One year after Samantha Murphy, 51, disappeared while on a run, police have reaffirmed their commitment to finding her remains. Extensive searches have already been conducted in various locations, but the investigation continues, with the scope now widening to include the Ballarat area based on new tips.
'We still believe we can locate her': Police issue fresh vow to find missing Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy one year on
When she failed to return home, where she was expected to attend a brunch, an investigation into her disappearance was launched.Ballarat man Patrick Orren Stephenson has pleaded not guilty to murder over the disappearance of Murphy, electing to fast track his trial. The search for her remains has spanned Enfield State Park, Canadian Forest and Buninyong Bushland Reserve and has involved Missing Person Squad officers, the dog squad, the mounted branch, search and rescue, air wing, SES, the AFP, local police and crime detectives.Multiple suburbs warned to leave as North Queensland smashed by rain
"We also know that Samantha's death has had an enormous impact on the Ballarat community, as well as the wider Victorian community.
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