7am Dezi Freeman: from family photographer to alleged cop killer
Sep 23, 2025
Join Cam Wilson, an associate editor at Crikey, as he delves into the troubling online history of Dezi Freeman, the accused gunman in a recent police shooting. Cam uncovers Freeman's transformation from a family-oriented nature lover to expressing violent anti-police sentiments, fueled by conspiracy theories and COVID-related frustrations. He discusses the alarming overlap between doomsday preppers and sovereign citizens and highlights patterns of online radicalization that can lead to real-world violence. A chilling exploration of a troubling trend!
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Slow Drift From Nature Photos To Conspiracy
- Cam Wilson traces Freeman's Facebook from nature photos to conspiratorial posts over close to a decade.
- Early posts seemed normal but contained a persistent distrust of the legal system that later intensified.
Wilderness Skills Supported Evasion
- Freeman's comfort in wilderness and prepper interests made evasion plausible during large-scale searches.
- His familiarity with rugged terrain and prepper networks likely aided his capacity to avoid capture.
Political Shift Fueled By MRA Content
- Freeman's timeline shows a clear political shift as he began sharing MRA and conservative figures.
- He amplified narratives about family court bias and men's rights before moving toward harsher anti-authority views.
