Dark Australia

The bodies discovered inside Belanglo State Forest revealed a level of violence that shocked Australia — and terrified the world.

In Part Two of this Dark Australia series, we dive deeper into the Backpacker Murders:
• the victims,
• the forensic evidence,
• the escalating brutality,
• the police investigation,
• and the psychological evolution of Ivan Milat.

As more graves are uncovered beneath the trees of Belanglo, investigators begin piecing together the horrifying reality of a serial killer hunting young travellers along Australian highways.

This episode contains detailed descriptions of violence, murder, and disturbing criminal behaviour.

Listener discretion is strongly advised

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DARK AUSTRALIA — Episode 1

Ivan Milat: The Backpacker Killer

Part One — Into Belanglo

In the early 1990s, Australia was seen as one of the safest backpacking destinations on Earth.

Young travellers hitchhiked freely between Sydney and Melbourne, trusting strangers along isolated highways and disappearing into the adventure of the Australian bush.

Then the bodies began appearing inside Belanglo State Forest.

In Part One of this extended series, we examine the early life and psychological escalation of Ivan Milat — the man who would become one of Australia’s most infamous serial killers.

From his violent upbringing and disturbing criminal history… to the survival story of British backpacker Paul Onions… we begin tracing the slow emergence of a predator hiding in plain sight.

This episode contains detailed descriptions of violence, murder, and disturbing criminal behaviour.

Listener discretion is strongly advised.