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Perth Now
3 days ago
- Perth Now
Alleged murder victim ‘bit of a trickster'
Alleged murder victim Julian Story has been remembered as a 'very talented musician' and a 'bit of a trickster' as he was farewelled by loved ones at his funeral. Father Paul Bourke said the funeral at St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in South Australia on Wednesday was a 'very joyful celebration' of Mr Story's life. Mr Story's girlfriend and former Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser allegedly murdered him on June 17, and removed his head at the couple's unit in Port Lincoln. But Fr Bourke said said the family had been helped by the support of the community 'across every aspect of life here at Port Lincoln'. Julian Story has been remembered as a talented musician. Supplied by family Credit: Supplied Father Paul Bourke spoke after the service. NewsWire / Mark Thomas Credit: News Corp Australia 'During the service, I mentioned today – August the 6th – is Hiroshima Day and (talked about) the atomic bomb, and the destruction and the devastation of that, and how life has grown again,' Fr Burke said. 'Certainly, Julian's family have been through such a traumatic time, but they are strong people supported by the community. 'They've got their own faith and their own beliefs in life, and that will certainly get them through.' Mr Story loved animals and music, as well as helping his father and grandparents in rural work, mourners were told. During the service, images of Mr Story were shown on a screen and some music he wrote was also on display. Father Paul Bourke said Mr Story's family had been through a traumatic time. NewsWire / Mark Thomas Credit: News Corp Australia The funeral was held at St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church. NewsWire / Mark Thomas Credit: News Corp Australia His body was found two days after he died following a small fire at the unit and Ms Chesser was arrested in the yard of the home. His head wasn't found until last week. Mr Story was a Port Lincoln local, while Ms Chesser had only recently moved to the area from Queensland. Ms Chesser has been charged with murder, destroying human remains and assaulting a police officer. She is yet to enter pleas. Julian Story was aged 39 when he died. Credit: Supplied Former reality TV star Tamika Chesser has been charged with murder. Supplied Credit: Supplied Last week, Mr Story's head was finally found in bushland by a man walking two dogs. 'The dog ran off into the scrub, it didn't come back when called,' Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke told reporters last Thursday. '(The man) had to walk into the scrub area to find it (the skull). (The remains) were not buried. They were quite out in the open.' The detective said the cause of death was still being investigated and a motive remained unknown. Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke gave an update on the case last week. NewsWire / Naomi Jellicoe Credit: News Corp Australia Ms Chesser is currently being held at psychiatric facility James Nash House. She starred in the second series of the hit reality TV show Beauty and the Geek in 2010, finishing in second place. She has also worked as a model for several brands, including Target, and appeared in men's magazines, including Ralph and FHM, according to her profile on Star Now.
West Australian
5 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson backs Campbell Chesser to earn fresh Eagles contract
Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson has faith Campbell Chesser can earn a fresh contract in the final three games of the Eagles' season. Chesser was the club's top draft pick in 2021, the first draft where they had a first-round selection in multiple years after the Tim Kelly trade. However, the youngster's body has let him down. A string of injuries, beginning with a broken ankle in his rookie campaign, curtailed his chances and restricted him to only 33 matches in four years. After a stint in the WAFL to regain fitness, Chesser finally made his first AFL appearance for 2025 in Saturday's dire belting against Melbourne. But the 22-year-old was one of the better showings with 17 disposals and a goal as well as a nice highlight play streaming through the middle of the ground before pin-pointing veteran Jamie Cripps with a kick inside 50. Simpson labelled Chesser a 'tremendous athlete' that just needed to develop the game sense that has been held back by his injuries. 'Agree (that he will get a new deal), not really knowing,' Simpson said on SEN. 'He had a go (on the weekend). Fifteen odd touches and kicked a goal. It's the game sense stuff that we notice because of the lack of continuity. Just getting the rhythm of the game is probably the last piece. 'He's a tremendous athlete who broke his ankle in his first pre-season, so unfortunately, he just hasn't had a run at it. 'Hopefully, he gets to play the next three games and contribute, and there's a step forward.' Another ankle injury has plagued Chesser's 2025 efforts, with the explosive midfielder given a cautious rehabilitation program. Chesser was on track for a round one debut in his first season, but sustained bone and ligament damage to his left ankle in a pre-season game in February 2022. The long-term injury blow compounded the fact the Melbourne Grammar graduate had played only five games in two years before his draft due to COVID-19 and a substantial knee injury. Chesser's current contract expires at the end of this season, with the 22-year-old seemingly given four games to prove he deserves to remain at the club.
