Tamika Chesser pleads not guilty to murdering and destroying remains of Julian Story
Former reality TV contestant Tamika Chesser has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Julian Story and the destruction of his remains. Her legal team has indicated that a mental health defense may be pursued.
Why it matters
The case has drawn public attention due to the defendant's background and the graphic nature of the allegations, highlighting legal processes in high-profile criminal cases.
Former Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser has been accused of murder. ( Supplied: Facebook )
Tamika Chesser is accused of murdering Julian Story and dismembering his body, which was found in the couple's unit at Port Lincoln.
Ms Chesser today pleaded not guilty to murdering Mr Story and destroying his remains to pervert the course of justice.
She will next appear in the Supreme Court later this year.
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Tamika Chesser today appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court and entered not guilty pleas to murdering Julian Story and destroying his remains to pervert the course of justice.
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