Pheobe Bishop's mum breaks silence
On Thursday evening, police charged James Wood, 34, and Tanika Bromley, 33, with murder and interfering with a corpse in relation to the disappearance of the teenager.
Pheobe had been living with the pair before she vanished on May 15. Pheobe Bishop has been missing since May 15. Picture Supplied Credit: Supplied Pheobe's mum, Kylie Johnson, has urged for anyone with information to come forward. QLD Police Credit: Supplied
Her mother, Kylie Johnson, said her world was 'shattered' by the news and begged for her daughter's remains to be located.
'Our world has just been shattered into the most horrific place I've ever been,' she wrote.
'I need my baby home to put her to rest! 'I'm absolutely begging anyone that knows anything to come forward. WE need to put her to rest, we need to put her to peace.
'My heart is holding onto every little memory and hope that you come home to us Phee Phee.
'The little internal family jokes, the little digs at your siblings and the love that you all unconditionally shared.
'The fierceness of that was beyond beautiful and unique.'
Ms Johnson recalled how close Pheobe and her siblings were, and noted how special their 'emotional connection' was.
'I remember someone commenting once that you were all so co-dependent that you finished each other sentences. This statement made me the happiest mum alive!' she wrote.
'Your sibling bond is deep, meaningful and makes my heart so happy.
'The emotional connection, love and friendship has always been unmatched and unquestioned.' Pheobe's heartbroken mother has spoken out since the murder charges were laid. Picture Facebook Credit: Supplied
On Thursday, Queensland Police announced two people had been arrested and charged with one count each of murder and two counts each of interfering with a corpse.
The teenager's remains are yet to be found.
'Pheobe has not been seen or heard from since May 15,' the police statement read.
'The remains of Pheobe Bishop have not been located to date.'
The two charged are set to appear in Bundaberg Magistrates Court on Friday.
Mr Wood was initially arrested and taken into custody on Wednesday June 4, but was released that night without charge. Housemate Tanika Bromley was charged with one count of murder and two counts of interfering with a corpse. Credit: Supplied James Wood (pictured) was also arrested and charged with murder. Credit: Supplied
Pheobe was last seen by her housemates, who told police they were driving her to Bundaberg Airport from their home in Gin Gin in Ms Bromley's grey Hyundai ix35 on May 15.
The teenager intended to fly from Bundaberg to Brisbane, then on to Perth to see her boyfriend.
She never boarded the flight.
Detectives have conducted several searches of the area, Good Night Scrub National Park , as well as forensic examinations of the Gin Gin property and the Hyundai ix35.
'Detectives continue to investigate this matter, and physical searches will continue as needed as information is provided,' police said on Thursday night.
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