May 30th 2024.
After an intense targeted search, detectives have wrapped up their investigation of farmland on the outskirts of Ballarat. This search was part of the ongoing efforts to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of Victorian mother, Samantha Murphy. While the investigation continues, police have confirmed that they will no longer be searching the Buninyong area, as they believe they have found an important piece of evidence.
It all started when an iPhone was discovered near a dam in the Buninyong area yesterday. This discovery prompted the detectives to focus their search efforts in this direction. Murphy, who is 51 years old, went missing on February 4th after leaving her home on Eureka Street in Ballarat East. She was supposedly going for a run in the Canadian State Forest. However, she never returned and has not been found since.
On March 8th, the case took a shocking turn when 22-year-old Patrick Orren Stephenson was charged with Murphy's alleged murder. This revelation has only intensified the detectives' determination to uncover the truth behind her disappearance. With the help of federal police and other specialist resources, the detectives spent hours scouring the area south of Buninyong, approximately five kilometres from where Murphy's phone last pinged to a mobile phone tower.
In a video obtained by 9News, police can be seen seizing a phone from beside the dam around 12:25 pm. The phone was inside a wallet-like cover and had identification cards inside. Police have confirmed that they found some items of interest during their search, which will be sent for forensic testing. While there is no update on the results of the forensic assessment, detectives have reassured the public that they have been regularly investigating and conducting small-scale searches since Murphy's disappearance.
The family of the missing 51-year-old has also been informed of the recent search, and they continue to cooperate with the investigators in any way they can. In the meantime, authorities have urged the public to stay vigilant and report any information that could lead to finding Murphy. They have also shared a WhatsApp channel where people can stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the case without any unwanted comments or privacy concerns. Let's hope that through these combined efforts, Samantha Murphy will soon be found and justice will be served.
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