Police release unsettling report on case of a reality television personality, now accused of homicide, following the revelation of their partner's decapitated corpse
Headline: Julian Story's Decapitated Head Found, Bringing Closure to Family and Police
In a significant development in the tragic case of Julian Story's murder, his decapitated head has been found in a scrub area near Port Lincoln, South Australia. The remains were discovered on July 31, over a month after his body was initially found at the apartment he shared with the accused, Tamika Sueann-Rose Chesser.
According to police reports, the skull was found by a dog walker, who initially thought it was a strange object in the area. The discovery was made away from the dog walker's initial location, causing an immediate alert to the authorities.
The search for Story's head had been ongoing since his body was discovered in June. Police issued a public appeal on June 27 to help locate the missing head, and extensive searches were conducted without success. The discovery of the skull brings a sense of closure to Story's family, allowing them to proceed with funeral arrangements and legal processes.
Chesser, who is currently under a mental health detention order and has been denied bail, is the main suspect in Story's murder. She was arrested on June 19 and is set to reappear in court on December 18 via video link. The remains found are being sent to Adelaide for forensic and scientific testing to confirm the identity.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the remains are most likely human and may be those of Julian Story. Detective Chief Inspector Des Fielke stated, "Based on preliminary investigations, we believe the skull discovered is likely that of Julian Story."
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The discovery of Julian Story's head brings a grim end to a months-long search and marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation. Our thoughts are with Julian Story's family and friends during this difficult time.
Sources:
- ABC News
- The Advertiser
- 9News
- The West Australian
Inlight of the findings, the skull discovered is suspected to belong to Julian Story, potentially confirmed through forensic and scientific testing. For those facing mental health challenges amid grief, the service GrieveWell offers support; contact them at 1300 845 745 or visit their website at www.grievewell.org.au.