West Australian
6 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Anna Hay: Good, bad, ugly as coaches under the pump in round 21
GOOD: CHESSER'S CHANCE Campbell Chesser's first AFL game of the season was far more than just a return from injury — it was a high stakes audition for his playing future. The out-of-contract midfielder was the Eagles' top draft selection at pick 14 in 2021; but injuries have meant his career has been defined more by his potential than his performance. His return against the Demons was his chance to break the cycle and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands. In a dark and disappointing day for West Coast, Chesser was a shining light. His run and carry were a constant feature of his game, finishing with 17 disposals and a goal. For the first time in a really long time, Chesser looked like the player the Eagles drafted and we saw some flashes of the young Victorian they believed in. He was composed and ready to make an impact. Let's hope this was a just a sneak peek of a long and successful career for Chesser in blue and gold. BAD: PLAYER PRIVACY Carlton coach Michael Voss was completely justified in his disappointment over Collingwood coach Craig McRae's public admission about meeting with out-of-contract Blue Jack Silvagni. While McRae wouldn't have meant any harm, his casual remark about the coffee date created a challenging situation for Silvagni to navigate. Voss made the point in his press conference on Saturday afternoon. It's not the coaches that have to walk back into the locker room and face their teammates, it's the player. West Aussies know this story all too well. We saw the fallout after Oscar Allen had coffee with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell. Allen was thrust into the spotlight, scrutinised for his loyalty and commitment to the club he co-captains. McRae's public name drop could also have frustrated out-of-contract Pies stars Brody Mihocek, Jamie Elliot, Darcy Cameron and Jeremy Howe, whose contract talks have come to a standstill, while the club publicly pursues Silvagni. UGLY: EAGLES INNER DEMONS It's fair to wonder just how low the Eagles can go this season. You've probably caught yourself thinking, where is rock bottom for West Coast? Have they reached it yet or is there further to fall? On Saturday, the club claimed its second wooden spoon in three years, following the 83-point thumping to Melbourne. Eagles coach Andrew McQualter said post-match the football club isn't tough enough and it's something they can't accept. It will be interesting to see how they respond in the final three rounds of the season, when they face top-of-the-table Adelaide, the Western Bulldogs and Sydney. These games will be a test of character. If you're a glass half full sort of person, well, that number one pick will be the Eagles in the upcoming draft. A golden ticket to a brighter future.
The Irish Sun
31-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Missing head of boyfriend ‘murdered and dismembered by Beauty and the Geek star Tamika Chesser' is found by dog walker
THE missing head of a boyfriend who was allegedly murdered and dismembered by his Beauty and the Geek star girlfriend has been found. The loose dome Advertisement 7 Tamika Chesser appeared on series 2 of the show in 2010 7 Chesser has been charged for murder but is being kept in a mental health facility Credit: Facebook 7 Police have found the head of Julian Story Credit: South Australia Police A dog and its owner walking through scrubland in Port Lincoln, about 250km (155miles) west of Adelaide, made the grisly discovery when the pooch ran off and didn't return. SA Police Major Crime boss Darren Fielke said on Thursday: "Earlier today, police received information from a member of the public in Port Lincoln that they had located in a scrub area what appeared to be a human skull "There are some walking tracks through there, my understanding is the person who contacted us today was walking their dog in the area. The dog ran off into the scrub, it didn't come back when called. "They had to walk into the scrub area to find it [the head]. [The remains] were not buried. They were quite out in the open." Advertisement Read more on world news The remains are now set to be tested and forensically confirmed as those of Julian's. Fielke said: "Julian's family have been contacted today and provided an update in relation to what has been located and what the ongoing process is from here. "Hopefully we can give them some comfort that we have found all the remains of Julian." Officers made the grim discovery last month after responding to reports of a small fire. