CCTV footage released as reality star charged with 'horrific' murder
Emergency services attended the scene of a fire in Port Lincoln in South Australia at approximately 3.30pm on Thursday, June 19.
CCTV footage released by police shows former Beauty and the Geek star Tamika Sueanna Rose Chesser out for a walk when a local contacted emergency services after seeing smoke coming out of the apartment. CCTV footage released by police shows former Beauty and the Geek star Tamika Sueanna Rose Chesser out for a walk when a local contacted emergency services after seeing smoke coming out of the apartment. Pic: Tamika Chesser/ Instagram
On entering the home and getting control of the blaze, the disfigured and burn remains of Julian Story, Chesser's partner, were discovered.
A statement from South Australia Police on Tuesday said Mr Story's body was dismembered and his head, which was removed during the dismemberment, has yet to be located 'despite extensive searches.'
Searches in and around Port Lincoln included reserves, parks, bushland and the ocean around the pier, with police confirming the search has been 'paused for now but may resume at a later stage.' On entering the home and getting control of the blaze, the disfigured and burned remains of Julian Story, Chesser's partner, were discovered. Pic: South Australia Police
Investigators are now focusing on tracing Chesser's steps in the lead-up to her partner's death, with a significant amount of CCTV footage being looked at to see if there are any other important areas to search.
They said: 'Police wish to reassure the public that the accused remains in custody charged with murder, and that this was not a random incident.
'Police are trying to track Tamika's movements in the week of the murder, particularly between midnight on Tuesday night and the report of the fire at 3.30pm on Thursday afternoon.'
CCTV footage and stills have been released with police urging locals to review them and come forward if they can assist with the investigation.
Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke said they were releasing details of the 'horrific crime' due to the vitality for Mr Story's family to 'peacefully lay him to rest.'
He added: 'We know that Tamika did not drive a vehicle and regularly walked around the township of Port Lincoln.
'We are appealing to anyone who can help us to identify Tamika's movements to please contact police.'
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via 1800 333 000 or online at crimestoppers.com.au.
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