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7NEWS
6 hours ago
- 7NEWS
Tragic twist in the search for the remains of Julian Story
The remains of a South Australian man have still not been found, as authorities have called out for any information that may help them find him. In a tragic twist, Julian Story was killed the day after his 39th birthday. A large-scale search for Story's missing remains has been underway for days, looking in bushland and along the coastline at Port Lincoln. Police allege Story was killed around midnight on Tuesday, June 17 — the day after his birthday — and are appealing to local residents to review any CCTV or dashcam footage they have which may assist the investigation. His girlfriend Tamika Chesser, 34, was runner-up in the reality TV show Beauty and the Geek's 2010 season. Police allege Story was decapitated and have charged Chesser with murder. His head has not been found. People have appealed for public assistance tracking Chesser's movements around the time of the alleged murder. Police have released CCTV images of the dark clothing she was wearing at the time. She is pictured in an all-black outfit, while walking three dogs. On Friday, Story's family released a statement, thanking SAPOL for their investigation into the alleged murder.
NDTV
11 hours ago
- NDTV
Australian Reality Star Charged With Murder After Boyfriend's Headless Body Found
Tamika Sueann-Rose Chesser, a 34-year-old former Australian reality TV star, has been charged with murdering her 39-year-old boyfriend, Julian Story. According to a report by The Telegraph, authorities discovered Mr Story's headless body at their South Australia home in Port Lincoln on June 19, following a report of a small fire. The investigation led to Chesser's arrest and murder charge after his dismembered remains were found at the apartment. Police are still searching for Mr Story's severed head. "It was a confronting scene for police and emergency services personnel as Julian's body had been dismembered. Julian's head had been removed during the dismemberment and, despite extensive searches, has not yet been located," South Australia Police said in a statement Friday. Police believe he was killed around midnight on Tuesday, June 17. A witness reported seeing smoke coming from the apartment and approached Chesser, who claimed she was doing nothing. She then took her dogs for a walk and locked the door. Police released surveillance footage showing a woman, believed to be Chesser, dressed in black and walking with three dogs, just hours after the alleged murder on June 17, around midnight. Police are urging residents to review their surveillance or dashcam footage to aid in the ongoing investigation. "I can only imagine, and I want you to imagine, the grief this news is causing Julian's family. Recovering Julian's head to return it to his family so they can have a peaceful outcome, have a funeral and lay him to rest is a really important aspect for us," Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke added. She was taken into custody after police found her in a catatonic and unresponsive state in the backyard of the crime scene, according to court documents. Mr Fielke said there was no obvious motive at this stage, and Chesser was cooperative at the time of the arrest, the ABC reported. A spokesperson for Mr Story's family said they were "navigating an unimaginable loss" as they thanked police and first responders for their 'compassion and professionalism during this devastating time". "We are also deeply grateful to our family and friends and this extraordinary community, whose kindness and support have helped carry us through. Your prayers, presence, and quiet strength mean more than words can say," the statement added. Chesser was the runner-up on the 2010 season of Beauty and the Geek and later modelled for men's magazines including Playboy, Ralph and FHM. She remains in custody under a mental health detention order and due to appear in court again in December.
