Porepunkah shooting: Two officers dead and another wounded after shooting at High Country property, Victoria, Australia #2

[Dr Samoht]

Looks to be painted in the bronze / gold colour that Gold Bus Ballarat used as a fleet colour . Christian Buslines took over the Gold Bus biz a while back … the bus we see here at Porepunkah I’m thinking could have been a past fleet disposal .

 

[Marg944]

Looks to be painted in the bronze / gold colour that Gold Bus Ballarat used as a fleet colour . Christian Buslines took over the Gold Bus biz a while back … the bus we see here at Porepunkah I’m thinking could have been a past fleet disposal .

Freeman had posted this pic on his socials, with his son in the pic also. The bus was originally white.

Family of alleged double cop killer reveal chilling end game

Freeman, 56, fled into the bush a week ago after a bloody ambush at his property in Porepunkah, about 300km north east of Melbourne.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[reepbot]

I didn't see this article already posted but it's quite interesting

Dezi Freeman's secret hideout is revealed

A remote sanctuary hidden deep within the rugged slopes of Mt Buffalo is where detectives now believe he vanished after allegedly killing two police officers almost three weeks ago.

www.dailymail.co.uk

I wonder if someone who's really good at geogussr would be able to find him?

 

[Lucy.D]

They’re back…..

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https://view.myairportcams.com/YPOK/showimagecamera1.php

I would certainly hope they don't have to go there each morning to see if any images were captured by the camera because it should be monitored from somewhere offsite.
Does anybody know what the international help police received was about.

I wonder if someone who's really good at geogussr would be able to find him?

I've never heard of it, so it's not likely to be me. But I nominate Marg944 for the job and I could perhaps get a spotting fee of say 5% of the reward money if successful.

 

[Someone8746]

I didn't see this article already posted but it's quite interesting

Dezi Freeman's secret hideout is revealed

A remote sanctuary hidden deep within the rugged slopes of Mt Buffalo is where detectives now believe he vanished after allegedly killing two police officers almost three weeks ago.

www.dailymail.co.uk

There is a Buffalo Creek in the area, I found it within twenty seconds of map scrolling.. did I misunderstand the article?

36.67947° S, 146.81768° E

Edited to add image of what look like similar rock pools as shown in the article..

 

[essareem]

Here you go @Marg944

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7548999866790300936

 

[Marg944]

Here you go @Marg944

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7548999866790300936

Oh thank you so much Essareem!! I’ve been dreaming about that thing!!! Haha!!! Thanks for finding the answer!!!

 

[essareem]

This new video from the Daily Mail explains how Mali and the kids got away, and what happened during the time between leaving the scene and presenting to the police station (apparently her older son picked them up down the road). Also touches on the skinny dipping event again (the reason for the historical CSA warrant)

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7548974665440513287

 

[Cryptic]

I wonder if someone who's really good at geogussr would be able to find him

I think so, but.... I don't think he or she would have to be really good. Rather, I don't think the Freeman is the consummate backwoods man he thinks he is. Little voices are telling met that the photos are not deep wilderness.

The US publishes a series of very detailed, small scale survey maps known as USGS topographic maps for every part of the US. They can be ordered on line for about $20.00. Does anybody know if Australia publishes similar maps?

We already know that the probably not so secret hide out it is on Mount Buffalo. Looking at the terrain, I would guess that:

- There is surface run off flowing off the mountain. When was the social media post made? That could give a hint as to whether the stream flows year round, or just during the wet season.

- Water, of course, flows to lower elevations. I think the stream direction in the canyon (fed by the rivulet next to the Freeman) flows into the direction of down to the canyon, then off to the lower left of the photo. The canyon then appears to connect to a series of ridge lines.

- What time of day was the message posted? Is it possible to roughly determine north, south, east, west based on sun. This can then be used to try to identify the canyon, likely stream, ridgelines etc

- The rock looks line sandstone or other soft sedimentary rocks (harder rock like granite erodes differently and would likely not have the "cup" features. Is sandstone like rock common on Mount Buffalo?

- The Freeman's hand is on what looks like an ATV throttle, or a bike? This could imply that the area is on, or near a trail of some sort. Likewise, Freeman does not have a pack for water / lunch. He does not look dusty, black gloves are clean. It looks like he just started out. So, maybe not that far up Mt. Buffalo?

