Australia Samantha Murphy, 51, last seen leaving her property to go for a run in the Canadian State Forest, Ballarat, 4 Feb 2024 *Arrest* #9

[Sor Juana]

Another thought is: what if they suspect someone else was involved in her concealment. Could they have released the previous search locations and then sat back to wait to see if anyone else turns up afterwards. Maybe by not disclosing the location, they can see if someone with specific intel (ie. involved in concealment) turns up afterwards… I don’t know, just thinking outloud… and all IMO

What a clever idea to have someone "bird watching" there regularly... with a Glock in their pocket... I'm curious if the police analysed mobile data to determine who was in the area or nearby on the day Samantha disappeared.

 

[drsleuth]

As of Nov 2023 NSWPF has 4 cadaver detection dogs also known as human remains detection dogs .

1648 - NSW POLICE DOGS

There is not a particular breed ( according to linked article ) & you can see from the NSW Police Dog Unit facebook page that they are all breeds ( quite a few pics of retired cadaver dogs )

'A privilege being able to assist': Cadaver dogs are some of Australia's most specialised canines. How are they trained?

For those tasked with finding human bodies, the bond between specially trained cadaver dog and handler is vital — and the physical and mental exhaustion will likely be worth it, if it can bring closure to those grieving for a loved one.

www.abc.net.au

Police Dog Unit - NSW Police Force​

I think these are the current ones

Wags ( also DDD )


Tilly



Polar



Dotti

 

[iamshadow21]

As of Nov 2023 NSWPF has 4 cadaver detection dogs also known as human remains detection dogs .

1648 - NSW POLICE DOGS

There is not a particular breed ( according to linked article ) & you can see from the NSW Police Dog Unit facebook page that they are all breeds ( quite a few pics of retired cadaver dogs )

'A privilege being able to assist': Cadaver dogs are some of Australia's most specialised canines. How are they trained?

For those tasked with finding human bodies, the bond between specially trained cadaver dog and handler is vital — and the physical and mental exhaustion will likely be worth it, if it can bring closure to those grieving for a loved one.

www.abc.net.au

Police Dog Unit - NSW Police Force​

I think these are the current ones

Wags ( also DDD )
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Tilly

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Polar

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Dotti

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Look like springers and labs, to me.

 

[BreakingNews]

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Thanks, I tried to find photos. NSW has 4. This is probably them. The one on the right, I have seen.

Dogs can be so smart and trained so well.

 

[drsleuth]

'Life was really good, and then this': Samantha Murphy's husband speaks

www.9news.com.au

'Life was really good, and then this': Samantha Murphy's husband speaks​

Samantha Murphy functioned like "clockwork", so her husband knew something was wrong when she failed to return to her Ballarat East home on the morning of February 4.
After calling her mobile, with no answer, Mick notified police and began searching in nearby bushland.

"On that particular day, I was outside and thought she'll be coming up the road pretty soon," he said.
"Then she didn't.

"I just thought, 'Ah well, she might've gone a bit longer'. I went outside and said to the kids, 'Has mum come home yet?' and they said no. I thought that was a bit odd."

 

[Sher Lock]

'Life was really good, and then this': Samantha Murphy's husband speaks

www.9news.com.au

'Life was really good, and then this': Samantha Murphy's husband speaks​

Samantha Murphy functioned like "clockwork", so her husband knew something was wrong when she failed to return to her Ballarat East home on the morning of February 4.
After calling her mobile, with no answer, Mick notified police and began searching in nearby bushland.

"On that particular day, I was outside and thought she'll be coming up the road pretty soon," he said.
"Then she didn't.

"I just thought, 'Ah well, she might've gone a bit longer'. I went outside and said to the kids, 'Has mum come home yet?' and they said no. I thought that was a bit odd."

Thanks for posting this Doc.
After watching the interview with MM, the tiny miniscule (like .0001%) bit of possibility I thought he was involved has now definitely gone. This poor man is genuinely devastated at the loss of his wife and I don't believe he'll give up his search until she's found and laid to rest by the family.

 

[Nifty]

'Fight for justice': Snap rally held after alleged murders of three women

www.9news.com.au

 

[drsleuth]

Full video of MM

Mick Murphy opens up about losing the love of his life | Mick Murphy, the devastated widower of Samantha has opened up for the first time about losing the love of his life and the torment of speculation he... | By 9 News MelbourneFacebook

Mick Murphy, the devastated widower of Samantha has opened up for the first time about losing the love of his life and the torment of speculation he...

www.facebook.com

 

[MadDoc]

"Police Officer" Doggie Nose best

Or, as my in-laws call their cat: "Nostrildamus - The Nose that Knows."

 

[SouthAussie]

'Life was really good, and then this': Samantha Murphy's husband speaks

www.9news.com.au

'Life was really good, and then this': Samantha Murphy's husband speaks​

Samantha Murphy functioned like "clockwork", so her husband knew something was wrong when she failed to return to her Ballarat East home on the morning of February 4.
After calling her mobile, with no answer, Mick notified police and began searching in nearby bushland.

"On that particular day, I was outside and thought she'll be coming up the road pretty soon," he said.
"Then she didn't.

