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The night I hid from Ivan Milat | 5
Trapped beneath a caravan with a killer nearby - former undercover cop Roy speaks publicly for the first time about his covert mission inside Ivan Milat’s property. Tasked with planting listening devices, he discovered a caravan filled with weapons before being forced to hide beneath it as Milat returned home. In this gripping account, Roy reveals the dangers of the operation, his belief that Milat didn’t act alone, and the lasting toll it took on him. CrimeX+ subscribers enjoy access to MILAT UNTOLD early and ad-free. The Missing Australia: MILAT UNTOLD is a podcast from True Crime Australia. For videos and articles, visit themissingaustralia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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20 years of letters to Ivan Milat | 4
What crucial clues does a killer spill to their pen pal? Criminologist Amanda Howard spent two decades communicating with jailed serial killer Ivan Milat, gaining his trust through years of letters. She uncovered his claims of innocence, his disdain for lead investigator Clive Small, and rare glimpses of his human side. In this episode, Amanda shares excerpts from Milat’s letters, his chilling mindset, and why she also believes he may have had more victims than officially recorded. CrimeX+ subscribers enjoy access to MILAT UNTOLD early and ad-free. The Missing Australia: MILAT UNTOLD is a podcast from True Crime Australia. For videos and articles, visit themissingaustralia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Searching for Joanne and Caroline | 3
Two women set off on an adventure, never to be seen again. Former Detective Neville Scullion speaks publicly for the first time about leading the investigation into the disappearance of British backpackers Joanne Walters and Caroline Clarke, whose bodies were found months after their April 1992 disappearance in the Belanglo State Forest. He coordinated with British authorities and faced the heartbreaking task of informing the victims' families. Neville reflects on the brutality of the case, the unprecedented efforts to find the girls, and the lasting impact it had on his life. He believes Milat left far more victims in unmarked graves than he was ever held to account for. CrimeX+ subscribers enjoy access to MILAT UNTOLD early and ad-free. The Missing Australia: MILAT UNTOLD is a podcast from True Crime Australia. For videos and exclusive articles, visit themissingaustralia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Did Milat kill Keren Rowland? | 2
Acting on a desperate plea from her family, retired Detective Hugh Hughes has spent years investigating the unsolved 1971 murder of Keren Rowland, his wife’s cousin. He believes Keren was one of Ivan Milat’s earliest victims, citing Milat’s presence in the area and key similarities to his known crimes. Frustrated by what they see as police inaction, the family is still fighting for answers more than half a century on. CrimeX+ subscribers enjoy access to MILAT UNTOLD early and ad-free. The Missing Australia: MILAT UNTOLD is a podcast from True Crime Australia. For videos and exclusive articles, themissingaustralia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The overlooked report | 1
Former Detective Paul Gordon uncovered the Paul Onions report - the lead that should have cracked the case wide open. But within weeks of joining Task Force Air, he was told to look for reasons why Ivan Milat wasn’t the killer, despite the evidence. In this interview, Detective Gordon recalls the moment he named Milat as a suspect, the frustrations inside the taskforce, and the six square metres of files he sifted through to find the truth. CrimeX+ subscribers enjoy access to MILAT UNTOLD early and ad-free. The Missing Australia: MILAT UNTOLD is a podcast from True Crime Australia. For videos and exclusive articles, visit themissingaustralia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Someone, somewhere, knows something. Almost 38,000 missing people are reported to police every year in Australia; that’s one every 14 minutes. Some do not return home. For their families, it’s a never-ending nightmare. For police, the search for answers can sometimes last for decades. The Missing Australia exists to change this. Presented by former police officer Meni Caroutas, it aims to break new ground on these cold cases – because there’s always someone out there who knows what happened to a missing person. The challenge is to find them. For more on the cases we cover: themissingaustralia.com.au To contact the team, email us on: [email protected] The Missing Australia is made possible by subscribers to Crime X+ Subscribers get the episodes two weeks early and ad-free, as well as bonus content. Theme song: Vicky Vox - I will be gone

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