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7NEWS
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Police release new CCTV as investigation into man's alleged murder at the hands of Beauty and The Geek star continues
Police have released new CCTV as the desperate search for the remains of a man allegedly murdered by his reality TV star girlfriend continues. Thirty-four-year-old Tamika Chesser was runner-up in the reality TV show Beauty and the Geek's 2010 season and has been charged with the murder of her boyfriend, and Port Lincoln local, Julian Story, 39. Police are trying to track Chesser's movements in the week of the murder between midnight on Tuesday, June 17 and 3.30pm on Thursday on June 19. Officers allege Story was decapitated. His head is still missing. Police are now wanting to track Chesser's movements and 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. Police allege Story was killed around midnight on Tuesday, June 17 and are appealing to local residents to review any CCTV or dashcam footage they have which may assist the investigation. On Friday, Story's family released a statement, thanking SAPOL for their investigation into the alleged murder. '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,' they said. '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.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Watch: Arsonists set themselves on fire in botched attack caught on camera
The Brief Three arsonists accidentally set themselves on fire during a failed attack in Solomontown, South Australia. Surveillance footage shows the suspects lighting a fire that quickly engulfs their vehicle. Police are asking the public for help identifying the men, who likely suffered serious burns. Three arsonists ended up setting themselves on fire during a failed attack in Solomontown, South Australia last Monday. The South Australia Police (SAPOL) released surveillance footage showing two men getting out of a vehicle and dousing the front of a home on Young Street with an accelerant before getting back into the vehicle. When the driver starts to leave, the fire erupts from the passenger-side window. The interior of the vehicle was then engulfed in flames within seconds and all three men had to jump out of the car and run off, leaving the car abandoned. Officers received a call about the abandoned car around midnight. When they arrived on scene, they were able to put out the car fire. What they're saying "The occupants of the house were not injured during the incident," they said. "The exterior of the house was charred by flames." What you can do Police are asking anyone with information about the identity or location of the three suspects to contact Crime Stoppers South Australia. "It is extremely likely they have suffered significant burns or injuries in the fire and police urge them to seek medical attention," SAPOL added. The Source Storyful contributed to this report. The information in this story comes from a statement and surveillance footage released by the South Australia Police (SAPOL). This story was reported from Los Angeles.
7NEWS
16-06-2025
- 7NEWS
Disgraced former SA cop jailed for years of domestic abuse
A former South Australian police detective who repeatedly abused his ex-wife has been sentenced to prison. Matthew Thomson, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of assault, four counts of aggravated assault, and one count of aggravated assault causing harm, relating to incidents between April 2013 and February 2018. WATCH ABOVE: Domestic violence victim asks for police reforms. Thomson's request to return to Queensland to serve his sentence under home detention with his new wife and baby was denied. Outside court on Monday, his ex-wife, Stella Magnisalis, called for 'comprehensive reforms' within the police force, which she said failed to act on her repeated pleas for help. 'How many of us will die until they listen,' she said. Thomson was sentenced to two years and three months behind bars. Speaking to the media, Magnisalis urged police to uphold their duty to protect everyone — including people victimised by their own officers. 'I speak today for the women and children still living in fear, for those who were turned away and not believed, for those no longer here,' she said. 'My voice is my power and I'm using it to demand truth, justice and change. 'I'm speaking out today because I refuse to carry the shame and guilt any longer. 'I am a survivor of assaults, this is not toxic masculinity, this is not a toxic relationship — it is manipulation, calculated, pre-meditated violence by someone once seen as a pillar of our community.' Court documents revealed the assaults took place over a period of five years, including one incident on Christmas Day. All but one offence occurred while Thomson was a serving member of South Australia Police. Thomson admitted to dragging Magnisalis by her hair, throwing her against a wall and the floor, spitting on her, and strangling her in front of their baby daughter. He served 12 years with SAPOL before resigning and starting his own private consulting business. He has since relocated to Queensland. During a harrowing victim impact statement read to the court in April, Magnisalis said she no longer trusts police. 'I escaped the relationship several times. Missed opportunities to intervene were used to protect you by the boys in blue,' Magnisalis said. She also revealed that the abuse continued throughout her pregnancy. 'Even while pregnant with their daughter, the abuse and assaults never stopped,' she told the court, adding that her calls for help were 'never truly heard and always overlooked.' Thomson will be eligible for parole in June next year.
Perth Now
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
State's massive crackdown on street gangs
The South Australian government has vowed to crack down on street gangs by introducing 'tough new measures' that give police greater powers and prevent further recruits to the crime rings. The proposed new laws will expand current police powers, giving them the authority to treat street gangs in a similar way to outlaw motorcycle gangs. The SA government is vowing to expand police powers. NewsWire / Emma Brasier. Credit: News Corp Australia Further changes would include creating a new offence making it illegal for people to recruit members to a street gang, as well as ensuring courts can impose conditions on street gang participants, such as preventing them from possessing certain weapons and associating with certain individuals and attending certain locations. Other changes would allow the police commissioner to apply to the court for control orders to restrict certain activities for street gang members and participants, and allow for identified criminal groups to be declared as street gangs by regulation. The laws would see street gangs treated the same as motorcycle gangs. NewsWire / Emma Brasier. Credit: News Corp Australia 'These reforms are all about cracking down on street gangs by giving police greater powers, similar to what they have for outlaw motorcycle gangs, to keep the South Australian community safe,' South Australia Attorney-General Kyam Maher said. 'These proposed new laws have been developed in close consultation with SAPOL and are designed to give them appropriate legislative tools to tackle these criminal groups.' 'This government is continuing to deliver on policies that are tough on crime, protect the community and support our law enforcement agencies,' he said. 'This comes on the back of this year's state budget investment that will help our law enforcement agencies in bringing offenders to account, and securing justice for victims of crime.'
West Australian
10-06-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
South Australia vows to crack down on street gangs, expanding police powers
The South Australian government has vowed to crack down on street gangs by introducing 'tough new measures' that give police greater powers and prevent further recruits to the crime rings. The proposed new laws will expand current police powers, giving them the authority to treat street gangs in a similar way to outlaw motorcycle gangs. Further changes would include creating a new offence making it illegal for people to recruit members to a street gang, as well as ensuring courts can impose conditions on street gang participants, such as preventing them from possessing certain weapons and associating with certain individuals and attending certain locations. Other changes would allow the police commissioner to apply to the court for control orders to restrict certain activities for street gang members and participants, and allow for identified criminal groups to be declared as street gangs by regulation. 'These reforms are all about cracking down on street gangs by giving police greater powers, similar to what they have for outlaw motorcycle gangs, to keep the South Australian community safe,' South Australia Attorney-General Kyam Maher said. 'These proposed new laws have been developed in close consultation with SAPOL and are designed to give them appropriate legislative tools to tackle these criminal groups.' 'This government is continuing to deliver on policies that are tough on crime, protect the community and support our law enforcement agencies,' he said. 'This comes on the back of this year's state budget investment that will help our law enforcement agencies in bringing offenders to account, and securing justice for victims of crime.'
