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- Mar 15, 202540 min
Searching for Joanne and Caroline | 3
Two women set off on an adventure, never to be seen again. Former Detective Neville Scullion speaks publicly for the first time about leading the investigation into the disappearance of British backpackers Joanne Walters and Caroline Clarke, whose bodies were found months after their April 1992 disappearance in the Belanglo State Forest. He coordinated with British authorities and faced the heartbreaking task of informing the victims' families. Neville reflects on the brutality of the case, the unprecedented efforts to find the girls, and the lasting impact it had on his life. He believes Milat left far more victims in unmarked graves than he was ever held to account for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 15, 202532 min
The arrest of Ivan Milat | 6
Former Detective Paul Gordon speaks for the final time in this second interview, recounting the dramatic arrest of Ivan Milat. Unexpectedly placed on the arrest team, he recalls the moment he handcuffed Milat, the terror he felt, and the overwhelming media attention that followed. Paul reflects on the evidence found, his belief that Milat had many more victims, and the lasting impact the case had on his life. Our thanks to Detective Gordon, who died shortly after he recorded this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 15, 202555 min
20 years of letters to Ivan Milat | 4
What crucial clues does a killer spill to their pen pal? Criminologist Amanda Howard spent two decades communicating with jailed serial killer Ivan Milat, gaining his trust through years of letters. She uncovered his claims of innocence, his disdain for lead investigator Clive Small, and rare glimpses of his human side. In this episode, Amanda shares excerpts from Milat's letters, his chilling mindset, and why she also believes he may have had more victims than officially recorded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 15, 202533 min
Did Milat kill Keren Rowland? | 2
Acting on a desperate plea from her family, retired Detective Hugh Hughes has spent years investigating the unsolved 1971 murder of Keren Rowland, his wife's cousin. He believes Keren was one of Ivan Milat's earliest victims, citing Milat's presence in the area and key similarities to his known crimes. Frustrated by what they see as police inaction, the family is still fighting for answers more than half a century on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 15, 202536 min
The overlooked report | 1
Former Detective Paul Gordon uncovered the Paul Onions report - the lead that should have cracked the case wide open. But within weeks of joining Task Force Air, he was told to look for reasons why Ivan Milat wasn't the killer, despite the evidence. In this interview, Detective Gordon recalls the moment he named Milat as a suspect, the frustrations inside the taskforce, and the six square metres of files he sifted through to find the truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 15, 202528 min
The night I hid from Ivan Milat | 5
Trapped beneath a caravan with a killer nearby - former undercover cop Roy speaks publicly for the first time about his covert mission inside Ivan Milat's property. Tasked with planting listening devices, he discovered a caravan filled with weapons before being forced to hide beneath it as Milat returned home. In this gripping account, Roy reveals the dangers of the operation, his belief that Milat didn't act alone, and the lasting toll it took on him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 9, 20252 min
Introducing The Missing Australia - MILAT UNTOLD
Serial killer Ivan Milat died in prison in 2019… but for those left behind, the horror may never end. How many more victims lie in unmarked graves? Investigative journalist, former police officer and host of blockbuster, award winning The Missing Australia podcast, Meni Caroutas uncovers stories never heard before from key figures involved in the Milat task force. From the cops who caught him (and were broken in the process), to Milat's prison pen pal, guests share new information, taking us inside one of Australia's darkest minds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 18, 202434 min
Bonus episode: Q&A with Meni Caroutas
Meni answers your questions and tells the behind-the-scenes stories from the last season of The Missing Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About The Missing Australia
Someone, somewhere, knows something. Almost 38,000 missing people are reported to police every year in Australia; that’s one every 14 minutes. Some do not return home. For their families, it’s a never-ending nightmare. For police, the search for answers can sometimes last for decades.The Missing Australia exists to change this. Presented by former police officer Meni Caroutas, it aims to break new ground on these cold cases – because there’s always someone out there who knows what happened to a missing person.The challenge is to find them.Theme song:Vicky Vox - I will be gone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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