In a chilling twist to the Port Lincoln murder investigation, the head of **Julian Story**—the 39-year-old boyfriend of former *Beauty and the Geek Australia* contestant **Tamika Sueann-Rose Chesser**—has now been located, police confirm. The discovery marks a grim breakthrough in a case that has gripped South Australia with horror and uncertainty UNILAD reports the disturbing update.
Chesser, 34, is charged with murdering and dismembering Story at their Port Lincoln apartment on **June 17, 2025**. When authorities responded to a fire at the home on **June 19**, they found his **headless body** inside. His severed head remained missing despite an intense weeks‑long search by police and volunteers as police initially disclosed and confirmed in court documents by CBS News at the time.
Now, a **human skull believed to be Julian’s** was found in scrubland outside Port Lincoln—discovered by a dog walker whose pet ran off into the bush. Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke confirmed preliminary forensic analysis suggests it is likely Story’s skull, bringing long-awaited closure to his family as The Guardian describes the discovery and further covered by **News.com.au** in local reaction coverage.
“We believe the skull belongs to Julian Story. This may finally bring comfort to the family.”
Authorities say Chesser remains in custody at a psychiatric facility under a mental health detention order. In court proceedings, she appeared via video link but has not yet entered a plea. She faces multiple charges including **murder, destruction of remains to pervert justice**, and **assaulting an emergency worker** as UNILAD previously outlined and according to **News.com.au**.by CBS News on her remand
Investigators described the crime scene as “horrific and deeply confronting,” citing fire-damaged remains discovered in the bathroom and evidence of deliberate dismemberment. Surveillance footage released earlier showed Chesser—walking three dogs along Port Lincoln streets shortly after the incident—raising alarms among residents as captured by media reports).
Local community members, still in shock, expressed relief that the search for Story’s head may finally be over. Plans for a funeral are reportedly underway. Though the skull’s identification is not yet confirmed, close forensic testing is expected within days to provide certainty for grieving loved ones as News.com.au reports.
Chesser’s next court appearance is scheduled for **December 18**, at which time further proceedings will be addressed. Authorities continue to appeal for public assistance—especially CCTV or dashcam footage from around the time of the murder—to help reconstruct her movements that night.
This development represents a grim turning point in the case. With Story’s remains now nearly complete, investigators hope to provide long overdue closure to his grieving family—and move the legal process forward in a case that has captivated both local and national attention.