Perth Now
12 hours ago
- Perth Now
‘Very sad': Accused killer's sister speaks
The sister of former Beauty and the Geek contestant and accused killer Tamika Chesser has spoken for the first time in the aftermath of the horrific alleged slaughter that has shocked the nation. Police allege Ms Chesser murdered her partner Julian Story at the couple's unit in Port Lincoln on June 17, decapitating the 39-year-old man and later setting fire to his body. 'We know that after his alleged murder, Julian's body was dismembered and while I won't provide any further detail about that at this time, I can tragically say that we have not recovered the head of Julian Story,' Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke told reporters on Friday. Investigators allege Ms Chesser murdered Mr Story at about midnight on June 17 and set fire to his body on the afternoon of June 19. The police arrested Ms Chesser, 34, in the yard of the property after neighbours called in emergency services to put out the fire. Ms Chesser's sister says she had become concerned about her sibling's mental health in recent months. 'It just started getting worse,' she told 9 News. 'She started being in and out of mental health. She didn't mention anything and she just told everyone that she loves them.' Beauty and the Geek reality show runner-up Tamika Chesser has been charged with the murder of her boyfriend Julian Story. Facebook Credit: Supplied Mr Story was a Port Lincoln local. Supplied Credit: Supplied 'It's my sister, but that's not who she is or the Tamika we know,' the sister, speaking softly with a blurred-out face, said. 'That's not the Tamika anyone knows.' Police allege Ms Chesser was in a 'catatonic' state when she was arrested. 'The accused was seated in a garden chair in the rear yard adjacent to Unit 3 in a catatonic and unresponsive state at this time,' court documents, seen by NewsWire, state. Ms Chesser appeared at Adelaide court on Friday morning via videolink from James Nash House, a psychiatric facility. She sported a shaved head and sat quietly throughout proceedings. Ms Chesser's sister said the family had not yet spoken with the woman. 'We can't have contact with her. She's still unresponsive at the moment,' she said. 'It is very sad and I'm very sorry to Julian's family.' The police have charged Ms Chesser with murder, destroying human remains to pervert the course of justice, and a separate charge of assaulting an emergency worker. It is alleged Ms Chesser assaulted a police officer following her arrest. Mr Story's head has still not been found, with police divers scouring waters around the town at the weekend. Detective Superintendent Fielke asked the public for help in tracking Ms Chesser's movements in the hours after the alleged murder, in the hope any information might help locate Mr Story's head and return it to his family. 'It is crucial that we locate Julian's head so that his family has the opportunity to lay him to rest,' he said. The police have released CCTV footage that shows Ms Chesser walking around the town in the hours after the alleged slaughter. She can be seen walking with a bag, dogs, and dressed in heavy clothing. 'I'm appealing to local residents to review CCTV or dashcam footage which they may have, which may assist with the investigation,' Detective Fielke said. Police search for Mr Story's missing remains. Nine News Credit: Channel 9 'Particularly between midnight, Tuesday 17 June, until the afternoon of 19 June.' In a statement released through the police, Mr Story's family called his passing an 'unimaginable loss'. 'On behalf of our family, we want to sincerely thank the South Australian Police, emergency services, and first responders for their compassion and professionalism during this devastating time,' the statement reads. 'We are navigating an unimaginable loss, and your care has brought comfort amid the chaos. 'We are also deeply grateful to our family and friends and this extraordinary community whose kindness and support have helped carry us through. 'Your prayers, presence, and quiet strength mean more than words can say.' Ms 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. The police released CCTV footage of Ms Chesser in the hours after the alleged killing. SA Pol Credit: Supplied Ms Chesser worked as a model. Picture Supplied Credit: Supplied Her Instagram and Facebook social media profiles are filled with racy and glamorous images. She has also posted a series of images that appear to reflect Jewish and Hindu mythology. In a post from June 2024, she writes at length about her 'spiritual journey'. 'Our Creator our Father and our Mother Nature our Earth are crying out to us all,' she writes. 'What do you think your ancestors would say in regards to the life you're currently living? Would they be proud? 'What do you see behind the makeup, behind the false lashes behind the hair cut or perfectly groomed beard … behind the Botox … Is the flesh you reside in of relevance? Does it make you the person you are?' Ms Chesser has been refused bail and will next appear in court in December. Port Lincoln is a major fishing town located in the state's Eyre Peninsula, west of Adelaide.
