September 27th 2024.
After an extensive search, Victoria Police have called off their latest search for the remains of Samantha Murphy, a mother from Ballarat who has been missing since February. The search efforts were focused on the Enfield State Park, about five kilometres away from where Samantha's mobile phone was discovered in a dam back in May. However, despite their best efforts, the police have not been able to find any items of interest during this search.
According to the police, the investigation into Samantha's disappearance is still ongoing and their main focus now is on finding her body. However, due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, they are unable to reveal any specific details about their operational activities at this time.
Samantha, a mother of three, was last seen alive on the morning of February 4 when she left her home for a jog. Despite multiple extensive searches, her body has not been found yet. The community has been left devastated by her disappearance and many have been anxiously waiting for any updates from the police.
In May, during a search south of Buninyong, about five kilometres away from where Samantha's phone last pinged to a mobile phone tower, the police were able to locate her mobile phone. This discovery led to the arrest of 22-year-old Patrick Stephenson, who has been charged with Samantha's murder. He remains in custody and his case has been adjourned for 12 weeks, with the next court date set for November.
The police are urging anyone with information about Samantha's whereabouts to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The community's support and assistance in this investigation are greatly appreciated by the police and Samantha's loved ones. Despite the current setback, they remain determined to find answers and bring closure to this tragic case.
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