murders of Bill and Pauline Thomas.
Mr Thomas appeared in the court dock in a burgundy jumper and black pants.
He was sporting a slight graze to the left side of his face, which he told an earlier out-of-sessions hearing was caused during his arrest.
Police arrested Mr Thomas in Meredith, between Ballarat and Geelong, on Tuesday.
The bodies of Bill and Pauline Thomas were found in their home Monday night.
They were married for 40 years and were said to have been inseparable.
Prosecutor Patrick O'Halloran told the court investigators were seeking an extension of time to prepare the brief of evidence, which would be provided to Victoria Legal Aid on July 19.
Mr Thomas's lawyer told the court it was his first time in custody and he required diazepam for anxiety.
The magistrate noted his custody management issues.
"Thanks ma'am," he replied before being returned to the cells.
Mr Thomas will next appear in Wangaratta Magistrates' Court on September 5.
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