May 15, 1998 : That morning of my arrest and the circumstances the police used to justify it. Paul Onions (crown witness} was given 13 photos to look at and he chose me.He had no choice - I was the only one with the blackhair and the type of moustache, similar to the description he … Continue reading Statement of Innocence by Ivan Milat
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”
Letter to Chalinder : December 06, 1995
Ivan Milat’s letter to his girlfriend, Chalinder Hughes, from Long Bay Jail. The spelling mistakes are his. My dear Chalinda Hello my love, I am well and hope you are…It has been a long time for us and you have been with me all the way, which I am so glad. I am torn between my … Continue reading Letter to Chalinder : December 06, 1995
Letter to Chalinder : September 27, 1994
Ivan Milat’s letter to his girlfriend, Chalinder Hughes, from Long Bay Jail. The spelling mistakes are his. THOUGHT ABOUT YOU FOR DAY'SPosted 27-9-94My dearist Chalinda,Hi, my love another week away from you. I find it hard not to think of you most of the time, that isnt a problem I find it give's me some feeling … Continue reading Letter to Chalinder : September 27, 1994
Letter to Chalinder : July 20, 1994
Ivan Milat’s letter to his girlfriend, Chalinder Hughes, from Long Bay Jail. The spelling mistakes are his. Ivan spelled her name “Chalinda” and used to call her “Cylinder” because he couldn’t pronounce her name. My dear ChalindaHi how are you. I am OK, as you know I got your letter yesterday don't worry about what them … Continue reading Letter to Chalinder : July 20, 1994
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
Letter to Chalinder : July 16, 1994
Ivan Milat, January 1994. Ivan Milat’s letter to his girlfriend, Chalinder Hughes, from Long Bay Jail. The spelling mistakes are his. Ivan spelled her name "Chalinda" and used to call her "Cylinder" because he couldn't pronounce her name. Saturday 16.7.94Post? 18.7.94My dear Chalinda,Hi I miss you so much today when you arrived it felt like … Continue reading Letter to Chalinder : July 16, 1994
Unconfirmed Victims : Gillian Jamieson and Deborah Balken
Gillian Jamieson and Deborah Balken. Gillian Janine Jamieson and Deborah Susan Balken, both 19, were last seen on July 12, 1980, at the Toll Gate Hotel, North Parramatta, and then heard of by a phone call from Wollongong. They planned to hitchhike from Thirroul station, near Wollongong, to Sydney. The deputy state coroner Carl Milovanovich … Continue reading Unconfirmed Victims : Gillian Jamieson and Deborah Balken
Letter to Chalinder : March 6, 1995
Ivan made the personalized letterhead in jail. Ivan Milat’s letter to his girlfriend, Chalinder Hughes, from Long Bay Jail. The spelling mistakes are his. 6-3-95 Chalinda my love Good evening. I hope you had a nice day. I assume it is Wensday but could be Tuesday. Who care anyway. Again another lost weekend this last … Continue reading Letter to Chalinder : March 6, 1995
Ivan Milat’s Final Letter
Ivan Milat, right, with his brother Bill on the left at Wombeyan Caves in 1991. Ivan Milat died in a hospital bed at Sydney’s Long Bay Jail on October 26, 2019. Before his death he sent a final letter to his family asking them to let the NSW government pay for his funeral. His wish … Continue reading Ivan Milat’s Final Letter
