Julian Story: Search for decapitated head ends for man allegedly killed by Beauty and the Geek reality TV star

A search for a man’s decapitated head near a coastal town has been called off despite police finding “items of interest”.

Authorities have been unable to find the entire remains of Julian Story, 39, after his dismembered body was discovered at Port Lincoln, South Australia, on June 19.

Former Beauty and the Geek reality TV contestant Tamika Sueann Rose Chesser, 34, has been charged with his murder.

Police found “several items of interest” on Wednesday after information received by investigators, coupled with the use of specialist equipment, identified several additional search sites around Port Lincoln.

However, authorities did not find human remains and on Thursday called off the search to allow Mr Story’s family to move on and make funeral arrangements.

“At this point in time, there will be no more searching undertaken in Port Lincoln for the missing remains of Julian,” Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke told reporters.

“We have exhausted all the areas of interest that have been made known to us in relation to this investigation.”

A T-shirt, drink bottle and wristband were reportedly the “items of interest” discovered on Wednesday about a kilometre from the Flinders Highway property where Mr Story was discovered.

Det Fielke said they were sent for forensic testing.

“It was just a very unusual thing to find in that location.”

However, police made the decision to call off the search, with Det Fielke saying Mr Story’s family had been “completely understanding” about the decision.

“They are also very keen to lay Julian to rest and have his funeral so they can start to move on,” he said.

“We will, however, go back and search if we receive specific information about where Julian’s remains might be.

“But in terms of general searching in Port Lincoln, that has now stopped.”

Police found Mr Story’s body after firefighters were called to the Flinders Highway property at Port Lincoln following reports of a blaze.

Chesser, who police said had been in a relationship with Mr Story for several months, was arrested on June 19 after Mr Story’s body was found at the couple’s home.

She appeared in court in June via video link from psychiatric facility James Nash House.

Det Fielke said police had not been able to interview Chesser.

Previous searches were paused on July 1 as police reviewed CCTV footage to pinpoint the movements of the ex-reality TV star accused of his murder.

She was known to walk through back streets and parks in the Port Lincoln area with her dogs.

Authorities are appealing for anyone with information or footage that might help the police investigation.

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