Search for Missing Samantha Murphy Continues

The search for missing mother-of-three, Samantha Murphy, who vanished on February 4, has seen extensive efforts from Victoria Police, NSW Police, and the Australian Federal Police. Despite scouring rugged and dangerous terrain near Ballarat, including Enfield State Forest and Woowookarung Regional Park, her body has not been found. Patrick Stephenson, 23, was charged with her murder in March but has not revealed any information about her whereabouts. Recent searches have focused on a new area near Grenville without success, although her phone was found in May near a dam in Buninyong. Weather conditions and treacherous terrain, including unmapped mine shafts, have complicated the search efforts. The investigation remains ongoing, and the public is advised to stay away from search areas.