Ali Price was killed four years ago and after two
mistrials her boyfriend Ricardo Barbaro was found guilty of her
murder in September last year.
Now Miss Price's family will have to wait another four
months before her killer is sentenced.
The 26 year old mother was found with stab wounds
and her throat cut in her South Melbourne home in
May 2020.
In court today Barbara Rose Defence team was granted A10
week extension as they await the results of a mental
health assessment.
Only undertaken yesterday the prosecution battled with the defence during
the pre sentencing hearing,
arguing that two months prior to Miss Price's murder,
Barbara spent time in custody after attempting to mow her
down with his car.
The defence rebutted saying Miss Price had been inside the
car and had hit her head on the dash when
Barbara suddenly braked.
There was no family present in court from either party.
Barbaro appeared via video link wearing a shirt and tie.
And took notes throughout the hour long hearing.
The 37 year old will front court in September where
he's facing life behind bars.
Gillian Lanturis, 9 News.