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25 May 2026
The investigation into the deaths of two police officers and a suspect is uncovering new details about the events leading to the tragedy. Senior Constable Vadmin de Waart-Hottart and Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson were killed in August 2025 while executing a search warrant at Dezi Freemans property. The warrant was issued following allegations of a sexual assault involving a child and an attempt to involve a child in creating abusive material. Freeman, who was fifty-six, led authorities on a seven-month manhunt before being killed by police. The coroners court is now holding hearings to determine the circumstances of all three deaths and prevent future incidents. Authorities are also investigating whether Freeman received assistance during his evasion and whether video footage of the final confrontation will be released. The ongoing inquest will provide a comprehensive understanding of this complex case and inform future police procedures. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a59689520f7abfad
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