September 27th 2024.
The latest search for the remains of missing mother Samantha Murphy has come to an end, according to Victoria Police. For the past few months, officers have been tirelessly combing through the nearby bushland at the Enfield State Park, about five kilometers away from where Samantha's mobile phone was discovered in a dam back in May.
Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, the search has yielded no significant findings, leading the police to call off their efforts. In a statement, they confirmed that no items of interest were found during the search and that the investigation is still ongoing with a focus on locating Samantha's body. However, they were unable to provide any further details on their operational activities at this time.
Samantha, a 51-year-old mother of three from Ballarat, was last seen alive on the morning of February 4 when she left her home to go for a jog. Despite extensive searches, her body has yet to be found. However, during a search south of Buninyong on May 29, police did locate her mobile phone, which had last pinged to a mobile phone tower about five kilometers south of where she was last seen.
Following this discovery, a 22-year-old man named Patrick Stephenson was charged with Samantha's murder and has since been in custody. The court has granted a 12-week adjournment in his case, and it will return in November for further proceedings.
If anyone has any information regarding Samantha's disappearance, they are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The police continue to appeal to the public for any leads that may help bring closure to Samantha's family and friends.
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