A Sunbury man has faced court today in relation to the murder of Joshua Bishop.
Brandon Watts, 27, fronted Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday morning, after being charged Sunday night with Joshua’s murder.
He did not apply for bail.
Court documents reveal police will allege Watts murdered the 23-year-old between May 27 and May 28.
The charge follows the execution of a search warrant at a house in Erinbank Crescent in Westmeadows on Saturday, June 28, where human remains were discovered.
These remains, yet to be formerly identified, are believed to belong to Joshua.
Joshua was last seen on May 27 about 9.30pm by his housemates at Lalor Crescent, Sunbury. He was reported missing two days later by his mother.
His phone was last tracked to Broadmeadows Valley Park at 11.30am on May 27. Police searched the park in June, on June 16.
His disappearance was completely out of character, prompting the wide search for the Sunbury man and social media campaign.
On June 6, Joshua’s family spoke to the media and gave an emotional plea for their son to come home.
“We just want him to know we love him,” his father, Travis Bishop said.
Watts will next appear in court in September.
