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Perth Now
a day ago
- Perth Now
Third person charged over murder of Pheobe Bishop
A third person has been charged over the disappearance and murder of teenager Pheobe Bishop. Queensland Police have charged a 30-year-old man with two counts of accessory after the fact to murder, alleging he used Pheobe's mobile phone to interfere with investigations. The man was charged around 7pm on Tuesday in Bundaberg West, one day after family and friends farewelled the 17-year-old at a private service in the south east Queensland town. Pheobe was last seen near Bundaberg airport about 8.30am on May 15 after booking a trip to Western Australia to see her boyfriend. Queensland Police allege her housemates, Tanika Bromley and James Wood, drove Pheobe close to the airport in a grey Hyundai, but no one left the car. She was allegedly murdered and her body was moved more than once from the Good Night Scrub National Park, an hour's drive from the airport. Phone data led officers to focus their search on the national park before her remains were found on June 6. Wood, 34, and Bromley, 33, remain behind bars and will face court on August 11, charged with murder and interfering with a corpse. Six weeks after Pheobe disappeared, family and friends laid the "free-spirited" teen to rest while donning bright colours at a service on Monday. Multiple candlelit vigils attended by hundreds have been held across Bundaberg and Gin Gin in recent weeks, remembering how Pheobe lived life to the fullest. The 30-year-old man charged is expected to face the Bundaberg Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Sky News AU
Fresh photos reveal major update for squalid home where murdered Queensland teen Pheobe Bishop spent her final days
The squalid home where Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop lived before she was allegedly murdered by her housemates has undergone an extensive cleanup. Fresh photos, first published by the Courier Mail on Tuesday, have revealed the home in the regional town of Gin Gin near Bundaberg has been transformed from its once-derelict condition. Rubbish seen just last month piled throughout the front yard has been removed, while parts of the property's exterior appear to have been repainted. Dozens of empty bottles of Coke, Mountain Dew and other soft drinks once seen scattered on the front porch have also been taken away. The home Gin Gin home where Pheobe Bishop lived has undergone an extensive cleanup. Picture: NewsWire / John Gass Dozens of empty bottles of soft drinks once seen on the front porch have been taken away. Picture: 7News The development comes after photos in June laid bare the shocking state of the property where Pheobe spent her final days. The images, captured by 7News, showed the floors strewn with what appeared to be furniture debris, clothing and rubbish. Further footage showed stacks of trash on beds, garbage bags on the floor, and dog faeces throughout the home. Earlier in the police investigation, there were reports a number of dead dogs had been removed from the property. The home also appears to have undergone a new coat of paint. Picture: NewsWire / John Gass Pheobe was reported missing from the Gin Gin area after she failed to board her scheduled May 15 flight from Bundaberg to Western Australia to visit her boyfriend. After a large-scale investigation, Pheobe's two housemates James Wood, 34, and his partner Tanika Bromley, 33, were charged with the teenager's murder. Mr Wood and Ms Bromley have also been charged with two counts each of interfering with a corpse. The Gin Gin property was declared a crime scene as detectives probed Pheobe's suspicious disappearance. Pheobe Bishop was first reported missing in May. Picture: Facebook Police declared the Gin Gin property a crime scene. Picture: Adam Head / NCA The landlords previously told 7News that Ms Bromley ticked all the boxes as a tenant when they first met her, but claimed she was on the verge of being evicted after the house failed its last inspection. The landlords, who lived at the address when they were first married, claimed the home had sustained damage like patched holes on walls which were not there prior to Ms Bromley and Mr Wood moving in. "The air tastes dirty and it smells just … I don't know how people can be breathing in this," one landlord said. A GoFundMe page had been created on behalf of the landlords to help support the repairs and clean-up efforts. The fundraiser, which is no longer accepting donations, raised $2,275.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- The Advertiser
Forever 17: loved ones remember free spirited Pheobe
Family and friends of a teen allegedly murdered by her housemates have gathered in the rain at a private funeral service as her loved-ones remember the "free spirited" girl. Wearing bright colours in Bundaberg on Monday, those who knew and loved Pheobe Bishop came together to farewell the 17-year-old six weeks after she disappeared. A sunny photo of Pheobe in front of Victoria's 12 apostles featured on the front of the funeral program. Below were the words: "Forever 17." Inside the program, a message from the family said: "Pheobe's family would like to thank you for your kindness and support. "Your expressions of sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered and deeply appreciated." Security was present to ensure the service went ahead only with family and friends in attendance, with media asked to stay away. Pheobe was last seen near Bundaberg airport about 8.30am on May 15 after booking a trip to Western Australia to see her boyfriend. Queensland Police allege her housemates, Tanika Bromley and James Wood, drove Pheobe close to the airport in a grey Hyundai, but no one left the car. She was allegedly murdered and her body was moved more than once from the Good Night Scrub National Park, an hour's drive from the airport. Phone data led officers to focus their search on the national park before her remains were found on June 6. Pheobe's mother, Kylie Johnson, had promised to bring the teen home throughout the long search, which generated national Johnson told the ABC she was "devastated this is something we have had to navigate". "I would tell people to hug their kids a little tighter, tell them you love them multiple times a day, watch that silly movie, dance to the song and capture every moment in your memories," she