Full Story Australia’s most notorious fugitive: where is Dezi Freeman?
Nov 26, 2025
Nino Bucci, a Justice and courts reporter for The Guardian, dives into the chilling case of fugitive Dezi Freeman, who remains on the run after a violent incident in Porepunkah. He paints a vivid picture of the town's tense atmosphere, where residents are gripped by fear. Bucci explores police theories about Freeman's possible whereabouts and the challenges faced during the manhunt, including the use of drones. He also touches on bizarre conspiracy theories surrounding Freeman, leaving listeners questioning the complex layers of this ongoing mystery.
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Local Knowledge Aids Disappearance
- Freeman disappeared easily because he knew the Mount Buffalo area intimately and fled into dense bushland.
- His familiarity with the land made vanishing plausible despite large police efforts.
Town's Beauty Turned Uneasy
- Locals described the area as beautiful but its vastness now feels threatening after the shootings.
- Residents say the wilderness that attracted them now carries a sinister air because Freeman vanished into it.
Three Plausible Outcomes
- Police outline three scenarios: Freeman sheltered locally, deceased with unrecovered remains, or escaped the region.
- No confirmed sightings or traces make each scenario plausible and the case enigmatic.