- The Freeman mentions that the goobermint is trying to keep him out of his not so secret spot. Is the statement just symbolic drama? Or.... was the Freeman cited for say, taking an ATV on a walking only trail? Have certain trails been closed for maintenance. Of course, he would have ignored the possible closure, but still noted it?

- Sure enough, the remaining photo shows what looks like a home on a gravel road going higher up. No apparent power lines. Can that home be identified by police?

 

[Lucy.D]

Oh thank you so much Essareem!! I’ve been dreaming about that thing!!! Haha!!! Thanks for finding the answer!!!

@Marg944 Now that it's night time, it seems to be a bright light at the spot where you have noticed police attending each day (which I thought would have been a transportable camera on a trailer just like the one essareem pictured above) that shows up on the South West camera at Porepunkah Airfield. What do you make of that.

 

[Marg944]

@Marg944 Now that it's night time, it seems to be a bright light at the spot where you have noticed police attending each day (which I thought would have been a transportable camera on a trailer just like the one essareem pictured above) that shows up on the South West camera at Porepunkah Airfield. What do you make of that.

Lucy.D, did you manage to get a screen shot?

I just looked, and that camera is a blank screen now - whether it has been turned off or it is faulty, is anyone’s guess. But you could be onto something….. the other cameras are working, just not the one we are interested in.

 

[essareem]

Lucy.D, did you manage to get a screen shot?

I just looked, and that camera is a blank screen now - whether it has been turned off or it is faulty, is anyone’s guess. But you could be onto something….. the other cameras are working, just not the one we are interested in.

I just checked and this showed up

 

[Marg944]

I must have just been unlucky to catch the camera when it was out of action….

But from Essareem’s pics, it looks like there is a light attached to the camera set up. Which seems odd, it is like a beacon, and wouldn’t catch Dezi unaware, if that is their aim. You would think the cameras would be night vision capable. IMO

 

[sunspun]

I think the one at the airport is actually different to the one on top of the hill in the Daily Mail's video.

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I found two reddit posts with photos of similar getups, with people in Canberra asking what these are, and the replies say they are CCTV security / traffic monitoring cameras.

https://www.reddit.com/r/canberra/comments/1n4tqsu/what_are_these_cameras_used_for

https://www.reddit.com/r/canberra/comments/196b8m4/better_pics_of_theses_recent_cameras_on_canberra

Anyway not sure how accurate this is, so take it with a grain of salt, but I asked Grok AI about what a "microwave booster" is, and it's fascinating:

"a type of microwave-based imaging or detection system designed to enhance signal amplification and penetration for locating hidden individuals. These devices operate using microwave frequencies (typically in the 300 MHz to 300 GHz range) to emit low-power electromagnetic waves that can pass through obstacles such as walls, foliage, or dense bushland, where visible light or standard radar might fail. The waves reflect off objects or people, and the system processes the returned signals to generate images or alerts indicating movement, heat signatures, or even basic shapes behind barriers."

"How It Works

Signal Emission and Amplification: The "booster" aspect comes from integrated amplifiers that strengthen the microwave signals, allowing them to travel farther and penetrate non-metallic materials (e.g., drywall, wood, or light vegetation) without significant loss. This is similar to how a cellular signal booster amplifies weak radio waves for better coverage, but adapted for imaging rather than communication.

Detection Mechanism:

Active Mode: The device actively transmits microwaves and analyzes echoes (like radar). Differences in reflection from human tissue (which has high water content and scatters waves uniquely) versus the environment help pinpoint a person.
Passive Mode: It can also detect natural microwave emissions, such as those from body heat, combined with amplification for sensitivity in low-signal areas.
Resolution is typically diffraction-limited, meaning it can achieve images down to centimeters in ideal conditions, though real-world factors like wall thickness or motion reduce clarity."

"Typical Range and Capabilities

Line-of-Sight Range:

Microwave-based detection systems typically have a range of 50–500 meters for high-resolution detection of humans through obstacles (e.g., walls, foliage, or light cover). From an elevated position like a mountain, line-of-sight range could extend to 1–2 kilometers for detecting movement or heat signatures, assuming minimal interference.
With boosters (amplifiers), the signal can maintain strength over longer distances, potentially up to 5–10 kilometers for low-resolution detection in open terrain, but this sacrifices detail.


