Ivan Milat, and his cellmate, drugs baron George Savvas, were in separate jails last night after a daring escape plot was foiled. A joint task force, code-named Operation Bengal, raided the maximum security wing at Maitland jail just hours before Milat, Savvas and two prison accomplices planned to stage a break-out. "They were prepared to … Continue reading Ivan Milat and George Savvas – Attempted Escape ?
Anecdote from Supermax
Anecdote from The Sunday Telegraph, August 23, 2020 : “We were inundated with stories from former Corrective Service NSW prison staff. Our source swears the officer asked Ivan Milat if he had “been a good boy” before handing him a magazine. The scene was allegedly videoed on a hand-held recorder (used of force was to … Continue reading Anecdote from Supermax
“I Believe he’s a good man”
Two friends, a married couple who have known Ivan Milat for around 20 years, and who would prefer their names not be published, called him "a good mate. When you needed a hand, he was there," said the husband, pointing out the work Milat had done around their home. "You didn’t need to ask him. … Continue reading “I Believe he’s a good man”
Ivan Milat’s Pattern of Murder
In 1971, Ivan Milat was accused of the rape of Margaret Patterson but walked free following a 1-day trial. Following this event a pattern can be clearly identified. It might be coincidental, but there is a strong possibility that it is one key to his subsequent rampage. Milat entered into two stable relationships with women. … Continue reading Ivan Milat’s Pattern of Murder
Corrective Services officer about Ivan Milat’s years at Goulburn Supermax
Ivan Milat on the day of the verdict, July 27, 1997. ‘Frank’’, a career Corrective Services officer now in retirement who knew Ivan Milat during his years at Goulburn Supermax has no illusions about the backpacker killer. “I’d describe him as nondescript,” Frank tells me about the jail’s most infamous prisoner. “He was nothing startling, … Continue reading Corrective Services officer about Ivan Milat’s years at Goulburn Supermax
Interview with Ivan Milat, 1997
Ivan Milat's passport photo In October 1997, The Bulletin published an exclusive interview with Ivan Milat, the first since his arrest and trial. The interview was based on questions sent to him via letters and to which Milat replied. He warned them that the "real murderers" are still free and capable of further killings. He … Continue reading Interview with Ivan Milat, 1997
Interview with Shirley Milat, May 1997
Following Ivan Milat’s and other prisoner, George Savvas’ planned jail break, Savvas was found dead in Maitland jail on May 18, 1997. Ivan was moved to a segregated cell at Long Bay jail and was denied all visitors. "I’m not allowed to see Ivan and I don’t know at the moment whether or not my … Continue reading Interview with Shirley Milat, May 1997
Margaret Milat about Ivan
The Sydney Morning Herald interviewed Ivan Milat’s mother, Margaret Milat, before the verdict of the trial in 1996. She hoped beyond hope for a verdict of not guilty. "But if Ivan is innocent, then they’ll go and arrest Richard. They’re both innocent. They were living here when those murders were meant to happen. I did … Continue reading Margaret Milat about Ivan
Chalinder Hughes about Ivan Milat
Photo taken at the Metropolitan Remand Centre at Long Bay Jail. Chalinder Hughes was born near Delhi but left with her Hindu family when a year old to settle in the Midlands of England. In 1978, at age 17, she migrated to Australia with her English fiance, married him in 1985 but parted away a … Continue reading Chalinder Hughes about Ivan Milat
Ivan Milat first months in Jail
Ivan Milat and a fellow prisoner at the Long Bay Jail. Following his arrest on May 22, 1994, Ivan Milat was sent to the Metropolitan Remand Centre at Long Bay Jail while awaiting trial. Former prisoner Ian McDougall, who shared a cell with Milat for seven months, summed him up this way : "With Ivan … Continue reading Ivan Milat first months in Jail