International Business Times
a day ago
- International Business Times
Tamika Sueann-Rose Chesser: Australian Reality TV Star Who Decapitated Boyfriend Charged as Cops Still Searching for Missing Head
An Australian reality TV star was arrested in a "catatonic state" after allegedly decapitating her boyfriend — with investigators still desperately trying to find out the missing head to help give closure to his grieving family. Tamika Sueann-Rose Chesser, 34, a former "Beauty and the Geek Australia" contenstant, was charged with murder two days after police found the burned and dismembered body of her 39-year-old beau, Julian Story, lying on the bathroom floor of a Port Lincoln apartment, according to The Telegraph. Officers made the disturbing find on June 17 while responding to reports of a minor fire at the home. However, the motive for the victim's murder is still unclear. Killed and Disposed Head "I can tragically say that we have not recovered the head of Julian Story," Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke told reporters Friday. "I can only imagine, and I want you to imagine, the grief this news is causing Julian's family. "Recovering Julian's head to return it to his family so they can have a peaceful outcome, have a funeral and lay him to rest is a really important aspect for us." Authorities also shared surveillance video and photos showing a woman, believed to be Chesser, dressed entirely in black and walking with three dogs through a city in southern Australia. The footage, which does not show the woman's face, was recorded just hours after the brutal murder, which investigators believe occurred around midnight on June 17. "I'm appealing to local residents to review CCTV or dash cam footage which they may have, which may assist the investigation," Fielke said. Arrested and Slapped with Charges The model and actress was arrested after police found her in the backyard of the crime scene in a "catatonic and non-responsive state," according to court documents obtained by the outlet. The former reality TV contestant also faces charges for improperly disposing of human remains and for assaulting a law enforcement officer. "This is not her," Chesser's concerned sister, Kiya-May, told Daily Mail Australia, adding that her accused sister has endured "a life of trauma and abuse" that has "fried her brain." "She would never do these things." Chesser, who was initially denied bail, is reportedly being held under a mental health detention order. She is scheduled to appear in court for a committal hearing in December.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Australian reality TV star charged with cutting off boyfriend's head – which is still missing
An Australian reality TV bombshell was arrested in a 'catatonic state' for allegedly chopping off her boyfriend's head – which authorities say they are still desperately searching for to give closure to his family. Tamika Sueann-Rose Chesser, 34, a former 'Beauty and the Geek Australia' contestant, was hit with murder charges two days after police found the charred and mutilated remains of her 39-year-old beau, Julian Story, on the bathroom floor of an apartment in Port Lincoln, The Telegraph reported. Police made the grim discovery on June 17 after responding to reports of a small fire in the dwelling. Advertisement 5 Tamika Sueann-Rose Chesser, 34, a former 'Beauty and the Geek Australia' contestant, was charged with murder. Instagram/@tamikachesser 'I can tragically say that we have not recovered the head of Julian Story,' Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke told reporters Friday, noting a motive for the victim's gruesome demise remains unknown. 'I can only imagine, and I want you to imagine, the grief this news is causing Julian's family. Recovering Julian's head to return it to his family so they can have a peaceful outcome, have a funeral and lay him to rest is a really important aspect for us.' Advertisement 5 Julian Story, 39, was found decapitated inside a Port Lincoln apartment on June 17. South Australian Police Police also released surveillance footage and images of a woman, believed to be Chesser, dressed head-to-toe in black and walking through the southern Australian city with three dogs. The footage — with the woman's face obscured — was captured just hours after the savage killing, which police believe took place around midnight on June 17. 5 Surveillance image of a person, believed to be Chesser, walking three dogs. SA Police Advertisement 'I'm appealing to local residents to review CCTV or dash cam footage which they may have, which may assist the investigation,' Fielke said. The model and actress was jailed after police found her in the backyard of the crime scene in a 'catatonic and unresponsive state,' according to court documents obtained by the outlet. 5 She was also charged with disposing of human remains and assaulting a police officer. Instagram/@tamikachesser The former reality star was also charged with disposing of human remains and assaulting a police officer. Advertisement 'This is not her,' Chesser's worried sister, Kiya-May, told Daily Mail Australia, explaining that her alleged murderous sibling has faced a 'life of trauma and abuse' that has 'fried her brain.' 5 Tamika Sueann-Rose Chesser on Beauty and the Geek Australia. Beauty and the Geek Australia 'She would never do these things.' Chesser, who was initially refused bail, is reportedly being held under a mental health detention order. She expected to appear in court for a committal hearing in December.
