Beauty and the Geek star accused of murdering partner ‘whose head hasn’t been recovered’

A former reality TV star has been accused of murdering her partner, who was found with his head cut off.

Beauty and the Geek’s Tamika Chesser, 34, was arrested on June 19 after police responded to reports of a fire at her home that she shares with boyfriend Julian Daniel Story, 39, in Port Lincoln, Australia.

However, after emergency services arrived at the scene, Story’s head was found dismembered on the bathroom floor of the apartment.

After being arrested at her home and later charged with murder and police assault, Chesser was also charged with performing an act or omission intended to result in human remains being less likely to be found.

Now, in a press conference, detective Darren Fielke has revealed that Story’s head is still missing.

Speaking to reporters, detective Fielke said it was ‘crucial’ that Story’s head was returned to his family so they could hold a funeral, Australia’s ABC reported.

However, he added: ‘We have not recovered the head of Julian Story.’

CCTV images and video released by police appears to show Chesser walking three dogs and carrying a bag while seemingly wearing a hijab-style head covering.

Detective Fielke is appealing for information to help track the 34-year-old’s movements during the week of the alleged murder.

A spokesperson for Mr Story’s family thanked police and first responders for their ‘compassion and professionalism during this devastating time’, MailOnline reported.

‘We are navigating an unimaginable loss, and your care has brought comfort amid the chaos,’ the spokesperson said.

‘We are also deeply grateful to our family and friends and this extraordinary community whose kindness and support have helped carry us through. Your prayers, presence, and quiet strength mean more than words can say.’ 

According to official documents obtained by ABC, on the day of Chesser’s arrest on June 19, a neighbour noticed black smoke coming from her property at roughly 1.30pm.

After asking Chesser, who appeared outside, what she was doing, she said ‘nothing’ before taking her dogs for a walk.

The neighbour then became concerned and took a bucket of water to try and put out the fire in the home.

When he entered the home, he’s said to have found a bundle of clothing rags and debris.

Later, when police entered the home after firefighters extinguished the small fire, Story’s ‘severely burned and disfigured’ remains were found. 

Chesser was apparently ‘catatonic and unresponsive’ as she sat in a garden chair in the rear yard after police entered the property.

Police are alleging that Chesser murdered Story at roughly midnight on June 17.

Chesser was refused bail in court last week and a committal hearing has been scheduled for December.

The 34-year-old was the runner-up on the 2010 season of Beauty and the Geek Australia.

She also went on to model for a number of men’s magazines, including Playboy, Ralph and FHM. 

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