Heartbreaking new detail revealed amid search for beheaded South Australia man allegedly murdered by reality star girlfriend Tamika Chesser
A heartbreaking detail has emerged in the desperate search for the head of a decapitated man in South Australia, as his ex-reality star girlfriend remains at the centre of the tragic killing.
Julian Story, 39, was found dismembered at a property on Flinders Highway, Port Lincoln on June 19, after authorities were notified of a small fire.
Police confirmed his head had been removed during the dismemberment and they are still attempting to locate it so his family can lay him to rest.
It has now also come to light Mr Story celebrated his 39th birthday just a day before he was horrifically killed.
Investigators believe the South Australia man was killed about midnight on June 17.
His partner, former Beauty and the Geek star Tamika Chesser, 34, has been charged with the crime.
Police charged the ex-reality beauty with murder, destroying human remains to pervert the course of justice, and a separate charge of assaulting an emergency worker.
Chesser was arrested at the scene at the couple's home, as police now turn to the public for information on her movements in the week of the alleged murder.
CCTV footage has been reviewed by police of a woman, alleged to be Chesser, walking three dogs while dressed in a black hooded outfit and carrying a bag, during the time of the alleged murder and attempt at burning Mr Story's body.
Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke told the media on Friday Chesser "doesn't really use a vehicle" and he hoped people would call in to help with her possible movements.
He further added it is "crucial" for police to locate Mr Story's head.
"I can only imagine the grief this is causing Julian's family.
"Julian's family are devastated.
"Tamika Chesser remains in custody charged with murder, and that this was not a random incident."
On Monday, Chesser's sister told 9News she had been concerned about her sibling's mental health in recent months.
'It just started getting worse,' she told the outlet.
'She started being in and out of mental health. She didn't mention anything and she just told everyone that she loves them.
'It's my sister, but that's not who she is or the Tamika we know.
'That's not the Tamika anyone knows.'
Police have allege Chesser was in a 'catatonic' state when she was arrested.
'The accused was seated in a garden chair in the rear yard adjacent to Unit 3 in a catatonic and unresponsive state at this time,' according to court documents seen by NewsWire.
Chesser sported a shaved head as she appeared in court via a videolink from mental health facility James Nash House, according to Daily Mail Australia.
She was refused bail by Magistrate Ben Sale at the hearing, and a committal hearing was scheduled for December.
She is currently being held under a mental health detention order.
Chesser's sister added her family has not yet made contact with her, as she remains unresponsive.
Chesser, who was runner-up on her season of Beauty and the Geek, has also modelled for men's magazines including Playboy, Ralph and FHM.
Describing herself as a 'model and actress', Chesser also published explicit content on adult subscription site OnlyFans.
Her old social media posts reflect she was interested in Jewish and Hindu mythology.
In a post from June 2024, she wrote about her 'spiritual journey'.
'Our Creator our Father and our Mother Nature our Earth are crying out to us all,' she wrote.
'What do you think your ancestors would say in regards to the life you're currently living? Would they be proud?
'What do you see behind the makeup, behind the false lashes behind the hair cut or perfectly groomed beard … behind the Botox … Is the flesh you reside in of relevance? Does it make you the person you are?'
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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