Подозреваемого в убийстве Сэм Мёрфи отпустили из больницы после инцидента в тюрьме

Samantha Murphy’s alleged killer released from hospital after incident Patrick Stephenson, the man charged with the alleged murder of Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy, has been discharged from hospital after undergoing a medical assessment. Stephenson was taken to hospital from the Melbourne Assessment Prison – where he is being held while awaiting trial – on Friday following an incident at the correctional facility. The 25-year-old spent a short period of time in the hospital before being returned to the prison, according to a source familiar with the situation but unable to speak publicly. Stephenson was charged in March 2024 with one count of murder over Murphy’s disappearance the previous month. The 51-year-old mother of three vanished while out on a run. Stephenson has pleaded not guilty to the charge. His trial is currently listed to begin on August 31. Murphy’s family reported her disappearance to police on February 4, 2024, after she failed to attend a brunch. She had earlier left her Ballarat East home for an morning trail run in the Woowookarung Regional Park, formerly known as Canadian State Forest. She was captured in CCTV footage outside her Blairs Lane home, dressed in a maroon singlet and black running tights. Police continue to look for her remains, despite extensive searches by police and members of the public. If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact Lifeline 131 114, or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636. Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.