Alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman’s extreme and fanatical views existed for many years, say family and former friends

Luke Filby has complicated memories of his uncle Dezi Freeman.

“He was like an older brother for me growing up … we were pretty close in my younger days,” Mr Filby said.

“I remember him being great, awesome, kind of like a larger-than-life character when I was younger. I looked up to him…