said. Multiple candlelit vigils attended by hundreds have been held across Bundaberg and Gin Gin in recent weeks, remembering how Pheobe lived life to the fullest. Wood, 34, and Bromley, 33, remain behind bars and will face court on August 11, charged with murder and interfering with a corpse. Family and friends of a teen allegedly murdered by her housemates have gathered in the rain at a private funeral service as her loved-ones remember the "free spirited" girl. Wearing bright colours in Bundaberg on Monday, those who knew and loved Pheobe Bishop came together to farewell the 17-year-old six weeks after she disappeared. A sunny photo of Pheobe in front of Victoria's 12 apostles featured on the front of the funeral program. Below were the words: "Forever 17." Inside the program, a message from the family said: "Pheobe's family would like to thank you for your kindness and support. "Your expressions of sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered and deeply appreciated." Security was present to ensure the service went ahead only with family and friends in attendance, with media asked to stay away. Pheobe was last seen near Bundaberg airport about 8.30am on May 15 after booking a trip to Western Australia to see her boyfriend. Queensland Police allege her housemates, Tanika Bromley and James Wood, drove Pheobe close to the airport in a grey Hyundai, but no one left the car. She was allegedly murdered and her body was moved more than once from the Good Night Scrub National Park, an hour's drive from the airport. Phone data led officers to focus their search on the national park before her remains were found on June 6. Pheobe's mother, Kylie Johnson, had promised to bring the teen home throughout the long search, which generated national Johnson told the ABC she was "devastated this is something we have had to navigate". "I would tell people to hug their kids a little tighter, tell them you love them multiple times a day, watch that silly movie, dance to the song and capture every moment in your memories," she said. Multiple candlelit vigils attended by hundreds have been held across Bundaberg and Gin Gin in recent weeks, remembering how Pheobe lived life to the fullest. Wood, 34, and Bromley, 33, remain behind bars and will face court on August 11, charged with murder and interfering with a corpse. Family and friends of a teen allegedly murdered by her housemates have gathered in the rain at a private funeral service as her loved-ones remember the "free spirited" girl. Wearing bright colours in Bundaberg on Monday, those who knew and loved Pheobe Bishop came together to farewell the 17-year-old six weeks after she disappeared. A sunny photo of Pheobe in front of Victoria's 12 apostles featured on the front of the funeral program. Below were the words: "Forever 17." Inside the program, a message from the family said: "Pheobe's family would like to thank you for your kindness and support. "Your expressions of sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered and deeply appreciated." Security was present to ensure the service went ahead only with family and friends in attendance, with media asked to stay away. Pheobe was last seen near Bundaberg airport about 8.30am on May 15 after booking a trip to Western Australia to see her boyfriend. Queensland Police allege her housemates, Tanika Bromley and James Wood, drove Pheobe close to the airport in a grey Hyundai, but no one left the car. She was allegedly murdered and her body was moved more than once from the Good Night Scrub National Park, an hour's drive from the airport. Phone data led officers to focus their search on the national park before her remains were found on June 6. Pheobe's mother, Kylie Johnson, had promised to bring the teen home throughout the long search, which generated national Johnson told the ABC she was "devastated this is something we have had to navigate". "I would tell people to hug their kids a little tighter, tell them you love them multiple times a day, watch that silly movie, dance to the song and capture every moment in your memories," she said. Multiple candlelit vigils attended by hundreds have been held across Bundaberg and Gin Gin in recent weeks, remembering how Pheobe lived life to the fullest. Wood, 34, and Bromley, 33, remain behind bars and will face court on August 11, charged with murder and interfering with a corpse. Family and friends of a teen allegedly murdered by her housemates have gathered in the rain at a private funeral service as her loved-ones remember the "free spirited" girl. Wearing bright colours in Bundaberg on Monday, those who knew and loved Pheobe Bishop came together to farewell the 17-year-old six weeks after she disappeared. A sunny photo of Pheobe in front of Victoria's 12 apostles featured on the front of the funeral program. Below were the words: "Forever 17." Inside the program, a message from the family said: "Pheobe's family would like to thank you for your kindness and support. "Your expressions of sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered and deeply appreciated." Security was present to ensure the service went ahead only with family and friends in attendance, with media asked to stay away. Pheobe was last seen near Bundaberg airport about 8.30am on May 15 after booking a trip to Western Australia to see her boyfriend. Queensland Police allege her housemates, Tanika Bromley and James Wood, drove Pheobe close to the airport in a grey Hyundai, but no one left the car. She was allegedly murdered and her body was moved more than once from the Good Night Scrub National Park, an hour's drive from the airport. Phone data led officers to focus their search on the national park before her remains were found on June 6. Pheobe's mother, Kylie Johnson, had promised to bring the teen home throughout the long search, which generated national Johnson told the ABC she was "devastated this is something we have had to navigate". "I would tell people to hug their kids a little tighter, tell them you love them multiple times a day, watch that silly movie, dance to the song and capture every moment in your memories," she said. Multiple candlelit vigils attended by hundreds have been held across Bundaberg and Gin Gin in recent weeks, remembering how Pheobe lived life to the fullest. Wood, 34, and Bromley, 33, remain behind bars and will face court on August 11, charged with murder and interfering with a corpse.
