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Family of man allegedly murdered and dismembered by reality TV star make a huge call
A fresh search for the remains of Port Lincoln man Julian Story has failed to uncover his body, but police say several 'items of interest' have been found.
The 39-year-old was allegedly murdered by his partner, former Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser, 34, at their Port Lincoln home on June 17.
Investigators are still hunting for Story's alleged decapitated head, which remains a key focus of the search.
While the investigation continues, Story's family have revealed details of his funeral, which will be held on August 7.
South Australian Police said on Wednesday that Major Crime detectives, the STAR Group and Eyre Western officers scoured multiple locations around Port Lincoln after new intelligence identified fresh search zones.
'Specialist equipment has been used in the hopes authorities can locate Mr Story's remains and give his family closure,' Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke said.
The operation turned up at least three items, a T-shirt, a drink bottle and a wristband, near the town's cemetery, according to 10 News First.
A second location was later searched. While the items will undergo forensic testing, police said there was still no trace of human remains.
Julian Story's family meanwhile is preparing to lay him to rest.
Williams Funeral Services in Port Lincoln announced details of a memorial service for the 39-year-old.
'Taken from us on Tuesday June 17, 2025,' the funeral notice reads.
'Aged 39 years. Dearly loved son of David and Cathie. Stepson of Pam. Much loved by all his aunties, uncles and cousins.'
The service will be held next Wednesday at St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Port Lincoln.
Instead of flowers, the family is encouraging donations to a local mental health charity.
'No flowers by request, in lieu of floral tributes, a donation in Julian's memory can be made to Mentally Fit EP. Envelopes will be available at the Church,' the notice reads.
It also confirmed that 'a private cremation has taken place.'
Mr Story, 39, was allegedly murdered and dismembered by his partner, former Beauty and the Geek contestant and OnlyFans creator Tamika Chesser, on June 17 at their Flinders Highway unit.
She has been charged with murder and with interfering with human remains to pervert the course of justice.
In a chilling detail, police previously revealed Mr Story's head was missing, and extensive ground and water searches had so far failed to recover any part of his body.
In the days after the alleged murder, a neighbour told The Advertiser he had run into Mr Story's unit to extinguish what he thought was a smouldering fire, only to learn from police later that it was his remains.
Authorities have since scoured bushland, parks, reserves, and the popular Parnkalla Trail for evidence.
Specialist divers also searched Boston Bay, assisted by SES volunteers, but without success.
Police said the search would continue in the coming days.
