The Backpack Murders

In the early 1990s, a string of disappearances along Australia’s backpacker trails led investigators deep into the eerie silence of Belanglo State Forest. What they uncovered would shock the nation. This episode unpacks the life and crimes of Ivan Milat — the man believed responsible for the infamous Backpacker Murders. Through survivor testimony, forensic breakthroughs, and the relentless work of detectives who refused to give up, we trace how Milat was finally unmasked and why questions about his true number of victims still linger today. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Ivan Milat, Australia's 'Backpacker Murderer' Who Butchered 7 Hitchhikers Ivan Milat was convicted of murdering seven people. Could he have killed scores more? | New South Wales | The Guardian Ivan Milat inquiry: The clues that led to his arrest. Ivan Milat's family claim serial killer was framed for backpacker murders | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines