The Manhunt for Dezi Freeman: The Inquest Begins

The Manhunt for Dezi Freeman: The Inquest Begins

From The Trial: Australia by The Crime Desk

May 28, 2026 · 31 min · Season 2 · Episode 33

About this episode

Wayne Flower discusses the coronial inquest into the Porepunkah shootings and the death of Dezi Freeman with former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina.

This week Wayne examines the opening of the coronial inquest into the Porepunkah shootings and death of Dezi Freeman, who was shot by police after Australia’s largest manhunt. Joining Wayne is former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, to break down the new revelations, discuss police tactics, and the major questions now facing the coroner. Follow us on Tiktok @DailyMailCrime Follow us on instagram @TheTrialPod Subscribe to our YouTube channel @TheCrimeDesk Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world.  Email us thetrial@dailymail.com Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenter: Wayne Flower Producer: Sam Morris Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Wayne Flower

Guest: Charlie Bezzina

Topics covered

  • coronial inquest
  • Porepunkah shootings
  • manhunt
  • police tactics
  • homicide investigation
  • Dezi Freeman

Keywords

  • Dezi Freeman
  • Porepunkah shootings
  • coronial inquest
  • manhunt
  • police tactics
  • Charlie Bezzina
  • true crime

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Organizations: The Crime Desk, Daily Mail, Acast

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