A former reality television star from Australia, Tamika Chesser, has reportedly given birth while incarcerated, as she awaits trial for the alleged murder of her boyfriend. The 34-year-old, known for her appearance on the 2010 season of ‘Beauty and the Geek’, has been facing serious charges following a shocking incident in June 2025.
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Chesser’s boyfriend, Julian Story, was brutally found dismembered in their Port Lincoln apartment just days before the birth of her child. Authorities discovered Story’s remains on June 19; he was 39 years old at the time of his death and was believed to have been killed a few days earlier, around June 17.
The circumstances surrounding the discovery of Story’s body were disturbing. Police responded to a report of a fire at the couple’s home, where a neighbour noticed smoke and flames. In a chilling account, the neighbour testified that when they asked Chesser about the situation, she simply stated that “nothing” was wrong. After briefly walking her dogs, Chesser locked the front door and left the area, allowing the neighbour to attempt to extinguish the flames.
Upon arrival, law enforcement found Chesser reportedly in a catatonic state in the garden of the property. The sight they encountered inside was harrowing; Story’s body had been dismembered, with his head missing. Despite extensive efforts to find it, authorities reported that the severed head had not been located at that time.
Detectives described the scene as particularly confronting for emergency personnel, and police spokesman, Detective Fielke, emphasised the importance of recovering Story’s head to provide his family with some closure. The search for Story’s remains continued, and authorities confirmed that part of his skull was ultimately found by a dog in late July, nearly six weeks after the grisly discovery.
Chesser gained notoriety not just from her reality television stint but also from her modelling career, which included work for Playboy and various Australian publications. Her current situation, locked away in a mental health facility outside of Adelaide, marks a stark contrast to her former life in the spotlight.
According to reports from Australia’s 9 News, Chesser gave birth shortly before mid-March 2025, with little known about the father of the child. The baby’s identity remains undisclosed, and inquiries have been directed towards South Australia Health for further information, but responses have yet to be forthcoming.
Chesser is expected to appear in court again next month, where she will face her ongoing legal proceedings. The case continues to attract media attention, capturing public interest due to its shocking nature and the haunting details surrounding her boyfriend’s death.
As the murder investigation unfolds, many questions linger regarding the circumstances that led to this tragic event and how it will affect Chesser’s future, as well as her child’s. The public remains keenly watchful, awaiting further updates on this complex case that has thrust a former reality star into a deeply troubling narrative.