Australia Australia - Samantha Murphy, 51, Ballarat, 4 Feb 2024 *MEDIA, MAPS, & TIMELINES - NO DISCUSSION*

[imstilla.grandma]

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 run through the Canadian State Forest and was captured on CCTV wearing a brown singlet and black half-length leggings.

The mother-of-three has now been missing for almost 36 hours

Her 'upset and concerned' family hold grave concerns and described her disappearance as out of character.

Grave fears for mum missing for 36 hours

Samantha Murphy, 51, was last seen leaving her home on Eureka Street in Ballarat East, about 100km northwest of Melbourne, at 7am on Sunday. She's still missing 36 hours later.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Thanks to @StillDiggin

 

[RobinCAL]

Australia - Samantha Murphy, 51, last seen leaving her property to go for a run in the Canadian State Forest, Ballarat 100km NW of Melbourne, 4 Feb 2024 #5

I don't have GPS on my car..and I referred earlier here to a quote I saw on the cover of New Idea at the shops today, but I didn't attach a photo as I didn't have my phone with me when I went shopping. No apple watch, no airpods etc. and I'm not a crim.. so I imagine a crim would minimise their...

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[imstilla.grandma]

Detailed timeline of search here

Police inundated with volunteers on day two of search for Samantha Murphy

Anyone with information is urged to phone police.

www.thecourier.com.au

Police and the SES searched the state forest area behind the Buninyong Golf Club on Monday.

“The area of search isn’t completely remote, we are on the outskirts of Ballarat, and it’s not that far from urban areas as well,” MacDougall said.

Acting Inspector MacDougall said data received from Ms Murphy’s phone, which she had been carrying at the time, pinged near the golf course.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/samantha-murphy-headed-out-for-a-run-on-sunday-morning/news-story/232e37fbd23c4b2f116938d49e1e9785

Search area expands for missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy

The search for the 51-year-old mother focused on Woowookarung Regional Park and the bushland area near the Buninyong Golf Course yesterday, but has now expanded to Black Hill.

www.abc.net.au

• In short: Ballarat East woman Samantha Murphy left for her regular morning run on Sunday but failed to return home.
• Emergency services and volunteers have been searching bushland between her home and Buninyong 12km away, and have now added areas around Black Hill, closer to central Ballarat.

Search area expands for missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy

The search for the 51-year-old mother focused on Woowookarung Regional Park and the bushland area near the Buninyong Golf Course yesterday, but has now expanded to Black Hill.

amp.abc.net.au

Mine shafts in area:

https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/documents/visitor-guides-and-publications/woowookarung-regional-park/woowookarung-regional-park-visitor-guide.pdf?rev=e207c9600c2840759a9e41d5f5a22989

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Husband of missing Victorian runner makes shock appearance at crime scene

Police cordoned off an area just 500m from Samantha Murphy’s home and seized several items.

7news.com.au

Golf course became significant due to a rumour that her phone pinged near a golf course that was 11 km from her home. Today, that is unverified - conflicting reports.

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Missing mum Samantha Murphy the 'ideal victim' as disappearance grips Australia

A leading criminologist has revealed just why Murphy's case has resonated with millions across the country.

au.news.yahoo.com

Police give a major update on missing mum Samantha Murphy

Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad will today lead a targeted search of the Mount Clear area as part of their investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Ballarat East woman Samantha Murphy.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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[truthfinder2019]

Court hearings for man accused of murdering Samantha Murphy delayed due to 'huge' evidence brief

An "unprecedented" amount of evidence is causing delays in court for the matter of Patrick Orren Stephenson, accused of murdering Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy.

www.abc.net.au

In short:​

Patrick Orren Stephenson, 23, has faced court after being charged with the murder of missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy, who disappeared while on a jog over six months ago.

Mr Stephenson's defence and prosecutors requested a 12-week adjournment in order to go through a "huge amount" of evidence.

What's next?​

Mr Stephenson will remain in custody until the matter returns to court on November 14.

An "unprecedented" amount of evidence, including extensive CCTV footage, is causing delays in court for the matter of Patrick Orren Stephenson, accused of murdering Victorian woman Samantha Murphy.

The 23-year-old appeared before the Ballarat Magistrates' Court via video link on Thursday.

He wore a white t-shirt and occasionally glanced around the empty room he sat in, only speaking to acknowledge that he could hear the magistrate on a few occasions.

Mr Stephenson was arrested and charged with murdering Ms Murphy in March, more than a month after her disappearance.

 

[truthfinder2019]

Samantha Murphy mystery is starting to unravel

Whether it works or not, a mud-splattered phone found at a dam could finally help solve the mysterious disappearance of Samantha Murphy, almost four months to the day after she vanished.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[RobinCAL]

Major update on Sam Murphy's alleged killer

The man accused of murdering Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy has learnt when he will finally face justice.

www.dailymail.co.uk

“Appearing via videolink, the court heard dates for his murder trial had been secured in September.”