Porepunkah fugitive, 56, had been on the run after allegedly killing two police officers in Australian alpine region in August
Full story: Dezi Freeman shot dead by police
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The chief commissioner is asked about the fact that the most recent update from police regarding Dezi Freeman indicated that they believed Freeman was dead. He is asked if that was a genuine belief or a tactic.
Bush responds:
It’s a very good question because, you know, we have to follow every avenue of inquiry and there was a lot to suggest that Freeman had taken his own life. But I can tell you standing here that our investigators – that’s why they’re professionals – keep their mind open to every possible outcome and follow every possible lead.
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Author : Josh Taylor (now) and Stephanie Convery (earlier)
Publish date : 2026-03-30 01:44:00
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