Wife of Accused Cop-Killer Dezi Freeman Was at Scene of Deadly Ambush, Police Reveal in Shocking Twist
- Police confirm Amalia Freeman, 42, was present when her husband allegedly gunned down two officers in Porepunkah, Victoria
- Detectives are preparing a brief of evidence to potentially prosecute her for obstructing police during the incident
- Dezi Freeman, 56, remains on the run as the manhunt enters its second week, with police scouring over 100 properties in the Alpine area
Dezi Freeman’s wife was at the scene of the deadly ambush that claimed the lives of two police officers, a shocking new twist has revealed. Police have confirmed that Amalia Freeman, 42, was present when her husband allegedly gunned down Senior Constable Vadim De Waart-Hottart, 35, and Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson, 59, in Porepunkah, Victoria, on August 26.
Detective Superintendent Jason Kelly broke the news, revealing that a brief of evidence was being compiled to potentially prosecute Amalia Freeman for obstructing police at the time of the shooting. “I can confirm that she was present on the morning of the incident,” he told reporters.
Amalia Freeman and a 15-year-old were arrested during a raid at a Porepunkah home on August 29. The 42-year-old had been interviewed, and police were in touch with her solicitor in an attempt to garner a statement. “She’s got other matters on today, and we hope to progress our engagement with her going forward,” Kelly said.
The manhunt for Dezi Freeman has entered its second week, with police scouring over 100 properties in the Alpine area. Chief Commissioner Mike Bush defended the inability of police to find the fugitive, pointing to the challenging nature of the high-country search. “Everyone is leaning into this search because we must resolve it as soon as possible,” Bush said.
The local community is feeling the financial pinch as the hunt continues, with businesses in the popular tourist region grappling with the impact of the massive operation. Residents and tourists have been told to limit their movements through the area, leading to a 60% loss of income for local operators.
Despite the challenges, police remain resolute in their pursuit of Dezi Freeman. “This person needs to be in custody because of what’s occurred. They need to be held accountable,” Bush said.