Questions over disappearance of Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy continue despite murder charges
10 months ago

Questions over disappearance of Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy continue despite murder charges

ABC  

There are many reasons why the disappearance of Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy has bewildered the nation. But after February 4 when Ms Murphy failed to return from that fateful run in the bushland around Ballarat, another key reason behind the national fascination emerged. Police combed thick bushland near Mount Clear, south of Ballarat, while searching for Samantha Murphy. Then, yesterday, the dam broke, threatening to fill the empty gulf of nothing — with the arrest of 22-year-old Scotsburn man Patrick Orren Stephenson, who was subsequently charged with Ms Murphy's murder.

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Young woman's body found near State Forest Rd in Scarsdale in Victoria
9 months ago

Young woman's body found near State Forest Rd in Scarsdale in Victoria

Daily Mail  

Two men have been arrested after a young woman's body was found in a burnt out car on a bushland track close to where missing mum Samantha Murphy vanished. The body of the 23-year-old woman from Clunes was discovered near State Forest Rd, close to Scarsdale, south-west of Ballarat in Victoria, shortly before 10am on Friday, April 5. The body …

Ballarat community gathers to finish the run Samantha Murphy started before she suddenly disappeared in touching tribute
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ballarat community gathers to finish the run Samantha Murphy started before she suddenly disappeared in touching tribute

Daily Mail  

Almost 100 locals have gathered to finish the run started by mother-of-three Samantha Murphy before she went missing. Police have charged 22-year-old Patrick Orren Stephenson, an electrician and son of former AFL player Orren Stephenson, with Ms Murphy's murder. Ballarat mum-of-three Samantha Murphy was allegedly killed on her run in nearby Woowookrung Regional Park In a touching tribute, almost 100 …

Ballarat community gather to support the family of missing mother Samantha Murphy
10 months ago

Ballarat community gather to support the family of missing mother Samantha Murphy

ABC  

The Ballarat community gathered in mourning to support the family of missing mother Samantha Murphy who vanished from her home without a trace on February 4. Ballarat Mayor Des Hudson said the past five weeks had been an "emotional journey" for the community, encouraging anyone who was struggling to reach out for support. "We want to come together as a …

As Samantha Murphy's disappearance enters fourth week, Ballarat residents continue search
10 months, 2 weeks ago

As Samantha Murphy's disappearance enters fourth week, Ballarat residents continue search

ABC  

In short: Dozens of people joined a search on Saturday, saying they wanted to help find answers for Samantha Murphy's family. Dozens of people joined a search on Saturday, saying they wanted to help find answers for Samantha Murphy's family. Lois Abraham, whose husband has known Ms Murphy's husband Mick for three decades, said the community just wanted to help …

Samantha Murphy disappearance theories unhelpful, says The Missed Foundation's Loren O'Keeffe
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Samantha Murphy disappearance theories unhelpful, says The Missed Foundation's Loren O'Keeffe

ABC  

What is it like to have a loved one go missing? Ms O'Keeffe said it was important people in the Ballarat community remained hopeful and united in their support for the search and Ms Murphy's family. Ms O'Keeffe said it was important for everyone to gain an insight into what it was like when a loved one went missing. "It …

Samantha Murphy: Fresh tragedy strikes missing Ballarat mum's family
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Samantha Murphy: Fresh tragedy strikes missing Ballarat mum's family

Daily Mail  

The family of missing mum Samantha Murphy have been dealt yet another cruel blow with the death of her beloved dog Ruby. The sad fate of the family's lost dog can be revealed today - as the investigation into her disappearance continues Samantha's beloved dog Ruby has been euthanised after she was hit by a car in the days after …

Inside Woowookarung Regional Park where missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy often went running
11 months ago

Inside Woowookarung Regional Park where missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy often went running

ABC  

A sprawling bushland lies on Ballarat's south-eastern fringe — almost on the doorstep of where missing mum-of-three Samantha Murphy lives. Woowookarung Regional Park is one of the search areas for Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy. Ongoing search There is not a lot of CCTV in the area around Woowokarung Regional Park, where Ms Murphy was expected to run, so police are …

Missing Samantha Murphy: Criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro shares theories on Ballarat mum's disappearance
11 months ago

Missing Samantha Murphy: Criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro shares theories on Ballarat mum's disappearance

Daily Mail  

Tim Watson-Munro described Samantha Murphy's disappearance as a 'very odd case' and said nothing could be ruled out A respected criminal psychologist has raised the possibility missing mother Samantha Murphy may have had a stalker if her disappearance is found to be a result of foul play. The theory comes as camper Rebecca Agheli told Daily Mail Australia about a …

Samantha Murphy missing: Husband pictured smiling outside police station
11 months ago

Samantha Murphy missing: Husband pictured smiling outside police station

Daily Mail  

The husband of missing mum-of-three Samantha Murphy has been spotted speaking with police officers on Friday morning. Victoria Police Inspector Bob Heaney said detectives were relying on information coming from the public to help track down Ms Murphy's whereabouts. Samantha Murphy, 51, left her home on Eureka Street in East Ballarat, north-west of Melbourne, to go for a run in …

Samantha Murphy: Wild theories emerge after Ballarat missing woman completely vanished on a Sunday morning run - as her family address disgusting rumours
11 months ago

Samantha Murphy: Wild theories emerge after Ballarat missing woman completely vanished on a Sunday morning run - as her family address disgusting rumours

