Reality TV contestant pleads not guilty to partner's murder

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 02:02 · Archive

Former Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser has pleaded not guilty to murdering her partner Julian Story.

Tamika Chesser, 34, appeared via video link from a mental health facility in Adelaide during a brief hearing at South Australia's Supreme Court on Monday. She pleaded not guilty to murder and to destroying human remains to pervert the court of justice. Her partner Julian Story, 39, died in Port Lincoln on 17 June last year. Police allege Chesser was responsible for his death and that she attempted to conceal his body.

Cesser has been detained at James Nash House, a secure mental health facility in Adelaide, since her arrest. During the five-minute hearing, she spoke twice, saying 'not guilty' after each charge was read. She wore a plain black t-shirt and black bottoms.

The court heard that the case may not progress to trial pending the results of psychiatric assessment. Both the prosecution and defence have made a joint application for assessments to determine Chesser's mental capacity and whether she is mentally fit to stand trial.

How it is being reported

• Tamika Chesser pleads not guilty to partner’s murder as psychiatric fitness reports orderedFormer Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser has faced court charged with the alleged murder of her partner.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 01:41
• Tamika Chesser pleads not guilty to partner’s murder as psychiatric fitness reports orderedFormer Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser has faced court charged with the alleged murder of her partner.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 01:41

In this story: Tamika Chesser · Julian Story · Port Lincoln · South Australia · Adelaide

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