"I just thought, 'Ah well, she might've gone a bit longer'. I went outside and said to the kids, 'Has mum come home yet?' and they said no. I thought that was a bit odd."

The Age adds another thing that Mick said in the 9News interview .... (not included in the bits they played in the video in your link)

When Mick goes searching each day .. sometimes he may get a coffee and just drive around, other times he will walk for 1 or 2 or 4 hours looking for Sam ... he said he goes mainly around Yendon, over towards Bunninyong.

Mick Murphy spends hours every day searching for his wife Samantha

Samantha Murphy went missing in February. Her husband still walks through plantations and bushland every day, hoping to find her.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Dotta]

"Fresh heartbreak for Samantha Murphy's family as detectives make grim decision in the hunt for her body.​

Search crews have abandoned their latest hunt for the body of Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy without finding any trace of the missing mother-of-three.

On Friday, police returned to bush tracks near where the mother-of-three went missing on February 4 in Victoria's west.

But by 1.30pm the mission had been called-off, with the last of the Victoria Police dirt bike team seen loading their bikes into a trailer.

Police will not return to the bush tomorrow.

The unsuccessful search will come as another blow for Ms Murphy's long suffering family,
who are expected to take part in a rally against men's violence in Ballarat on Friday evening."

Fresh heartbreak for Samantha Murphy family as cops make grim decision

Search crews have abandoned their latest hunt for the body of Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy.Â

www-dailymail-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org

 

[Tweet57]

Enough is enough . Time to reveal where Sam’s body is. Stop being so bloody selfish for once. Consider Sam’s family first and foremost. It’s time for her to be laid to rest with dignity. And also do it for your own family. Nothing or nobody can change what happened in the past, but only you can change what happens next.
Just do the right thing please.

 

[Dotta]

Well...
What a letdown

I'm beginning to suspect there is something more to this case.

Considering the accused's stubborn silence and his family suddenly leaving in haste and secrecy.

JMO

 

[Cliff Hardy]

Considering the accused's stubborn silence and his family suddenly leaving in haste and secrecy.

JMO

I missed that development. Has the Stephenson family moved out of their home?

 

[SouthAussie]

It is a bit reminiscent of the big community protest walk after Jill Meagher was murdered in Melbourne. imo


Hundreds of Ballarat residents marched through the streets of the city on Friday evening, calling for action on violence against women following months of tragedy.

Mick Murphy, husband of Samantha Murphy, thanked the Ballarat community for turning up in numbers.

"Tonight means a lot, not just to me but to the community and to the people that have lost their loved ones over the last couple of months," Mr Murphy said.

Hundreds in Ballarat call for an end to violence against women, as shadows of three major tragedies loom

Hundreds attend a rally in Ballarat, pushing to bring an end to gendered violence in Australia after the deaths of Rebecca Young, Samantha Murphy and Hannah McGuire.

www.abc.net.au

 

[LozVic]

Watching Mm tonight on the news was heartbreaking he had clearly been trying to hold it together in his early media interviews and just couldn’t any more , if the accused has any human bone in his body or love for his own mother I really hope this will humanise her as a loving wife and mother like his own and hoping he was watching and he starts talking probably just wishful thinking thou IMO

 

[Dotta]

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It is a bit reminiscent of the big community protest walk after Jill Meagher was murdered in Melbourne. imo


Hundreds of Ballarat residents marched through the streets of the city on Friday evening, calling for action on violence against women following months of tragedy.

Mick Murphy, husband of Samantha Murphy, thanked the Ballarat community for turning up in numbers.

"Tonight means a lot, not just to me but to the community and to the people that have lost their loved ones over the last couple of months," Mr Murphy said.

Hundreds in Ballarat call for an end to violence against women, as shadows of three major tragedies loom

Hundreds attend a rally in Ballarat, pushing to bring an end to gendered violence in Australia after the deaths of Rebecca Young, Samantha Murphy and Hannah McGuire.

www.abc.net.au

Thanks for the link.

I love the photos as each means more than 1000 words for me!















My heart is in Ballarat now.

 

[Dotta]

" 'You start second-guessing yourself.

I know I’ve done nothing wrong,
but there’s these little voices in your head, you know, saying different things.
It wasn’t a good time
and I wouldn’t wish it on anybody.

This whole scenario, you wouldn’t wish it on your worst enemy.

I’ve just tried to be strong throughout it for the kids and family and community'.

Mick said Samantha loved to run through the bushland, much more than on the streets.

'She’s ... walked and walked and then she got fitter and started running and … running further and further.

It was just, it was what she loved to do',
he said.

'With her disappearance,
she has gone doing something that she really enjoyed.

So that’s one positive,
I suppose, that we can take out of it'."

Samantha Murphy: Mick Murphy still searching for his wife in Ballarat bushland

amp-smh-com-au.cdn.ampproject.org

 

[iamshadow21]

Thanks for the link.

I love the photos as each means more than 1000 words for me!

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My heart is in Ballarat now.

Great pic of Sissy in an Aboriginal (Always Was) jumper with a megaphone, too.

 

[ScottToorak]

If the accused is found guilty of murder the fact he is not cooperating with police in the search for SM's remains will mean life behind bars in my opinion. I hope I am correct.