Overview

• A dog walker discovered a human skull in dense scrub east of Port Lincoln on July 31 in an area not previously searched by investigators.
• Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke said early inquiries indicate the remains are likely the missing head of 39-year-old Julian Story.
• Authorities will carry out forensic and scientific testing over the coming days to establish the skull’s identity and facilitate closure for Story’s relatives.
• Former reality TV contestant Tamika Chesser remains held under a mental health order at James Nash House as she faces murder and related charges.
• Investigators have deployed cadaver dogs and SES volunteers along the Parnkalla Trail and collected additional items for forensic examination following the discovery.