Family confirm death of 'beautiful' mum missing in Outback for months
Share and Follow

Queensland mum Tayla Spies has been remembered by her family as their ‘beautiful girl’ after her sister confirmed her death.

Queensland police have confirmed the human remains are that of the missing mum.

The family of missing Queensland mum Tayla Spies have confirmed her death. (Supplied)

“It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the devastating loss of our beautiful Tayla,” read a Facebook post from Tayla’s sister Rebecca Spies.

“Although she may no longer be here with us, she will always be in our hearts and I will carry her with me wherever I go.”

She thanked the  Australian public for the support the Spies family have received in the 63 days sinceTayla disappeared.

“We truly will be forever grateful to our family and friends for surrounding us, supporting us, picking us up when we fell down and for never letting us walk one step of this alone,” she wrote.

“Tayla was and always will be so incredibly loved, more than she would ever know. Please bear with us as we grieve and navigate through this excruciating loss as a family.

“Again, from the bottom of our heart, thank you all. Fly high and rest easy now our beautiful girl.”

Tayla failed to return to her home in Roma after a weekend away in Dalby in February.

She was last seen on CCTV at a service station in Condamine.

This is the last known footage of Tayla Spies, at a service station in Condamine. (Queensland Police)

Her 2017 Toyota HiLux was later discovered on a property off Yuleba-Surat Road in Noorindoo, about 40 kilometres north-east of Surat.

The car was found locked and with some of Tayla’s belongings inside, including a pink shirt she was wearing in the CCTV footage.

Detective Chief Inspector Garry Watts said the human remains were found about one kilometre from Tayla’s ute.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 21: A general view of Bondi Beach at dawn as early light breaks on December 21, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Life slowly returned to normal at Bondi Beach, with people from all walks of life still paying respects and tributes as raw grief and funerals gave way to quiet commemorations. Police say at least 16 people, including one suspected gunman, were killed and more than 40 others injured when two attackers opened fire near a Hanukkah celebration at the world-famous B

Australians Commemorate One Week Since Tragic Bondi Incident That Claimed 15 Lives

As the clock strikes 6:47 pm AEDT, marking exactly one week since…
Pope Leo summons world's cardinals for 'significant' meeting

Pope Leo Convenes Global Cardinals for Pivotal Summit: A Historic Gathering in Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for two days of…
David Walliams

David Walliams Speaks Out: Addressing Allegations After Publisher Split

David Walliams, a renowned British children’s author and comedian, has refuted claims…
Patients with an aggressive form of breast cancer could soon save thousands of dollars every month as the government prepares to cover the cost of crucial medication.

Breakthrough Cancer Drug Gains Approval for Inclusion in Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

Patients battling an aggressive form of breast cancer are poised to benefit…
PM orders review into law enforcement and intelligence agencies

Prime Minister Initiates Comprehensive Review of Security and Intelligence Agencies

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a review will be conducted into…

Australia’s Rising Terror Threat: Global Events Heighten National Vulnerability

As the first shots rang out on Sunday afternoon, Francisco “Paco” Chumacero…
NSW Premier Chris Minns

Premier Condemns Planned Protests Amidst Ongoing Crisis: ‘Respect Those in Mourning

Chris Minns, who is pushing for parliament to grant “extraordinary powers” to…

Unraveling the Mystery: Insights into the Bondi Gunmen’s Philippine Connection

Part of the investigation into Sunday’s Bondi Beach massacre involves the trip…