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Extra.ie
01-07-2025
- Extra.ie
CCTV footage released as reality star charged with 'horrific' murder
A former reality star remains in custody charged with the murder of her partner as investigating police try to locate parts of the dismembered body. Emergency services attended the scene of a fire in Port Lincoln in South Australia at approximately 3.30pm on Thursday, June 19. CCTV footage released by police shows former Beauty and the Geek star Tamika Sueanna Rose Chesser out for a walk when a local contacted emergency services after seeing smoke coming out of the apartment. CCTV footage released by police shows former Beauty and the Geek star Tamika Sueanna Rose Chesser out for a walk when a local contacted emergency services after seeing smoke coming out of the apartment. Pic: Tamika Chesser/ Instagram On entering the home and getting control of the blaze, the disfigured and burn remains of Julian Story, Chesser's partner, were discovered. A statement from South Australia Police on Tuesday said Mr Story's body was dismembered and his head, which was removed during the dismemberment, has yet to be located 'despite extensive searches.' Searches in and around Port Lincoln included reserves, parks, bushland and the ocean around the pier, with police confirming the search has been 'paused for now but may resume at a later stage.' On entering the home and getting control of the blaze, the disfigured and burned remains of Julian Story, Chesser's partner, were discovered. Pic: South Australia Police Investigators are now focusing on tracing Chesser's steps in the lead-up to her partner's death, with a significant amount of CCTV footage being looked at to see if there are any other important areas to search. They said: 'Police wish to reassure the public that the accused remains in custody charged with murder, and that this was not a random incident. 'Police are trying to track Tamika's movements in the week of the murder, particularly between midnight on Tuesday night and the report of the fire at 3.30pm on Thursday afternoon.' CCTV footage and stills have been released with police urging locals to review them and come forward if they can assist with the investigation. Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke said they were releasing details of the 'horrific crime' due to the vitality for Mr Story's family to 'peacefully lay him to rest.' He added: 'We know that Tamika did not drive a vehicle and regularly walked around the township of Port Lincoln. 'We are appealing to anyone who can help us to identify Tamika's movements to please contact police.' Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via 1800 333 000 or online at
1News
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 1News
Major search for man's head paused as Aus police trawl CCTV
A search for a man's decapitated head has been paused as police review CCTV footage to pinpoint the movements of the ex-reality TV star accused of his murder. South Australia Police have been searching for the head of Julian Story, 39, after his dismembered body was found by authorities called to a unit fire at Port Lincoln on June 19. Police allege Story was killed about midnight on June 17 and his head was removed during the dismemberment. Tamika Sueann Rose Chesser, 34, a former Beauty and the Geek contestant, has been charged with his murder after a court revoked an order suppressing her identity on Friday. Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Sueann-Rose Chesser. (Source: Facebook) ADVERTISEMENT A police search for Story's head has spanned Port Lincoln reserves, parks, bushland, the ocean, pier and bay areas and involved state emergency service volunteers, water police, divers and local patrols. But investigators today said the intensive search had been put on hold while police turned to reviewing a significant amount of CCTV footage to find other locations of interest. Authorities are appealing for any footage the public can share with police to progress their investigation. "Police are trying to track Tamika's movements in the week of the murder, particularly between midnight on Tuesday night and the report of the fire at 3.30pm on Thursday," SA police said in an update. "Major crime detectives have released images of the clothing she was wearing during this time in the hope that it will jog people's memories." Tamika Sueann Rose Chesser wearing a black headscarf and black full-body coverings. (Source: South Australia Police ) Police were releasing details of the "horrific" crime as it was vital for the family of Story to be able to peacefully lay him to rest, Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke said. ADVERTISEMENT "We know that Tamika did not drive a vehicle and regularly walked around the township of Port Lincoln," he said. "We are appealing to anyone who can help us to identify Tamika's movements to please contact police." Police found Story's body after firefighters were called to a Flinders Highway property to investigate reports of a blaze. Chesser, who police said had been in a relationship with Story for several months, was arrested on June 19 after Story's body was found at the couple's home. She was known to walk through back streets and parks in the Port Lincoln area with her dogs. She appeared by video link in court on Friday while being held under order at a forensic mental health facility.
