Conspiracists create theories to avoid ‘uncomfortable truth’ about Queensland shooting, expert says

Elise Thomas says people often seek to explain away what really happened when a violent event occurs

Experts say chilling videos posted by the couple at the centre of the deadly Queensland shooting have sparked conspiracy theories about the tragedy being a “cover-up” or “false flag” event.

Conspiracists have spent countless hours on encrypted apps and online forums for more than a week, attempting to present an alternative reality of the shooting that left two officers and a neighbour dead.

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