Australian Reality TV Star Faces Charges for Allegedly Decapitating Boyfriend, Head Still Missing

Authorities arrested Tamika Sueann-Rose Chesser, a 34-year-old former contestant from "Beauty and the Geek Australia," in connection with the gruesome murder of her boyfriend, Julian Story, 39. Chesser was found in a "catatonic state" at the crime scene, prompting police to take her into custody.

The investigation began on June 17 when officers responded to reports of a small fire in an apartment in Port Lincoln. Upon arrival, they discovered the charred and mutilated remains of Story on the bathroom floor. However, his head remains missing, leaving investigators and family members searching for answers.

Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke addressed the media, stating, "I can tragically say that we have not recovered the head of Julian Story." He emphasized the importance of finding it for the sake of closure for Story's family. "Recovering Julian's head to return it to his family so they can have a peaceful outcome, have a funeral and lay him to rest is a really important aspect for us," he added.

In an effort to gather more information, police released surveillance footage showing a woman believed to be Chesser walking through the city with three dogs shortly after the alleged murder. The footage, captured hours after the incident, shows her dressed entirely in black, with her face obscured.

Fielke urged local residents to check their CCTV or dash cam footage for any clues that could assist in the investigation. Meanwhile, Chesser faces multiple charges, including murder, disposing of human remains, and assaulting a police officer.

Initially denied bail, Chesser is currently held under a mental health detention order. She is expected to appear in court for a committal hearing scheduled for December.