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Six months after two police officers killed, will conspiracy theorist who ran into bush ever be found?

Six months after two police officers killed, will conspiracy theorist who ran into bush ever be found?

Summary

Six months ago, Dezi Freeman allegedly shot and killed two police officers in Porepunkah, Australia, then disappeared into the nearby bush. Despite extensive searches involving local and international teams, authorities have not found any trace of him. Freeman, believed to be involved with the sovereign citizen movement, might be dead, but authorities continue to search for clues.

Key Facts

  • Dezi Freeman allegedly killed two police officers in Porepunkah and fled into the bush.
  • Extensive manhunts have involved local, state, and international law enforcement teams.
  • Authorities offered a large reward for information leading to Freeman’s capture.
  • Freeman was part of the sovereign citizen movement, distrusting authority and rejecting the law.
  • Police suspect Freeman had help to avoid capture.
  • Victoria Police believe he might be dead, but no evidence supports this.
  • Freeman's true identity is Desmond Filby.
  • Over 2,000 public tips have been investigated with no confirmed leads.

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