Paul Grapsas: Family of father killed while walking his dog welcomes new baby in bittersweet update three months after horrific tragedy

The grief-stricken family of a father allegedly killed by a teenager while walking his dog have welcomed a new baby boy.

Paul Grapsas, 40, left his home on Western Beach Road in Geelong, Victoria on the night of September 14 with the family pet, but the dog returned without him.

Mr Grapsas' body was found around 4am the next morning by his pregnant wife Jessica, lying next to his car outside a church on nearby Malone Street.

The beloved father of three died from serious head injuries as detectives charged 18-year-old Belmont man Bailey Clifford with his alleged murder.

On Monday, three months after her husband's death, Mrs. Grapsas gave birth to their third child: a healthy baby boy she named Alexander Paul Grapsas.

On Monday, two months after her husband's death, Mrs. Grapsas gave birth to their third child: a healthy baby boy she named Alexander Paul Grapsas (mother and son are pictured)

She shared the happy news with loved ones on Facebook on Tuesday.

'Monday 12/18/23 at 8:20 PM we welcomed 'Alexander Paul Grapsas' into the world. The meaning of his name is “defender of the people” and “humble,” she wrote.

“He will be this for our family; our little man of the house, who stands before his proud daddy in humility and strength, just like Paul Grapsas did.

'After a difficult birth and a failed epidural, he had to be delivered by caesarean section. 3.5 kg and super cute and cuddly.

'Girls are super excited to become big sisters with a little brother.'

Ms Grapsas said she used the time in hospital to process the “joys and sorrows of this beautiful time”, as well as to relax and recover.

Family and friends shared their congratulations in the comments.

'How perfect to have a baby boy for you and the girls. I'm sure he will bring so much joy and his father will guide him,” one person wrote.

“I'm sure Paul is watching over you and is very proud,” said another.

'What a perfect little boy to join your family. He will carry Paul's name forever,” said a third.

The beloved father-of-three (pictured) died on September 14 from serious head injuries

Mr. Grapsas (left) was farewelled by loved ones on October 3 at the Barrabool Auditorium

Mr. Grapsas was farewelled by loved ones on October 3 at the Barrabool Auditorium.

His wife said she met her “devoted, true and respectful” husband when they were teenagers and they have been inseparable ever since.

“Paul and his moment of death were far from perfect as we all are,” she said.

'But he knew a perfect love. And when he died, he walked no more. He ran straight into the arms of his loving father.

“He ran the race to his last step and left this truth to his last breath.”

a GoFundMe Mr Grapsas' organized sister-in-law, Emmily Hunter, has raised $105,841 of the $200,000 for the family.

“It's been a little over three months since Paul Grapsas died. Jessica and the girls are used to life without a husband and father,” she wrote on Thursday.

'This week on Monday 18/12/23 at 8.20 pm 'Alexander Paul Grapsas' was born into the world. The meaning of his name is 'defender of the people' and 'humble'.

“He will be this for the family; our little man of the house, who stands before his proud daddy in humility and strength, just like Paul Grapsas did.

'Thank you for all your generous donations so far. Please continue to remember Jessica and her three young children in your prayers and if you can spare a donation it would be greatly appreciated.”

18-year-old Belmont man Bailey Clifford has been charged with the alleged murder of Mr. Grapsas

Clifford is due to appear in the Geelong Magistrates Court on January 30.

The court previously heard that up to 50 pieces of evidence will be analyzed by forensic experts to determine Mr Grapsas' cause of death.

As of September 15, investigators have asked anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area to contact them.