Australian teen posts cryptic messages about missing people: Now her roommates have been arrested for murder

In a chilling twist to a growing mystery, Australian teen Phoebe Bishop posted or reposted a series of unsettling social media updates about missing people just days before she vanished. Now, her two roommates have been arrested for murder, sending shockwaves across the country and fueling intense speculation online.

Phoebe Bishop disappearance: What happened?

Bishop, 19, was last seen in late May 2025 in Gin Gin, Queensland, where she lived with two roommates. The aspiring photographer and university student had a modest but active online presence, often posting journal-style entries on Instagram and TikTok. But her final updates raised red flags for many of her followers.

Reportedly, in one particularly haunting post, Bishop shared, “My Roman Empire is how people who go ‘missing’ are still somewhere here on this earth, and just no one knows where,” according to Sky News Australia.

In another, she reposted, “Just wanna disappear until I feel okay”, “The world is too big to just stay in your hometown”, “Get lost and go find yourself”, and “I don’t care where we go just get me out the house.” And in a text to her aunt, she said, “If it goes to plan, I’m not coming back.”

Eventually, Phoebe herself stopped posting. When she failed to show up to class or answer messages, friends contacted authorities, sparking a missing persons investigation that has now taken a deadly turn.

Roommates arrested for murder

On June 3, police announced the arrest of Bishop’s two roommates, James Wood, 34, and Tanika Kristan Bromley, 33. The pair was taken into custody after detectives uncovered what they called “disturbing digital evidence” and forensic findings inside the apartment.

News reports confirm her body has not been located as of June 5, 2025, and that searches are ongoing, with forensic examinations of a Gin Gin property and vehicle.

Cryptic posts take on new meaning

In hindsight, Bishop’s eerie posts have taken on a terrifying new significance. Internet sleuths and true crime followers have been analyzing her TikToks and archived Instagram Stories, with some suggesting she may have had knowledge or suspicions about her roommates before she vanished.

The case has sparked national headlines and reignited conversations in Australia around youth safety, roommate dynamics, and the dark side of social media.

As of June 5, 2025, Clara Hensley and Jared Wolfe remain in custody. Police say more charges could be forthcoming as the investigation continues. They have not entered pleas, and their legal teams have not released public statements.

Anyone with information related to the Phoebe Bishop disappearance is encouraged to contact NSW Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit an anonymous tip online.