Major development in search for head of man allegedly murdered by former reality TV star Tamika Chesser
The desperate search for the missing head of a man allegedly murdered by his former Beauty and the Geek star partner has been suspended.
Police allege Tamika Chesser, 34, murdered and then decapitated Julian Story at the unit they shared in Port Lincoln about midnight on June 17.
The former reality star then allegedly used a bag to transport his head to an unknown location in the famous South Australian fishing port.
Officers, assisted by SES, were previously searching cliffs and bush around the town along with the waters off the Eyre Peninsula.
Areas have been searched in and around Port Lincoln including reserves, parks, bushland and the ocean around the pier and bay area.
Investigators are now in the process of reviewing CCTV footage to determine any other areas for searching and may return to Port Lincoln.
Police said the accused was in custody charged with murder, and it was not a random incident.
The multi-agency search was called off on Tuesday afternoon.
The search for the missing head of a man allegedly murdered by his partner, former Beauty and the Geek star Tamika Chesser, has been called off
Police are trying to track Chesser’s movements in the week of the murder, particularly between midnight on Tuesday and 3.30pm on Thursday afternoon.
Major Crime detectives released images of the clothing she was wearing during that time in the hope it might jog people’s memories.
Police are appealing to local residents to review any CCTV or dashcam footage they have which may assist the investigation.
Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke said: ‘All murders cause pain and grief for victims’ families and friends. The circumstances of this murder are particularly harrowing, confronting and distressing.
‘Major Crime detectives have spoken with Julian’s family who are devastated by his loss and also by the circumstances surrounding his death,’ he said.
‘We are releasing the details of this horrific crime because it is vital for Julian’s family to peacefully lay him to rest.
‘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.’
Police have said the search for Mr Story’s head ‘may resume’ some time in the future.
Police allege Chesser, 34, murdered and then decapitated Julian Story (pictured) at the unit they shared in Port Lincoln about midnight on June 17
