Alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman posed as a firefighter to lure victims into his trap, according to footage obtained by media outlets. The suspect, who was originally known as Dezi Filby, remains on the run in Victoria’s north.
Freeman, 32, allegedly killed two police officers, Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart, last month. The victim officers were responding to an alleged sex crime at Freeman’s property when they were ambushed.
Police have confirmed that Freeman impersonated a Country Fire Authority (CFA) member in 2020, using the uniform to access restricted areas for photography purposes. He was a volunteer firefighter for seven years before resigning in 2014.
Freeman has a history of erratic behavior and made disturbing comments on social media before his arrest. In one email, he wrote: “The only good cop is a dead cop.” Authorities are still searching for Freeman, who is believed to be heavily armed and still at large.
Source: https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/crime/reporters-chilling-conversation-with-freeman/news-story/df458acae13b7421741fe120ffed143b