Dezi Freeman's Final Moments Captured in Dramatic Police Standoff
Dezi Freeman captured his own final moments as it's revealed the double cop-killer recorded his last 23 minutes alive - before he was gunned down in a dramatic compound stand-off: 'Cowards - come and get me'
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Dezi Freeman recorded his last 23 minutes before being shot dead by police during a standoff near Thologolong, Australia. The inquest revealed Freeman taunted officers and fired at them after killing two police officers during a child sex offence investigation. His actions and the events leading up to his death are under scrutiny.
- 01Freeman recorded his final moments on his mobile phone, which included taunts directed at police and the sound of gunfire.
- 02He was wanted for the murders of Detective Leading Senior Constable Neil Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart-Hottart during a search warrant execution.
- 03Freeman looted the body of Senior Constable De Waart-Hottart after killing him, shouting derogatory remarks.
- 04The police attempted negotiations for hours before Freeman emerged armed, leading to a violent confrontation.
- 05Freeman had been on the run for seven months prior to the standoff, which involved a massive police taskforce.
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Dezi Freeman's final moments were recorded on his mobile phone during a standoff with police on March 30 near Thologolong, Australia. The inquest revealed that Freeman had been on the run for seven months after fatally shooting two police officers, Detective Leading Senior Constable Neil Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart-Hottart, during a child sex offence investigation. As police attempted to negotiate his surrender, Freeman taunted them, calling them 'thugs' and 'cowards.' After hours of failed negotiations, he emerged from a modified shipping container armed with a stolen police handgun, prompting officers to open fire. The recording captured his last words and the chaotic moments leading to his death. The court also heard disturbing details about Freeman’s actions after killing the officers, including looting De Waart-Hottart's body and making derogatory remarks. The inquest into Freeman's death will be held separately from the investigation into the officers' killings.
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The incident has raised significant concerns regarding police protocols during high-risk operations and the safety of officers.
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