West Australian
3 days ago
- West Australian
Pheobe Bishop: Family gather in private for funeral of allegedly murdered teen
The devastated family of allegedly slain teen Pheobe Bishop is gathering to farewell their 'free-spirited girl'. Twenty-five days after the remains of the 17-year-old were discovered in bushland, she will be laid to rest at a private funeral in Elliot Heads. Pheobe had been missing for weeks before her body was found on June 5. Her two former housemates, James Wood, 34, and Tanika Bromley, 33, have been charged with murder and interfering with a corpse. In a statement to the ABC , Pheobe's mother Kylie Johnson said she was 'devastated this is something we have had to navigate'. 'This is absolutely everybody's worst nightmare, however, we promised to get Phee home and give her a send-off that Phee would approve of and that's what will happen,' Ms Johnson said. She said two 'amazing women in Phee's life' would conduct the private service to be held at 2pm on Monday and attendees had been asked to don brightly coloured clothing. Ms Johnson said her daughter loved hugs, dancing and singing. 'I would tell people to hug their kids a little tighter, tell them you love them multiple times a day, watch that silly movie, dance to the song and capture every moment in your memories,' she said. Condolence messages are flowing in an online guestbook for the funeral, hosted by Des Allen and Co. 'Phee you truly will be missed by those that knew you and now the world. Thank you for being the human you were. I will forever cherish the memories I have of you. Missing you more the (Sic) ever Phee,' one person wrote. A community candlelight vigil was held for Pheobe on June 8 and a colourful convoy to commemorate her love of the outdoors and passion for cars on June 15. Pheobe's disappearance gripped Australia for more than three weeks and made headlines around the world as police combed bushland and appealed to the public for help to find her. Mr Wood and Ms Bromley were living with Pheobe in a rundown, garbage-strewn house in the small Queensland town of Gin Gin when she vanished. The pair claimed they dropped her to Bundaberg airport in their grey Hyundai ix35 on May 15, so the teen could catch a flight to WA to visit her boyfriend. But she never made it. On June 5, Mr Wood and Ms Bromley were charged. They are now being held in custody and are due to return to court in August.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Perth Now
‘Forever 17': Devastated family gather for Pheobe's funeral
The devastated family of allegedly slain teen Pheobe Bishop is gathering to farewell their 'free-spirited girl'. Twenty-five days after the remains of the 17-year-old were discovered in bushland, she will be laid to rest at a private funeral in Elliot Heads. Pheobe had been missing for weeks before her body was found on June 5. Her two former housemates, James Wood, 34, and Tanika Bromley, 33, have been charged with murder and interfering with a corpse. In a statement to the ABC, Pheobe's mother Kylie Johnson said she was 'devastated this is something we have had to navigate'. 'This is absolutely everybody's worst nightmare, however, we promised to get Phee home and give her a send-off that Phee would approve of and that's what will happen,' Ms Johnson said. She said two 'amazing women in Phee's life' would conduct the private service to be held at 2pm on Monday and attendees had been asked to don brightly coloured clothing. Ms Johnson said her daughter loved hugs, dancing and singing. 'I would tell people to hug their kids a little tighter, tell them you love them multiple times a day, watch that silly movie, dance to the song and capture every moment in your memories,' she said. Pheobe Bishop's mother Kylie Johnson led the campaign to find her missing daughter. Credit: Kylie Johnson/facebook / supplied Condolence messages are flowing in an online guestbook for the funeral, hosted by Des Allen and Co. 'Phee you truly will be missed by those that knew you and now the world. Thank you for being the human you were. I will forever cherish the memories I have of you. Missing you more the (Sic) ever Phee,' one person wrote. Pheobe's mother Kylie Johnson and sister Kaylea Bishop at the candlelight vigil. Credit: Paul Beutel / NCA NewsWire A community candlelight vigil was held for Pheobe on June 8 and a colourful convoy to commemorate her love of the outdoors and passion for cars on June 15. Pheobe's disappearance gripped Australia for more than three weeks and made headlines around the world as police combed bushland and appealed to the public for help to find her. Mr Wood and Ms Bromley were living with Pheobe in a rundown, garbage-strewn house in the small Queensland town of Gin Gin when she vanished. The house in Gin Gin, near Bundaberg on the Queensland coast, where Pheobe Bishop was living before she disappeared. NewsWire / Paul Beutel Credit: NCA NewsWire The pair claimed they dropped her to Bundaberg airport in their grey Hyundai ix35 on May 15, so the teen could catch a flight to WA to visit her boyfriend. But she never made it. On June 5, Mr Wood and Ms Bromley were charged. They are now being held in custody and are due to return to court in August.
