Second week of hearings begin

One of the two main features of last week’s testimonies was an insight into the mindset and downward spiral of cop-killer Ricky Maddison.

He was depressed, alone, broke, prone to wild mood swings and consumed by a loathing of authorities and his former partner in his final hours.

The day he killed Senior Constable Forte, Maddison called Toowoomba police station and ranted about the manhunt for him and the allegations made by his former partner.

“I haven’t seen my family, I have lost everything … You have financially ruined me,” Maddison said.

Inspector Sharee Cumming was one of the on-scene commanders and remained…