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Sky News AU
04-07-2025
- Sky News AU
Third person charged in relation to Pheobe Bishop's murder known to be fisherman, father and chronic social media user referring to himself as 'Rockspider'
The third person charged in relation to Pheobe Bishop's murder identified as Bundaberg man Kieren Daniel Mittelheuser, refers to himself online as the 'Rockspider', and has about seven social media accounts where he regularly posted about fishing, alcohol and women. Detectives arrested Mittelheuser, 30, on Tuesday evening outside a local fast food outlet in Bundaberg west, just a day after Pheobe was put to rest by her family during a private funeral. He is facing two counts of accessory after the fact to murder, one count of failure to appear in accordance with undertaking and one breach of bail condition. Separate to those charges, Mittelheuser is also facing charges of driving while disqualified, fraud and drug possession. Police will allege he used Pheobe's mobile phone to interfere with the investigation. Mittelheuser reportedly did not appear in court when his case was mentioned on Wednesday, but he was heard by phone from custody and did not apply for bail, nor did he enter into any pleas. The Courier Mail reported a solicitor told the court the fraud charge and the accessory after the fact charges were related. He said the fraud charge involved the alleged use of a credit or debit card that is also relevant to the accessory allegations. The 30-year-old's case has been adjourned until August 25. Prior to his arrest, Mittelheuser regularly posted on social media with his posts indicating he is also a father to a young daughter, but there are no images of his partner. His bio indicates he studied at Bundaberg State High School and was born in 1995. His various Facebook pages are inundated with posts of him holding fish, alcohol, women, narcotics and statements about provocation. One post he shared on his page reads: "Sometimes you just gotta break out the chainsaw and cut some mother******* up". On one of his accounts, Mittelheuser made reference to Trent McRae in his bio, writing: "I got rinsed by Trent McRae". McRae, 22, along with another man was charged in May for his involvement in an alleged fatal hit and run crash which killed Bundaberg cyclist Matty Nilsen on April 29. His charges do not relate to Pheobe Bishop's murder. Pheobe suspiciously disappeared from her hometown, on May 15, just a few hours before she was due to catch a flight from Bundaberg Airport to Western Australia, to visit her boyfriend. She was last seen alive carrying her luggage on Airport Drive, near Bundaberg Airport, but police confirmed they are "certain" she never made it into the terminal. Her housemates James Wood, 34, and Tanika Bromley, 33, who both claim to have driven the teen to the airport on the day of her disappearance, have been accused of her alleged murder. The pair were charged in relation to Pheobe's alleged murder on June 5, and less than 24 hours after their arrest, her human remains were found. They are due to face Bundaberg magistrates court on August 11 facing one count each of murder and two counts each of interfering with a corpse. They are both yet to enter pleas. Authorities will allege her body was tampered with a number of times before it was found in bushland near Good Night Scrub National Park. Mittelheuser remains in custody until his court appearance.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Third person charged after alleged murder of Pheobe Bishop
A third person has been arrested and charged following the alleged murder of Bundaberg teenager Pheobe Bishop. The 30-year-old man had been charged with two counts of accessory after the fact to murder, one count of failure to appear in accordance with undertaking and one breach of bail condition. He will face Bundaberg Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Pheobe, 17, went missing near Bundaberg Airport about 8.30am on May 15, after booking a trip to WA to visit her boyfriend. On June 6, police discovered the Gin Gin teenager's remains near Goodnight Scrub National Park. Her former housemates, 33-year-old Tanika Bromley and 34-year-old James Wood, were charged with her murder and are being held in jail on remand while they await their next court appearance. Neither have entered pleas. More to come.
