Fugitive wanted over Australia police killings being helped, police say

Published: 9/1/2025
Fugitive wanted over Australia police killings being helped, police say
Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman, wanted for killing two officers, is being aided by community members, as police continue the manhunt. Freeman, a conspiracy theorist, escaped into bushland near his property in Porepunkah amid a sex crimes investigation. Despite appeals for his surrender and a week-long search, police have not located the 56-year-old, warning those sheltering him face serious charges. The case has raised concerns about handling threats from individuals like Freeman, known for anti-authority views and "sovereign citizen" beliefs.