The investigation into the murder of Julian Story, that his girlfriend Tamika Chesser is said to have committed, has made a lot of advancement, but it’s a sad turn of events. After weeks of searching the scrubland within Port Lincoln, South Australian Police think they have found Story’s missing remains, including what they think is his skull. The awful discovery gives Story’s family hope, but it also raises a lot of questions about how he died in such a violent way.
The Finding of Julian Story’s Body
After Tamika Chesser allegedly killed and dismembered Julian Story on June 17, 2023, the search for his body began in earnest. The police initially discovered his body on June 19 in the home they shared, but his head was still missing. After this, the South Australian Police and SES volunteers began a large-scale search for the missing remains. They examined scrubland and coastal areas in Port Lincoln.
Recently, a person who was walking their dog in the bushes near Port Lincoln made a scary discovery. The owner of the dog found what looked like a human skull after searching for it. Police were called to the scene, and at first it looked like the remains were human. Forensic testing was scheduled to confirm that they belonged to Julian Story.
Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke confirmed the find by saying, “I believe these remains are the remains of Julian Story,” but he also said that more testing would be done to make sure they were the right ones. Authorities ceased searching on July 1, but they began again earlier in July and found new places to search.
The Search and Getting People Involved
The remains were found in a place that had not been searched before, and police said that this was a very important moment in the investigation. Major crime detectives led the search, with help from SES workers and local police. The police asked the public to stay out of the area while they gathered more evidence.
Fielke said that the remains were found “quite in the open,” and that the place where they were found wasn’t simple to see from walking paths. Someone walking their dog, which ran off into the bushes, made the discovery possible. The remains were found after a search, which was a key moment in the investigation.
Tamika Chesser’s Role in the Murder
The main suspect in Julian Story’s murder is 34-year-old Tamika Chesser. The police say she killed Story around midnight on June 17, the day after his 39th birthday. Chesser is accused of cutting off his head along with other parts of his body and then setting the remains on fire in the unit where the couple lived.
Emergency services found Story’s body in the unit they shared on Flinders Highway on June 19, and Chesser, who used to be on Beauty and the Geek, was arrested. CCTV footage later showed Chesser walking around the area with a bag and dogs in dark clothes after the murder.
Chesser has not yet been confronted directly about the murder, even though police have said she might be. Authorities say they will talk to her “at the right time.”
The details of the alleged murder and the investigation
The police have done a thorough job of looking into Julian Story’s murder, with detectives seeking into every part of the crime. After a small fire broke out in the unit the couple shared, Story’s body was found. The fire may have been an attempt to destroy evidence. Authorities still don’t know what caused the death, but finding the missing remains, particularly the head, is a big step towards figuring out the full extent of the crime.
Detective Fielke said that there is no proof that cannibalism or ritualistic explanations were behind the murder, yet some people were thinking about it. The police are still looking into why the couple was killed, including the dynamics of their relationship.
Chesser’s Past and His Relationship with Story
Tamika Chesser was on the reality TV show Beauty and the Geek in 2010. She had been married several times and had worked as a model before. She additionally collaborated with a number of brands and posted a lot of glamorous pictures on her social media accounts. However, Chesser and Story’s relationship took a terrible turn when police said that violent events occurred during their relationship, which led to Story’s death.
Chesser’s involvement in Story’s death has shocked the community, even though she had a public persona in the past. People are starting to question her motives and actions leading up to the crime. The police are investigating into whether problems at home or other things led to the crime.
How it affected Story’s family and the community
The sad events that led to Julian Story’s death have had a significant effect on his family, who have been in touch with the police during the investigation. Story’s family has thanked the South Australian Police and the people in the area for their help during this hard time. Detective Fielke said that the family was kept up to date on the investigation’s progress and was “very happy with the progress” made in finding Story’s remains.
The family has begun making plans for Julian Story’s funeral so they can finally say goodbye to him in the right way. identifying his remains brings them closer to that goal and gives them some comfort in the face of a terrible loss.
Chesser’s Charges and the Ongoing Investigation
Tamika Chesser has been charged with a number of offenses associated with the murder of Julian Story. She is being imposed with murder, destroying human remains, and attacking a police officer. The Port Lincoln Magistrates Court will hear her assault case on July 31, and her murder trial will be in December. Chesser is now at the psychiatric facility James Nash House.
Police haven’t spoken to Chesser about the details of the crime yet because the investigation is still going on, but they have said they will when the time is right.
In conclusion, this is a sad case that is still changing.
The investigation into Julian Story’s death is still going on, and the recent discovery of his remains is an important move forward in the case. Even though there remain a lot of questions, like what the killer’s exact motive was and all the details of the crime, the discovery gives Story’s family and the Port Lincoln community hope that things are finally coming to an end.
As the police continue to look into the case while getting ready for court, it serves as a reminder of how bad violence can be in relationships. The upcoming trials and the ongoing investigation are likely to provide us more answers in the next few months.