Perth Now
01-07-2025
- Perth Now
Major search for man's head paused as police trawl CCTV
A search for a man's decapitated head has been paused as police review CCTV footage to pinpoint the movements of the ex-reality TV star accused of his murder. South Australia Police have been searching for the head of Julian Story, 39, after his dismembered body was found by authorities called to a unit fire at Port Lincoln on June 19. Police allege Mr Story was killed about midnight on June 17 and his head was removed during the dismemberment. Tamika Sueann Rose Chesser, 34, a former Beauty and the Geek contestant, has been charged with his murder after a court revoked an order suppressing her identity on Friday. A police search for Mr Story's head has spanned Port Lincoln reserves, parks, bushland, the ocean, pier and bay areas and involved state emergency service volunteers, water police, divers and local patrols. CCTV footage of Tamika Chesser But investigators on Tuesday said the intensive search had been put on hold while police turned to reviewing a significant amount of CCTV footage to find other locations of interest. Authorities are appealing for any footage the public can share with police to progress their investigation. "Police are trying to track Tamika's movements in the week of the murder, particularly between midnight on Tuesday night and the report of the fire at 3.30pm on Thursday," SA police said in an update. "Major crime detectives have released images of the clothing she was wearing during this time in the hope that it will jog people's memories." Police were releasing details of the "horrific" crime as it was vital for the family of Mr Story to be able to peacefully lay him to rest, Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke said. "We know that Tamika did not drive a vehicle and regularly walked around the township of Port Lincoln," he said. "We are appealing to anyone who can help us to identify Tamika's movements to please contact police." Police found Mr Story's body after firefighters were called to a Flinders Highway property to investigate reports of a blaze. Chesser, who police said had been in a relationship with Mr Story for several months, was arrested on June 19 after Mr Story's body was found at the couple's home. She was known to walk through back streets and parks in the Port Lincoln area with her dogs. She appeared by video link in court on Friday while being held under order at a forensic mental health facility. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Beauty & The Geek star's shock transformation from reality TV glam to shaven-headed suspect in boyfriend's decapitation
THE former reality TV star charged with the murder of her partner was acting strangely in the weeks beforehand, locals say. Bizarre videos of Tamika Chesser, known from Beauty and The Geek, have surfaced - as cops search for the missing head of Julian Story, 5 Tamika Chesser, 34, was arrested and charged with the murder of Julian Story just over a week ago Credit: instagram/@tamikachesser 5 Julian Story, 39, was dead in his apartment in Port Lincoln Credit: South Australia Police 5 Footage has emerged of Tamika screaming at a Port Lincoln hotel before the alleged murder Police allege Tamika, 34, murdered and dismembered Julian, 39, on the bathroom floor of his home in Port Lincoln before burning his body. She then allegedly disposed of the victim's head, carrying it in a bag and disposing of it in an unknown location. Tamika was arrested at the scene and Police and emergency services are scouring cliffs and waters off the Eyre Peninsula for the missing head, Read more world news Bizarre CCTV released by police - along with videos filmed by locals - shows Tamika acting strangely in the weeks leading up to the murder. Footage obtained by Channel 7 shows her at a Port Lincoln hotel wearing a long dark wig and a hat before ripping it off and screaming. Two locals told Daily Mail Australia they'd only ever seen Tamika with a shaved head since she arrived in town months ago. In another video, she is seen doing gymnastics on bars outside a coffee shop. Most read in The US Sun In a third video, Tamika is seen Police earlier circulated CCTV footage and photographs of a woman, which they claim is Tamika Chesser, strolling through Port Lincoln hours after the alleged murder. Beauty & The Geek star, 34, pictured 'topless in wedding veil' in strange stunt days before arrest over partner's murder Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke '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.' Supt Fielke added: 'I'm appealing to local residents to review CCTV or dash cam footage which they may have, which may assist the investigation.' 