Perth Now
20-06-2025
- Perth Now
‘Forever 17:' Funeral for teen Pheobe Bishop
A funeral service for Bundaberg teenager Pheobe Bishop will be held 16 days after her remains were found in bushland following her disappearance. The 17-year-old was last seen on May 15, on her way to Bundaberg Airport to board a flight to visit her boyfriend in Western Australia. She was reported missing the following day. A major investigation began after it was discovered Pheobe failed to board her flight and she was not captured on CCTV inside the airport. Pheobe Bishop image from a funeral notice. Credit: Supplied Pheobe Bishop, 17, was about to travel to Western Australia to reunite with her boyfriend when she failed to board her flight at the Bundaberg Airport. Credit: News Corp Australia The trip was a long-awaited reunion with her boyfriend Levi, who had moved across the country following a family tragedy. Police allege she was murdered by her flatmates James Wood, 34, and Tanika Bromley, 33, on the day she was last seen. The pair were arrested on June 5 following a failed search to find the missing teen. They were charged with murder and two counts of interfering with a corpse. Pheobe's body was discovered near Good Night Scrub National Park the following day. Pheobe Bishop's housemates' James Wood, 34, and Tanika Bromley, 33, have been charged with her murder and two counts of interfering with a corpse. Credit: Supplied A funeral for the teen will be held with her family and friends in Bundaberg before a private cremation at the Springfields Crematorium at Elliott Heads at 2pm on Monday June 30. Messages have flooded the funeral notice offering their condolences to her family. 'It is so very sad you were taken from life as you were. You will remain forever young in the hearts of all who knew and loved you. May your soul rest peacefully,'one message read. 'My heartfelt condolences to Pheobe's family and friends, a young life cut short senselessly,' another said. 'Sincere condolences. Such a tragic end to a young life. May Pheobe rest peacefully,' a person said. Mother Kylie Johnson pictured with her daughter Pheobe Bishop. Credit: News Corp Australia 'BISHOP, Pheobe Jade 'Nanny McPhee'. Aged 17 years. Late of Gin Gin and formerly of Windsor, NSW. Beloved daughter of Kylie and Ray, Kevin and Stacey. Dearly loved sister of Jamie, Jesse, Kaylea, Ruby-Leigh, Aybel and sister-in-law to Janay. Loving aunty to Tallullah. Much loved niece, cousin and friend to many,' the funeral notice reads. Her family have asked for donations to be made to Pheobe's Go Fund Me page in lieu of flowers, which has already raised $7600. Tracey Berends organised the tribute on behalf of Ms Bishop's family saying their world was shattered when the bright, kind-hearted and deeply loved young woman was taken from them far too soon. 'Pheobe had a gentle soul and a generous spirit – always caring for others and standing up for what was right,' she told a vigil earlier this month. 'We want her legacy to live on and by paying it forward to the amazing volunteers and community.' Her mother Kylie Johnson said at the vigil she never expected a situation like that would happen to her. 'Now, unfortunately, we know that she is not going to come home to us,' she said. 'I have no words that could ever, ever describe what the last three-and-a-half weeks … it's just weighed us down.' 'Phee was more than glorious, she was compassionate, she was caring, she was resilient, she was relentless at times.'
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Time of India
Who was Pheobe Bishop? Know about a 17-year-old Australian teenager whose remains found in bushland after she vanished on her way to Bundaberg Airport
Know about Pheobe Bishop: Police have confirmed that the human remains discovered near Good Night Scrub National Park belong to 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, who vanished on May 15 after never boarding her flight from Bundaberg Airport. The tragic identification follows the arrest of her housemates, James Wood (34) and Tanika Bromley (33), on June 5—they now face murder and corpse interference charges. Found on June 6, the remains bring a sorrowful resolution to a month-long search that gripped the Queensland community. While grief continues in Gin Gin and Bundaberg, investigators are still piecing together the final days of Pheobe's life and seeking any details tied to a grey Hyundai ix35 seen in the area. Who was Pheobe Bishop? In order to receive NDIS support services, 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, an Australian girl from New South Wales, moved to Gin Gin in rural Queensland. Family members characterized Pheobe as "strong-willed" and having a "gypsy soul." She was well-known for her artistic energy, sharing TikTok material commonly and cherishing her dream of becoming a photographer. Her housemates, Tanika Bromley (33) and James Wood (34), are accused of dropping her off at Bundaberg