An autopsy report has shown that a Victorian man allegedly murdered by his younger brother was killed by an eight-centimetre stab wound that pierced his heart.
Jesse Tovey, 26, is accused of murdering his 29-year-old brother Joshua Tovey at Hastings, on the Mornington Peninsula, in January.
The 26-year-old on Wednesday faced Melbourne Magistrates Court, where a forensic pathologist said Joshua Tovey was killed by an eight-centimetre stab wound that pierced his heart.
The expert's autopsy report, tendered to the court, revealed the 29-year-old man was also stabbed three more times in the shoulders and neck.
The report said it was difficult to determine the shape and size of the blade used and that it remained possible that multiple weapons were involved.
The forensic pathologist was told the brothers' mother woke up about 6.30am on January 18 when she heard two men having an argument.
According to her report, the mother saw Joshua Tovey jump the front fence as he was chased by his younger brother.
The 29-year-old was later found lying on the ground in a car park.
Jesse Tovey will face the same court for a committal hearing in December.
