In this episode of Crime Time, Inc., the hosts delve into the chilling case of the Backpacker Murders that shook Australia between 1989 and 1992. Seven young hitchhikers vanished, only to be found later in Belanglo State Forest, brutally murdered. The episode details the investigation, the discovery of key evidence, and the eventual capture of Ivan Milat, the man behind these heinous crimes. The hosts also discuss the immense toll on the victims' families and the broader impact on Australia's tourism industry. The case remains a haunting reminder of the unexpected dangers that can lurk in seemingly idyllic places.
00:00 Introduction to the Backpacker Murders
00:13 The Horrific Discovery in Belanglo State Forest
00:40 The Investigation and Emotional Toll
01:05 Paul Onions' Narrow Escape
01:43 Unmasking Ivan Milat
02:34 The Evidence Against Milat
03:56 The Trial and Verdict
05:02 Speculations and Unanswered Questions
06:30 Remembering the Victims
12:36 The Impact on Tourism and Safety Measures
13:32 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts
About Crime Time Inc.
Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode.
Whether they’re revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon don’t just talk about crime—they’ve lived it. Real cases. Real cops. Real talk.
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