Reality TV star Tamika Chesser case: Police discover head weeks after alleged murder
The grisly discovery comes weeks after his girlfriend and former Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser allegedly murdered him and removed his head at the pair's unit in Port Lincoln, South Australia.
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NZ Herald
4 days ago
- NZ Herald
Reality TV star Tamika Chesser case: Police discover head weeks after alleged murder
Police believe they have found the head of alleged murder victim Julian Story. The grisly discovery comes weeks after his girlfriend and former Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser allegedly murdered him and removed his head at the pair's unit in Port Lincoln, South Australia.
NZ Herald
24-07-2025
- NZ Herald
Reality TV star Tamika Chesser case: Police call off search for missing head of Julian Story
After reviewing hours of CCTV footage and exploiting specialist equipment, the police identified new search areas this week, including scrubland around the Happy Valley Cemetery in the town and the Winter Hill Lookout. The police said they had located some 'items of interest' from the cemetery, including a T-shirt with Elvis printed on it, a wristband and a purple drink bottle. 'Those items have all been seized and have been put into forensics for further analysis,' Detective Fielke said. 'At this stage, we don't have the results of that testing yet.' But the detective confirmed that 'general searching' for Story's remains had now ended. 'We've exhausted all the areas of interest that have been made known to us,' Detective Fielke said 'We will however go back and search if we receive specific information about where Julian's remains might be. 'But in terms of general searching in Port Lincoln, that has now stopped.' Detective Fielke said the police had been in contact with Story's family, and said they were happy with how the police and the community had helped them through the tragic development. It is expected the family will hold a funeral for Story on August 6. Story's body was found on the afternoon of June 19 following a small fire at the unit, and Chesser was arrested in the yard of the home. Story was a Port Lincoln local, while Chesser had only recently moved to the area from Queensland. At an earlier press conference, Fielke said the cause of death is still being investigated and a motive remains unknown. 'We know they were in a relationship together, and I'm not suggesting that is a motive, but it is something that is being explored,' Fielke said in an update from June. Police allege Chesser was captured on CCTV walking with a bag, dogs, and dressed in heavy clothing in the hours after Story's death. Chesser has been charged with murder, destroying human remains, and assaulting a police officer. She is currently on remand at James Nash House, a psychiatric facility. On Thursday, Fielke confirmed police had not yet spoken with Chesser about the alleged murder or Story's remains. 'We're not in a position yet to be able to talk to Tamika,' he said. 'We don't have the opportunity at this point of time to interview her. 'When we do, we will, and we're hopeful that she will be able to help us with some information.' Fielke added he did not believe anybody in the town was 'holding out' information from the police. Chesser starred in the second series of the hit reality TV show Beauty and the Geek in 2010, finishing in second place. She has also worked as a model for a range of brands, including Target and appeared in men's magazines, including Ralph and FHM, a profile for her on Star Now states. Her Instagram and Facebook social media profiles are filled with racy and glamorous images.
1News
22-07-2025
- 1News
New effort to find man's head after Australian reality TV star charged
Australian police searching for a man's decapitated head have identified several key locations of interest near a coastal town. Authorities have been unable to find the entire remains of Julian Story, 39, after his dismembered body was discovered at Port Lincoln in South Australia on June 19. Tamika Sueann Rose Chesser, 34, a former Beauty and the Geek contestant, has been charged with his murder. Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke said information received by the investigation team coupled with the use of specialist equipment has identified several additional search sites around Port Lincoln. "New search areas have been identified and by undertaking these renewed searches, we hope to find Julian's missing remains, which will give comfort to his family and allow them to peacefully lay him to rest," he said in a statement today. ADVERTISEMENT Police searching for Story's head has spanned Port Lincoln reserves, parks, bushland, the ocean, pier and bay areas and involved state emergency service volunteers, water police, divers and local patrols. Previous searches were paused on July 1 as police reviewed CCTV footage to pinpoint the movements of the ex-reality TV star accused of his murder. Police found Story's body after firefighters were called to a Flinders Highway property to investigate reports of a blaze. Chesser, who police said had been in a relationship with Story for several months, was arrested on June 19 after Story's body was found at the couple's home. She was known to walk through back streets and parks in the Port Lincoln area with her dogs. Tamika Sueann Rose Chesser wearing a black headscarf and black full-body coverings. (Source: South Australia Police ) Authorities were appealing for video from members of the public that might help the police investigation.