Penetration and Resolution:

Through non-metallic barriers (wood, drywall, light vegetation), effective range drops to 10–100 meters, depending on material density. For example, a 10 cm thick wooden wall might reduce range by 50%, while dense bushland could limit it further.
Resolution is diffraction-limited by the wavelength (1 mm to 1 m for microwaves). At 100 meters, it might distinguish a human-sized object but not facial features.


Environmental Factors:

Certain terrain, with dense forests, caves, and rocky outcrops, scatters microwave signals, reducing effective range to perhaps 100–300 meters for precise detection through cover.
Elevation on a mountain improves line-of-sight, potentially covering a wider area (e.g., a 1–2 km radius for basic motion detection), but weather like rain or fog can attenuate signals by 10–20%.


Police Deployment:

A unit on a mountain likely serves as a networked node in a perimeter system, scanning for movement or heat in areas where a person might be hiding (e.g., bushland, abandoned mines). It’s paired with other tools like drones and thermal cameras, which are less effective through solid barriers but better for open areas.
The device probably operates in the 10–94 GHz range (common for through-wall radar), balancing penetration and resolution. Higher frequencies (e.g., 94 GHz) offer better detail but shorter range (50–200 meters), while lower frequencies (e.g., 10 GHz) extend range but lose clarity."

So is that saying it sort of lets them see through objects (with limitations)? That is fascinating, as you said, if so!

 

[Marg944]

Essareem, your post that Sunspun is replying to has been removed….



But, yes, I agree with you Essareem, the mobile unit at the airfield looks different to the one that Jonica Bray shows on the video.

 

[Lucy.D]

In Western Australia police have recently started using what they call safety cameras to catch people driving using their phone or not wearing a seat belt. I don't know if they work at night and if they do I don't think they have a bright light. So do they use microwave?
The bright light at night at the airfield seems like a strange place to put a microwave camera that's checking out movement in the bush, especially with a bright light attached. Would it be part of the international help that police said they had received to catch Freeman?
The photo below is the new camera used in WA, which is of course different to the one at the airfield, but does it serve the same purpose.
At 11.16am local time this morning there were three different cars parked near the 'thing' at the Porepunkah airfield.
Maybe police are there trying to figure it out what the hell it is - not really IMO just kidding.

 

[essareem]

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/dezi-freeman-upset-about-drive-ban-discussed-being-shot-by-cops/news-story/3067f41784686199362ad9b176dde709

Article linked above mentions Dezi's legal battle to retain his driver’s license - was suspended for 2 years due to speeding 16km/h over the limit / mobile phone use / refusing a drug test. Despite appealing, license remained revoked until April 2026. Loss of license/living outside town made it difficult to meet family responsibilities. Also contains messages between Dezi & a friend in which Dezi says he is messed up from C-PTSD.

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Complex PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop in people who have been through prolonged and repeated trauma, particularly in childhood.

www.healthdirect.gov.au

 

[essareem]

Essareem, your post that Sunspun is replying to has been removed….



But, yes, I agree with you Essareem, the mobile unit at the airfield looks different to the one that Jonica Bray shows on the video.

It's mind-blowing technology. I had no idea they could do that. The microwave booster - not the camera. Just crazy in my opinion that they haven't found him yet. Makes me think, perhaps he is no longer in the area, or no longer with us.

 

[BrianM]

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7549320965285498130

New kayak theory from Jonica Bray Daily Mail

 

[BrianM]

Dezi Freeman's secret hideout is revealed

A remote sanctuary hidden deep within the rugged slopes of Mt Buffalo is where detectives now believe he vanished after allegedly killing two police officers almost three weeks ago.

www.dailymail.co.uk

This article from 2 days ago, I just don't understand this quote:

Daily Mail also understands investigators are now working with Meta in a desperate bid to gain access to Freeman's multiple social media accounts to find fresh leads as the 450-strong manhunt continues with seemingly no real progress.

It's been 2 weeks at that point, or more really, wouldn't they have accessed those before?