Dezi Freeman: The Hunt
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"A fast-turnaround 2026 release covering one of the year's biggest Australian police stories."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
- ✓Fans of Australian true crime and its unique landscape and culture
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
Dezi Freeman: The Hunt, a 7NEWS and LiSTNR co-production released as part of the Secrets We Keep strand, follows the case of two police officers shot dead in regional Victoria and the manhunt for the fugitive accused, who vanished into the bush before eventually being shot dead.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — The Final 24 Hours
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dezi Freeman: The Hunt
What is Dezi Freeman: The Hunt about?
Dezi Freeman: The Hunt, a 7NEWS and LiSTNR co-production released as part of the Secrets We Keep strand, follows the case of two police officers shot dead in regional Victoria and the manhunt for the fugitive accused, who vanished into the bush before eventually being shot dead.
Is Dezi Freeman: The Hunt worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want a manhunt case followed almost in real time". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. A 7NEWS and LiSTNR co-production on the manhunt for Dezi Freeman, wanted after two police officers were shot dead in regional Victoria.
Who is Dezi Freeman: The Hunt for?
Dezi Freeman: The Hunt is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode; Fans of Australian true crime and its unique landscape and culture.
What is the best episode of Dezi Freeman: The Hunt to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — The Final 24 Hours. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Dezi Freeman: The Hunt?
Dezi Freeman: The Hunt is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, 7Plus. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Dezi Freeman: The Hunt?
If you enjoy Dezi Freeman: The Hunt, you might also like: In the Dark, Serial, The Missing Cryptoqueen, Pipeline. See our full "Podcasts Like Dezi Freeman: The Hunt" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Journalistic, tense, gripping
- Episode length
- 30-40 min
- Episodes
- 5 episodes
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- Australia
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