Remains found in search for Belgian missing since 2023
A bushwalker found human remains while searching for Belgian national Celine Cremer, who went missing in 2023 in the Australian island state of Tasmania, police said.
www.rte.ieI don’t have live access to the latest updates right now, but here’s what’s been reported recently about Céline Cremer’s case in Tasmania.
- January–February 2026 updates: Human remains were found in the area near Philosopher Falls as part of ongoing searches for Céline Cremer. Tasmanian police indicated the remains would undergo forensic testing to determine if they belong to Céline, and authorities paused some search activities while awaiting results.[3][4][9][10]
- DNA/forensic results: Reports note that DNA testing and forensic analysis were anticipated to confirm identity, with families being notified as appropriate, though exact timelines varied by source.[2][3]
- Context of the search: Cremer disappeared in June 2023 after setting out on a short bushwalk near Philosopher Falls. Her car was found at the trailhead, and extensive searches followed, including ground teams, helicopters, drones, and cadaver dogs, but little concrete evidence existed for years.[4][9][3]
- Public discussions: Media coverage through late 2025 into 2026 highlighted renewed interest as new evidence (phone data, remains) emerged, prompting renewed official involvement and community discussion.[1][6][3]
Illustrative timeline (high level):
- 2023: Céline Cremer disappears during a walk near Philosopher Falls; car found at trailhead; initial searches conducted.
- 2024–2025: Private investigators and investigators analyze phone data and GPS traces; no definitive identification yet.
- Jan–Feb 2026: Human remains found in the area; forensic analysis and DNA testing awaited; authorities paused certain search activities pending results.
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