5 Police had earlier released CCTV of Tamika walking near her home Credit: SA Police Court documents earlier revealed officers found Tamika sitting in the back garden of the property 'in a catatonic and unresponsive state' before her arrest. She was also charged with disposing of human remains to pervert the course of justice and assaulting a police officer, Police have so far not been able to find a motive, with Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott admitting there were still 'a lot of unanswered questions' in what he described as a complex crime scene. A suppression order protecting Tamika's identity and banning publication of the alleged circumstances of Julian's death was lifted on Friday. The ex-reality star, who appeared via video link, has been denied bail and remains under a mental health detention order ahead of a committal hearing set for December. Tamika's sister, Kiya-May, claimed her family is devastated by reports she'd been charged with murder. She told Daily Mail Australia: 'Please report how my sister is in a mental psychosis... This is not her... She would never do these things.' She added her sister had suffered 'a life of trauma and abuse, and now this – it has fried her brain'. Meanwhile, Julian's grieving family has thanked police, emergency workers and the community for their support during what they called an 'unimaginable loss'. 'Your care has brought comfort amid the chaos,' they said. 5 Cops are appealing for information on Tamika's movements before the alleged murder Credit: Facebook
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Beauty & The Geek star's shock transformation from reality TV glam to shaven-headed suspect in boyfriend's decapitation
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER reality TV star charged with the murder of her partner was acting strangely in the weeks beforehand, locals say. Bizarre videos of Tamika Chesser, known from Beauty and the Geek, have surfaced - as cops search for the missing head of Julian Story, allegedly decapitated by her on June 17 in southern Australia. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Tamika Chesser, 34, was arrested and charged with the murder of her partner just over a week ago Credit: instagram/@tamikachesser 5 Julian Story, 39, reportedly found burnt and dismembered on bathroom floor of an apartment in Australia Credit: South Australia Police 5 Footage of Tamika screaming at a Port Lincoln hotel Police allege Tamika, 34, murdered and dismembered Julian, 39, on the bathroom floor of his home in Port Lincoln. She then allegedly disposed of the victim's head, carrying it in a bag and dumping it in an unknown location. Tamika was arrested at the scene and charged with murder two days later. Police and emergency services are scouring cliffs and waters off the Eyre Peninsula for the missing head, Daily Mail Australia reports. Bizarre CCTV released by police - along with videos filmed by locals - shows Tamika acting strangely in the weeks leading up to the murder. Footage obtained by Channel 7 shows her at a Port Lincoln hotel wearing a long dark wig and a hat before ripping it off and screaming. Two locals told Daily Mail Australia they'd only ever seen Tamika with a shaved head since she arrived in town months ago. In another video, she is seen doing gymnastics on bars outside a coffee shop. In a third video, Tamika is seen wearing a wedding veil and standing bare-chested at the Port Lincoln War Memorial. Police earlier circulated CCTV footage and photographs of a woman, which they claim is Tamika Chesser, strolling through Port Lincoln hours after the alleged murder. Beauty & The Geek star, 34, pictured 'topless in wedding veil' in strange stunt days before arrest over partner's murder Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke told reporters last week: '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. '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.' Supt Fielke added: 'I'm appealing to local residents to review CCTV or dash cam footage which they may have, which may assist the investigation.' 5 Police had earlier released CCTV of Tamika walking near her home Credit: SA Police Court documents earlier revealed officers found Tamika sitting in the back garden of the property 'in a catatonic and unresponsive state' before her arrest. She was also charged with disposing of human remains to pervert the course of justice and assaulting a police officer, The Telegraph reports. Police have so far not been able to find a motive, with Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott admitting there were still 'a lot of unanswered questions' in what he described as a complex crime scene. A suppression order protecting Tamika's identity and banning publication of the alleged circumstances of Julian's death was lifted on Friday. The ex-reality star, who appeared via video link, has been denied bail and remains under a mental health detention order ahead of a committal hearing set for December. Tamika's sister, Kiya-May, claimed her family is devastated by reports she'd been charged with murder. She told Daily Mail Australia: 'Please report how my sister is in a mental psychosis... This is not her... She would never do these things.' She added her sister had suffered 'a life of trauma and abuse, and now this – it has fried her brain'. Meanwhile, Julian's grieving family has thanked police, emergency workers and the community for their support during what they called an 'unimaginable loss'. 'Your care has brought comfort amid the chaos,' they said.
