Coronial inquests begin into the deaths of Dezi Freeman and two police officers he killed before going on the run. Multiple outlets report that the inquests officially start today, with procedures for setting timelines expected as the hearings get underway. The inquest relates to the shootings of Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart in north-east Victoria last year, and the subsequent death of Freeman. Outlets describe Freeman as the man who killed the officers and later died; in one report, court material includes remarks attributed to Freeman at the time of the incident. Another outlet reports that the inquest also hears allegations involving child sexual abuse made against Freeman, as part of matters raised in the proceedings. The reports do not provide further adjudicated findings at this stage, focusing instead on the commencement of the inquests and the scope of the hearings, which cover both the officers’ deaths and Freeman’s death. The inquest process is ongoing, and more details are expected as evidence is presented.