Yesterday, police launched an intensive search of the dense bushland within Enfield State Park, situated approximately 25 kilometers south of Ballarat, as part of their efforts to locate the remains of a missing mother of three.
The search continued today, focusing on areas around the park, which is about five kilometers from the dam where the 51-year-old woman’s phone was discovered back in May of last year.
Specialist police teams and SES volunteers were observed using shovels and rakes to methodically comb through the rugged sections of the forested area.
The authorities have urged the public to avoid the search zone as the operation proceeds.
Police have disclosed that new intelligence has led to the renewed search efforts, though they remain discreet about the source of this information.
As of now, it is not clear if any additional evidence has been uncovered in the ongoing investigation.
Murphy disappeared after leaving her home on Eureka Street, Ballarat, to go for a run on February 4 last year.
Police have probed bushland at Enfield State Park, which is about half an hour from the Murphy home, multiple times since the disappearance.
Patrick Orren Stephenson, 23, has been charged with her murder.
He has pleaded not guilty ahead of his Supreme Court trial in April next year.
