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
Transcript : Phone call between Ivan Milat and Caroline Milat
Ivan Milat, Caroline Milat and Bill Milat. With his permission, Caroline Milat, his sister-in-law (married to his brother, Bill) recorded some of her phone calls with Ivan following his trial, "Ivan gives me a phone call when he makes a request to use the phone and he has surprised me some mornings and he’s rang … Continue reading Transcript : Phone call between Ivan Milat and Caroline Milat
Evidence : Ivan Milat’s House
Following Ivan's arrest on May 22, 1994 and after securing the house located at 22 Cinnabar StEagle Vale NSW 2558, Australia, Ivan was taken back inside by two task force detectives while other officers carried out the search of the premises. The following is a list of the evidence found inside the house : Bedroom … Continue reading Evidence : Ivan Milat’s House
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
Inside Ivan Milat’s House
The house at the time of Ivan's arrest. Ivan Milat's house is located at 22 Cinnabar StEagle Vale NSW 2558, Australia. Ivan and his sister, Shirley, bought the land for $50,000 in 1992 and he started building the house with his brother, Wally. From Sins of the Brothers by Mark Whitaker and Les Kennedy : … Continue reading Inside Ivan Milat’s House
“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
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
Interview with Chalinder Hughes
Ivan Milat, 1997 The following interview was published in Who Weekly, August 5, 1996. At the beginning of their relationship Milat and Hughes often went to the movies, dinner or to visit members of his family. "He liked staying at home quite a bit because he was pretty tired from work. He took me to … Continue reading Interview with Chalinder Hughes
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
