September 27th 2024.
After weeks of searching, the Victoria Police have decided to halt their latest search for the remains of Samantha Murphy, a mother from Ballarat who has been missing since February. The officers had been combing through the bushland at Enfield State Park, approximately five kilometers from where Samantha's cell phone was found in a dam back in May. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, no significant discoveries were made, leading them to conclude the search for now.
In a statement, the police explained that they were unable to locate any items of interest during their search of Enfield State Forest. However, they want to assure the public that the investigation into Samantha's disappearance is still ongoing and their main focus is on finding her body. Due to the sensitive nature of the case, the police are unable to share specific details of their ongoing operations at this time.
Samantha, a devoted mother of three, was last seen alive on the morning of February 4 when she left her home for her morning jog. Despite multiple extensive searches, her body has yet to be found. However, during a search in late May, the police were able to recover her mobile phone in a location south of Buninyong, approximately five kilometers from where her phone last pinged a mobile phone tower.
Following this discovery, 22-year-old Patrick Stephenson was charged with Samantha's murder and remains in custody. His case has been adjourned for 12 weeks and will return to court in November. The police are urging anyone with information about Samantha's disappearance to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Every piece of information, no matter how small, could help bring closure to Samantha's family and friends.
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