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Abe Maddison

Mental health defence bid in beheading murder case

Julian Story was allegedly decapitated by his partner after his death in June 2025. (HANDOUT/SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE)

A reality TV contestant accused of beheading her partner has pleaded not guilty to murder, flagging a mental health defence.

Tamika Sueann Rose Chesser, who was runner-up on Beauty and the Geek in 2010, allegedly decapitated Julian Story, 39, and disposed of his body in June 2025.

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