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S01E04 The Backpacker Murders: Ivan Milat

The notorious backpacker murder case in Belanglo State Forest, located southwest of Sydney, has become a chilling chapter in Australian crime history. The gruesome killings of seven young individuals, primarily international travelers hitchhiking across Australia, drew significant global media coverage. Their remains were discovered in 1992, leading to the arrest and sentencing of Ivan Milat, who gained infamy as Australia’s most notorious serial killer. There are suspicions that Milat may have been linked to additional murders, and compelling evidence suggests he may not have acted alone in his horrific crimes.