DESI FUGITIVE: Cadaver Dogs Scour Bushland for Human Remains as Police Hunt for Dezi Freeman, Accused of Shooting Two Cops – But His Wife’s Daring Escape Raises More Questions Than Answers
- Dezi Freeman, 56, has been on the run for 36 days after allegedly shooting two police officers in Porepunkah, Victoria
- Cadaver dogs are now searching for human remains in the bushland as police scale back their search efforts
- A neighbour has come forward claiming to have CCTV footage of Freeman’s wife, Mali, meeting up with a family member to flee the area after the shooting
- The family’s oldest son, Koah, 20, has spoken out about the devastating moment he learned of the shooting, saying it was ‘just another random Tuesday’ for him
As the manhunt for Dezi Freeman enters its 36th day, police have deployed cadaver dogs to scour the bushland for human remains, raising fears that the accused cop killer may have met a tragic end. But in a shocking twist, new details have emerged about the daring escape of Freeman’s wife, Mali, who was on the property when the shooting occurred.
According to a neighbour, Naomi Wilson, Mali was seen meeting up with a family member on a dirt road about 30 minutes after the shooting, with at least two of their three children in tow. The neighbour claims to have handed over the home security footage to police, who are now investigating the claims.
Freeman’s oldest son, Koah, 20, has spoken out about the devastating moment he learned of the shooting, saying it was ‘just another random Tuesday’ for him. ‘I got a phone call and that was that really. It was from mum at the time. It was devastating,’ he said, his voice shaking with emotion.
As the search for Freeman continues, police are urging anyone with information to come forward. ‘We believe that someone in the community may know something about Dezi’s whereabouts,’ a police spokesperson said. ‘We urge anyone with information to contact us immediately.’
The latest development comes as police scale back their search efforts, with about 200 officers now involved in the operation. The search area has been expanded to include a rural property in Goomalibee, about 100km from Porepunkah, but so far, no signs of Freeman have been found.
Freeman, a self-described ‘prepper’, is believed to have a cache of supplies in the bush, making him a formidable fugitive. But as the days turn into weeks, hopes of finding him alive are fading. ‘We are doing everything we can to find Dezi and bring him to justice,’ the police spokesperson said. ‘But as time goes on, our concerns for his safety are growing.’