Daily Mail  

The mysterious disappearance of mother-of-three Samantha Murphy has spawned a slew of conspiracy theories, ranging from the wild and offensive to the plausible and possible. Samantha Murphy, 51, vanished while out for a 7.30am jog in the Woowookarung Regional Park beauty spot near Ballarat, Victoria last Sunday and hasn't been seen since Ms Murphy's family have attacked the online trolls …

Who is missing woman Samantha Murphy's husband, Michael Murphy - as she goes missing in Ballarat
11 months ago

Who is missing woman Samantha Murphy's husband, Michael Murphy - as she goes missing in Ballarat

Daily Mail  

The husband of missing woman Samantha Murphy is in 'more pain than anyone' over her disappearance, her family have claimed, as the search for the mother-of-three continues for a fifth day. Michael Murphy was seen speaking to police officers in a bush area on Wednesday afternoon, following his wife's disappearance in Victoria's Woowookarung Regional Park on Sunday morning. The search …

Missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy: Gut-wrenching moment daughter Jess breaks down - as husband Michael Murphy says 'people just don't vanish into thin air'
11 months ago

Missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy: Gut-wrenching moment daughter Jess breaks down - as husband Michael Murphy says 'people just don't vanish into thin air'

Daily Mail  

The eldest daughter of missing mother-of-three Samantha Murphy has broken down in tears as she pleaded for her mum to come home - five days after she disappeared. Jess Murphy joined Samantha's husband, Mick, in addressing the disappearance of the East Ballarat woman, who vanished after going for a jog near her home at 7am on Sunday. Addressing the media …

Ballarat missing mum Samantha Murphy: Mystifying clue in the final moment she was last seen before vanishing without a trace
11 months ago

Ballarat missing mum Samantha Murphy: Mystifying clue in the final moment she was last seen before vanishing without a trace

Daily Mail  

Missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy was wearing what appears to be an Apple Watch when she went disappeared, sparking hope the device might help detectives locate her. CCTV footage of Ms Murphy, captured on her own security system, shows the keen runner wearing black half-length leggings, a maroon/brown singlet and what appears to be an Apple Watch on her left …

Samantha Murphy, Ballarat East: CCTV video is released of missing mum-of-three as cops give update on 'items' found in bushland and her daughter breaks her silence
11 months ago

Samantha Murphy, Ballarat East: CCTV video is released of missing mum-of-three as cops give update on 'items' found in bushland and her daughter breaks her silence

Daily Mail  

Items of interest were found in bushland by search party Items discovered during a search for a mum-of-three who vanished on a morning jog have been found to not be relevant to her disappearance, in a heartbreaking development for her devastated family. The search for missing mother-of-three Samantha Murphy has entered day four New CCTV vision shows Ms Murphy leaving …

Samantha Murphy, Ballarat East disappearance: Mother-of-three's husband Michael makes shock appearance at crime scene at Woowookarung Regional Park
11 months ago

Samantha Murphy, Ballarat East disappearance: Mother-of-three's husband Michael makes shock appearance at crime scene at Woowookarung Regional Park

Daily Mail  

Items of interest were found on Wednesday EXCLUSIVE The shell-shocked husband of missing mum Samantha Murphy has been spotted speaking to police at the crime scene where a search team found items of interest. He appeared visible shocked speaking to officers Exclusive photos captured Mr Murphy speaking to a police officer at the boundary of the search area, where he …

Search for missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy continues, with items found in bushland not related to search
11 months ago

Search for missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy continues, with items found in bushland not related to search

ABC  

In short: Police on Wednesday discovered items of interest during their search for the missing Ballarat East mother, but later said they were not relevant to the case. Victoria Police say items recovered in bushland on Wednesday are not believed relevant to the search for missing woman Samantha Murphy. Victoria Police previously said the search area was based on data …

Ballarat East disappearance: Samantha Murphy's husband breaks silence as Canadian State Forest search of missing mum continues
11 months ago

Ballarat East disappearance: Samantha Murphy's husband breaks silence as Canadian State Forest search of missing mum continues

Daily Mail  

The husband of a mother-of-three who vanished after going for a run in a national park has broken his silence as the large-scale search entered its third day. He was pictured on Tuesday speaking with police as the desperate search continued Michael Murphy broke his silence about his missing wife on Tuesday The search for missing mother-of-three Samantha Murphy has …

Samantha Murphy: Search enters third day for runner missing in Victoria's Canadian State Forest near Ballarat
11 months ago

Samantha Murphy: Search enters third day for runner missing in Victoria's Canadian State Forest near Ballarat

Daily Mail  

The search for a mother-of-three who went missing after going on a run has resumed and is now in its third day. Samantha Murphy, 51, was last seen leaving her home on Eureka Street in Ballarat East, about 100km northwest of Melbourne, at 7am on Sunday. Samantha Murphy, 51, was last seen leaving her home on Eureka Street in Ballarat …

Ballarat East disappearance: Samantha Murphy still missing after heading off on run through Canadian State Forest
11 months ago

Ballarat East disappearance: Samantha Murphy still missing after heading off on run through Canadian State Forest

Daily Mail  

Mother-of-three went for a run in the forest A desperate search continues for a mother-of-three who vanished without a trace after heading off on a 20km run during a heatwave. Samantha Murphy, 51, was last seen leaving her home on Eureka Street in Ballarat East, about 100km northwest of Melbourne, at 7am on Sunday. It's understood she was planning to …

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