Regional Airport on May 15, 2025, so she could board a flight to Western Australia. She never did, however, boarded, and later, CCTV evidence revealed that she never set foot in the terminal. A significant police search followed her disappearance. Wood and Bromley were taken into custody on June 5 and accused of murder and messing with a corpse. The following day, forensic tests verified the discovery of human remains thought to be Pheobe's near Good Night Scrub National Park. Court procedures are set for August, and the case is still being investigated. Human remains confirmed as missing teenager Pheobe Bishop Police have formally confirmed that the human remains discovered near Good Night Scrub National Park on 6 June belong to 17‑year‑old Pheobe Bishop, who went missing on 15 May after reportedly being dropped at Bundaberg airport. Discovery and forensic confirmation Queensland Police located the remains across bushland north of Brisbane, not far from the original search area. Preliminary tests have deemed them human, with further forensic work underway to complete identification and support legal proceedings. Arrests and charges On 5 June, Pheobe's two housemates – James Wood (34) and Tanika Bromley (33) – were arrested and charged with murder and interfering with a corpse. Both remain in custody ahead of their next court hearing in August. Incident timeline Pheobe Bishop disappeared on 15 May, last seen near Bundaberg airport carrying luggage. Phone and dashcam data later implicated a grey Hyundai ix35 seen around Gin Gin. Police believe her body may have been moved within the Good Night Scrub area before the arrival of search teams. Community mourning and response The tight-knit communities of Gin Gin and Bundaberg have rallied around Pheobe's family, laying floral tributes at her home and holding candlelit vigils. Local leaders have emphasized the importance of unity and support at this time. Next steps in investigations Police continue to conduct ground searches for additional evidence and appeal for anyone with information—especially related to the Hyundai ix35—to come forward. Investigators are also gathering telecommunications and forensic data to strengthen their case.
Daily Record
17-06-2025
- Daily Record
Remains of missing teen Pheobe Bishop discovered as heartbroken family speak out
Pheobe Bishop vanished en route to Bundaberg Airport in southern Queensland on May 15. Some weeks later the teenager's housemates were charged with her murder. Remains discovered in bushland are those of missing Pheobe Bishop, her distraught family has confirmed. Police made the grim discovery near Good Night Scrub National Park on June 6 hours after the teen's housemates James Wood, 34, and Tanika Bromley, 33, were charged with her murder, reports the Mirror Pheobe, 17, vanished three weeks earlier on her way to Bundaberg Airport in southern Queensland, Australia. In a heartbreaking statement. the Bishop family said: Our family would like to thank everyone involved from information reported to searching and everyone that has sent heartwarming messages. We just would also like to have time to process and grieve this new information as a family and ask for privacy at this time." Police are still investigating how the teen died. Detectives believe Pheobe was dropped at Bundaberg Airport by her housemates to catch a flight to Western Australia to visit her boyfriend. However, she never entered the terminal. It is claimed she was murdered soon after she was last seen and that her remains were moved various times before she was discovered in bushland near Good Night Scrub National Park. Wood and Bromley are accused not only of murder but also of interfering with Pheobe's body, allegedly moving it twice, on May 15 and again two days later. They remain behind bars and are due back in court in August. Pheobe's mother Kylie Johnson was informed police had found human remains just moments before the discovery was made public. Posting on social media at the time, the mother said: "I didn't think my heart could break anymore then it did when you went missing, or when the charges were laid, but this! This is ripping me apart." On Sunday, a convoy of more than 50 vehicles travelled from Gin Gin, a rural town in Queensland, to Bundaberg to honour Pheobe's memory. Tributes have flowed from the community and her boyfriend Levi, who had been preparing for a beach trip with Pheobe. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Tributes have flowed from the community and her boyfriend Levi, who had been preparing for a beach trip with Pheobe. Speaking on his son's behalf, Levi's father Rick told Daily Mail Australia: "They would video chat all night, every night, falling asleep - and then they would tell each other who was sleep-talking the next day... It was a bit cute. Rick, who is a father of six, continued: "It's so heartbreaking seeing what could have been a beautiful future together shattered into pieces."
