Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart drove to a Porepunkah property on an August morning in 2025. Those men were shot by Dezi Freeman and never came home. In this episode, we remember the bravery of the Victoria police officers who gave their time and lives to this investigation. The Hunt for Dezi Freeman is a six-part investigative podcast hosted by 7NEWS anchors Michael Usher and Crime Reporter Cassie Zervos. This is the full story of one of Australia's most extraordinary manhunts. *Connect with 7NEWS Spotlight online* Visit 🔗https://7news.com.au/spotlight 7NEWS Spotlight Podcast 🎧 http://smarturl.it/7NewsSpotlight Facebook https://www.facebook.com/7newsSpotlight/ Instagram https://instagram.com/7newsSpotlight/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@7news.spotlight 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands, including Sunrise, The Morning Show and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.