Ivan Milat (blue shirt) in 1954, aged 10, with siblings (from left) Michael, William, Shirley, Mary and Alex holding Walter at their Moorebank home. Wally Milat recalled how other members of the family would get up late on a Sunday and laze around, but that Ivan would get up early and mow the lawn for … Continue reading Young Ivan Milat at his Moorebank home
Ivan Milat about the book “Fate”
In a letter dated February 6, 1998, Ivan shared his opinion about Neil Mercer’s book, Fate, Inside the Backpacker Murders Investigation : "I had a bit of a read of that book by Neil Mercer, Fate, Inside the Backpacker Murders Investigation, a series of thumbnail-type stories and quite obvious where the information came from. I … Continue reading Ivan Milat about the book “Fate”
Book : The Serial Killers by Colin Wilson
There’s only 3 pages about Ivan but it lacks accuracy: Not really a mistake, but concerning the 1971 rape charge, the book only mentioned that Ivan stopped at a petrol station and I think it’s important to tell that he stopped because Greta was thirsty and needed a drink, so he drove her to the … Continue reading Book : The Serial Killers by Colin Wilson
New Book by Ivan Milat’s Defense Attorney
Andrew Boe Andrew Boe, Ivan’s defense lawyer just published a book about his life and cases, “The Truth Hurts - An exposé of imperfect justice”. Took me a little while but I found a site shipping it overseas so I was able to order it! An anecdote from The Guardian : "Or the image Boe … Continue reading New Book by Ivan Milat’s Defense Attorney
“They’re watching me. They’re keeping an eye on me.”
Surveillance photo, 1994. In April 1994, a colleague of Ivan Milat, Don Borthwick, was interviewed by the Task Force Air. He arranged for the officer to conduct the interview at his office, Borthwick and Pengilly Asphalt Pty Ltd in St Clair. Said it was a routine enquiry. Ivan was one of many people they were … Continue reading “They’re watching me. They’re keeping an eye on me.”
2009 : Ivan Milat cuts off his finger
On January 26, 2009, Ivan Milat, in quite a gruesome way, cut off his little finger of his left hand, as a protest against the High Court. The following account is taken from the book, "Australia's Most Murderous Prison - Behind the Walls of Goulburn Jail" : The officer picked up the chunky envelope addressed … Continue reading 2009 : Ivan Milat cuts off his finger
Ivan Milat’s Younger Years
"These people like Milat are consummate actors," forensic psychiatrist Rod Milton, who advised Task Force Air during their 20-month hunt for the killer, said. They "present themselves as loving and kind and nice. It’s very interesting to think that some of these serial killers’ families, when they find out, sever all connections. Others closes ranks." … Continue reading Ivan Milat’s Younger Years
Violent Crimes that Shocked a Nation, Unsolved
Following Ivan Milat's arrest, police officers started searching the home he shared with his sister, Shirley. Among the items seized was this book, Violent Crimes that Shocked a Nation - Unsolved by Australian author and former Daily Mirror reporter, Anthony Barnao. The book was published in 1985 and is now out of print. The Canberra … Continue reading Violent Crimes that Shocked a Nation, Unsolved
Ivan Milat and Marilyn Milat-Tempest
Marilyn, Ivan, Paul, and Lynise Les Kennedy, author of Sins of the Brother, tracked down Marilyn Milat-Tempest, Boris’ ex-wife who had an 11-year affair with Ivan. She agreed to talk to him on the phone. He couldn’t get much out of her beside the usual, that she was still in love with Ivan despite what … Continue reading Ivan Milat and Marilyn Milat-Tempest
Ivan Milat’s victim, Margaret Patterson: “He’s genuinely nice”
In 1995, Les Kennedy met with Margaret Patterson who was picked up by Ivan while she was hitchhiking. She said to Kennedy that she forgave Ivan for what happened and was angry with her former friend for giving interviews in exchange of money. Margaret acknowledged that she has written to Ivan and even visited him … Continue reading Ivan Milat’s victim, Margaret Patterson: “He’s genuinely nice”
