Dezi Freeman: The Hunt

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dezi Freeman: The Hunt is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, 7Plus. Search for it by name on any of those apps.

If you enjoy Dezi Freeman: The Hunt, you might also like: Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, In the Dark, Serial. See our full "Podcasts Like Dezi Freeman: The Hunt" page for more recommendations.