Human Remains Discovered After Four-Day Search

A four-day search for a missing Queensland mother came to a heartbreaking end after authorities located human remains in remote bushland, leading to a murder charge against her former partner.

According to the Queensland Police Service, officers were called to bushland near Redbank Creek, off Esk Hampton Road, at approximately 10:39 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, after human remains were discovered. A crime scene was immediately established while forensic examinations began.

Although formal identification is still pending, investigators believe the remains belong to 30-year-old Jana Armstrong, who had been missing since Tuesday, July 7, after she was last seen in Newtown, Queensland.

Former Partner Arrested and Charged

Following the discovery, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on West Street in Harristown, Queensland.

A 48-year-old man, later identified as Dharminder Singh, was taken into custody and charged with one count of murder, classified as a domestic violence offence.

Singh appeared before the Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Monday, July 13. His legal representative, Ramli Salehkon, stated outside court that his client denies the allegations and intends to contest the charge.

The Queensland Police Service has not released additional information regarding the ongoing investigation.

Investigation Timeline

Authorities believe Armstrong disappeared on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 7, after she was last seen on Gordon Avenue in Newtown.

The following morning, at around 6:00 a.m., her white Hyundai Kona was located abandoned at the intersection of Jellicoe Street and Gordon Avenue. She was officially reported missing later that day, triggering a large-scale missing person investigation.

Police later revealed that evidence linked to the abandoned vehicle became a critical breakthrough, allowing investigators to reconstruct the victim’s movements before her disappearance.

Police Reveal Alleged Sequence of Events

Detectives believe Armstrong was killed on the night she disappeared.

Investigators allege that the suspect transported her body using her own Hyundai Kona before driving to bushland near Redbank Creek. Police suspect the body was then discarded from a steep cliff, while the vehicle was later abandoned in Newtown.

Detective Acting Superintendent Michael Manago said the recovered vehicle became one of the most significant pieces of evidence in the investigation, helping officers retrace the events leading up to the suspected homicide.

The investigation remains active as forensic specialists continue gathering evidence.

Baby Was With Suspect During Investigation

Police confirmed that the couple’s 4-month-old son had been in Singh’s care while authorities searched for Armstrong.

The infant was with the accused when officers arrested him on the morning of Sunday, July 12.

In addition to the murder charge, Singh is also facing other alleged offences. He remains in custody, and the matter has been adjourned until October 1.

Family Appears in Court Seeking Justice

Nearly twenty relatives and close friends attended the court hearing in support of Armstrong’s family.

Among those present was her sister, Faith Isaacs, who carried Armstrong’s infant son into the courtroom.

Speaking after the hearing, Isaacs said the family wanted to stand together and witness the legal proceedings. She explained that appearing in court was something they believed Jana would have wanted.

Jana Armstrong: Age and Personal Background

Name: Jana Armstrong

Age: 30

Residence: Newtown, Queensland, Australia

Family: Mother of a four-month-old baby boy

Friends described Armstrong as a compassionate and caring woman whose greatest ambition was becoming a mother. According to her sister, she devoted every moment to caring for her infant son and rarely spent time away from him.

A close friend also remembered Armstrong as a kind-hearted person whose disappearance immediately raised concern because it was completely out of character.

Police Appeal for Public Assistance

Investigators continue to seek assistance from the public as they work to establish the complete timeline surrounding Armstrong’s death.

Police are asking anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage recorded on the evening of July 7, particularly along Esk Hampton Road, the New England Highway, or routes between Toowoomba and Esk, to contact Queensland Police.

Authorities believe any available footage could provide valuable evidence as the homicide investigation progresses.