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Exclusive Cops are yet to interview her with the Beauty & The Geek star's shock transformation from reality TV glam to shaven-headed suspect in boyfriend's decapitation She appeared in Port Lincoln Magistrates Court via video link on Thursday for three separate matters. Last month, police circulated CCTV footage and stills of a woman alleged to be Chesser strolling through Port Lincoln hours after the alleged murder. Advertisement The woman was seen with three dogs — dressed head-to-toe in black with a head covering, cops said. Court documents reveal officers found Chesser sitting in the back garden of the property 'in a catatonic and unresponsive state' before arresting her. 7 The couple lived west of Adelaide in South Australia Credit: Facebook 7 Cops released CCTV footage of the suspect Credit: SA Police Advertisement She's also been charged with disposing of human remains to pervert the course of justice and assaulting a police officer, Police have said there's no obvious motive, with Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott admitting there were still 'a lot of unanswered questions' in what he described as a complex crime scene. Chesser's sister, Kiya-May, claimed her family is shattered by reports she'd been charged with murder. They told Daily Mail Australia: 'Please report how my sister is in a mental psychosis... This is not her... She would never do these things.' Advertisement She added her sister had suffered 'a life of trauma and abuse, and now this – it has fried her brain'. Meanwhile, Mr Story's grieving family has thanked police, emergency workers and the community for their support during what they called an 'unimaginable loss'. Chesser appeared on Season 2 of the hit show in 2010 aged just 19. 7 The couple had recently moved in together at the house where the body was found Advertisement 7 It comes after police responded to a small fire at her shared property in South Australia
Scottish Sun
31-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Missing head of boyfriend ‘murdered and dismembered by Beauty and the Geek star Tamika Chesser' is found by dog walker
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE missing head of a boyfriend who was allegedly murdered and dismembered by his Beauty and the Geek star girlfriend has been found. The loose dome belonged to Julian Story, 39, who was allegedly killed by partner Tamika Chesser, 34, in South Australia. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Tamika Chesser appeared on series 2 of the show in 2010 7 Chesser has been charged for murder but is being kept in a mental health facility Credit: Facebook 7 Police have found the head of Julian Story Credit: South Australia Police A dog and its owner walking through scrubland in Port Lincoln, about 250km (155miles) west of Adelaide, made the grisly discovery when the pooch ran off and didn't return. SA Police Major Crime boss Darren Fielke said on Thursday: "Earlier today, police received information from a member of the public in Port Lincoln that they had located in a scrub area what appeared to be a human skull "There are some walking tracks through there, my understanding is the person who contacted us today was walking their dog in the area. The dog ran off into the scrub, it didn't come back when called. "They had to walk into the scrub area to find it [the head]. [The remains] were not buried. They were quite out in the open." The remains are now set to be tested and forensically confirmed as those of Julian's. Fielke said: "Julian's family have been contacted today and provided an update in relation to what has been located and what the ongoing process is from here. "Hopefully we can give them some comfort that we have found all the remains of Julian." Officers made the grim discovery last month after responding to reports of a small fire. Chesser was arrested two days later under the Mental Health Act and charged with murder. Cops are yet to interview her with the reality TV star being kept in a mental health facility. Beauty & The Geek star's shock transformation from reality TV glam to shaven-headed suspect in boyfriend's decapitation She appeared in Port Lincoln Magistrates Court via video link on Thursday for three separate matters. Last month, police circulated CCTV footage and stills of a woman alleged to be Chesser strolling through Port Lincoln hours after the alleged murder. The woman was seen with three dogs — dressed head-to-toe in black with a head covering, cops said. Court documents reveal officers found Chesser sitting in the back garden of the property 'in a catatonic and unresponsive state' before arresting her. 7 The couple lived west of Adelaide in South Australia Credit: Facebook 7 Cops released CCTV footage of the suspect Credit: SA Police She's also been charged with disposing of human remains to pervert the course of justice and assaulting a police officer, The Telegraph reports. Police have said there's no obvious motive, with Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott admitting there were still 'a lot of unanswered questions' in what he described as a complex crime scene. Chesser's sister, Kiya-May, claimed her family is shattered by reports she'd been charged with murder. They told Daily Mail Australia: 'Please report how my sister is in a mental psychosis... This is not her... She would never do these things.' She added her sister had suffered 'a life of trauma and abuse, and now this – it has fried her brain'. Meanwhile, Mr Story's grieving family has thanked police, emergency workers and the community for their support during what they called an 'unimaginable loss'. Chesser appeared on Season 2 of the hit show in 2010 aged just 19. 7 The couple had recently moved in together at the house where the body was found
