Vadim de Waart-Hottart
Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart was a police officer who tragically lost his life in a shooting incident while executing a warrant related to historical child sexual abuse offences in Porepunkah. His death highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement in the line of duty.
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Vadim De Waart-Hottart is one of the fallen officers mourned by the community.
The single reported gunshot that might lead police to Dezi Freeman
Australia· 2025-11-08
Vadim de Waart-Hottart was one of the police officers allegedly killed by Dezi Freeman.
Porepunkah fugitive’s brother believes him dead after alleged police shootingsAustralia· 2025-10-06
Vadim de Waart-Hottart was shot dead while attempting to serve Freeman with a warrant.
Development in search for Dezi FreemanAustralia· 2025-10-01
Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart was allegedly killed by Dezi Freeman in August.
Eight NSW Police officers added to wall of remembrance in The DomainAustralia· 2025-09-29
Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart was farewelled in a chapel filled with mourners.
Images reveal moments before Dezi Freeman allegedly opened fire on Victoria PoliceAustralia· 2025-09-10
Vadim de Waart-Hottart was alongside Neal Thompson when he was killed.
Erin Patterson sentenced to life in prison; Trump booed at US Open final; pro-Palestine, pro-Israel groups clash at Bondi BeachAustralia· 2025-09-08
Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart was also murdered by Dezi Freeman during the incident.
Inside the Porepunkah property that put the Swifts in the middle of double police murder probeAustralia· 2025-09-06
Senior Constable Vadim De Waart-Hottart is being farewelled by loved ones and colleagues.
After 11 days with no sign of Dezi Freeman, some experts suggest he may no longer be alive
New Zealand· 2025-09-05
Sen Const Vadim de Waart-Hottart was one of the police officers killed by Dezi Freeman.
Ray taught Dezi Freeman about the bush. Later, he watched in dismay as his friend became ‘radicalised’ | Porepunkah shooting
United Kingdom· 2025-09-05
Vadim de Waart-Hottart was a Senior Constable with the Victoria Police who was tragically slain.
Rudd praises Albanese’s ‘warm’ call with Trump; Hundreds gather for funeral of slain Victorian police officerAustralia· 2025-09-05Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart was also shot and killed in the attack by Dezi Freeman.
Alleged Porepunkah police killer’s nephew describes descent into ‘gibberish’ conspiracy theoriesAustralia· 2025-09-04
