[Part 5 of 5]

Accused serial killer, 51-year-old Ivan Milat sat motionless before the court dressed in a navy suit, white shirt and grey checkered tie. He sported a fresh, neat hair cut and his face was cleanly shaven. Above his seat, a small perspex screen had been fitted to protect him from anything that may be hurled towards him from the public gallery. He kept his gaze averted from the gallery at all times and expressed no concern, with some witnesses detecting a hint of a smile on his face…

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CREDITS

NARRATION:

Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

EPISODE:

Episode researched by the Anonymous Host

Episode written by Elsha McGill 

MUSIC:

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com

All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn 

OTHER:

Logo design by Paulina Szymanska 

RESOURCES

BOOKS:

Highway to Nowhere – Richard Shears

Fate – Neil Mercer

Belanglo: the next chapter – Roger Maynard

Sins of the brother – Mark Whittaker and Les Kennedy

Milat, Inside Australia’s biggest manhunt – Clive Small and Tom Gilling

R V Milat, a case study in cross-examination – Dan Howard

John Marsden, I am what I am – John Marsden

NEWSPAPERS ARCHIVES:

Extensive articles from ‘The Age’ and ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’ newspapers published between 1989 and 1998 were utilised to compile these episodes. The articles were accessed via the website, www.newspapers.com.

VIDEOS:

Crimes that shook the world – The backpacker murderer

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[Part 5 of 5]

Accused serial killer, 51-year-old Ivan Milat sat motionless before the court dressed in a navy suit, white shirt and grey checkered tie. He sported a fresh, neat hair cut and his face was cleanly shaven. Above his seat, a small perspex screen had been fitted to protect him from anything that may be hurled towards him from the public gallery. He kept his gaze averted from the gallery at all times and expressed no concern, with some witnesses detecting a hint of a smile on his face…

______

Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:

AUSTRALIA:

Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14

Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36

Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732

Men's Line:  1300 78 99 78

Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre

USA:

Distress &  Lifeline: 1800 273 8255

Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741

Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233

Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846

UK:

Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393

SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000

Samaritans support network: 116 123

National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300

CANADA:

For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call

NEW ZEALAND:

Lifeline: 0800 543354

Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)

CREDITS

NARRATION:

Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

EPISODE:

Episode researched by the Anonymous Host

Episode written by Elsha McGill 

MUSIC:

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com

All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn 

OTHER:

Logo design by Paulina Szymanska 

RESOURCES

BOOKS:

Highway to Nowhere – Richard Shears

Fate – Neil Mercer

Belanglo: the next chapter – Roger Maynard

Sins of the brother – Mark Whittaker and Les Kennedy

Milat, Inside Australia’s biggest manhunt – Clive Small and Tom Gilling

R V Milat, a case study in cross-examination – Dan Howard

John Marsden, I am what I am – John Marsden

NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES:

Extensive articles from ‘The Age’ and ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’ newspapers published between 1989 and 1998 were utilised to compile these episodes. The articles were accessed via the website, www.newspapers.com

VIDEOS:

‘Crimes that shook the world’ – The backpacker murderer

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS

ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 30 days plus get an additional month FREE with promo code ‘casefile’

Robinhood – Get free stock from companies like Apple, Ford and Sprint when you sign up

Calm – Get 25% off Calm Premium subscription 

Quip – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush