Australia's Worst Serial Killer

[@jommysalami227]

Paralyzing someone and then using them as target practice is one of the more disturbing things i've heard of from a true crime story.

[@cenziethecannibal8471]

Thought the same thing I've watched so many cases but that whole thing gave me the worst of chills 🥲

[@megatherion2695]

Stande awn yore hedd, ent goe peapea een yore oan fayce

[@PrincessDiana1220]

@@megatherion2695 never thought of that before. Hey, you’re right!

[@crystal480]

@@cenziethecannibal8471 exactly I love everything he talks about God bless ... .. ..... .. . .... .., ..... ........ ....

[@vickivictoria1295]

Yep. That's Australia for you.

[@zoranmaksic123]

The thought his victims had their spines severed to keep them still while he played with them is beyond terrifying and in a forest where their screams would never be heard

[@dortesandal4303]

The stuff of nightmares.

[@jumpingman6612]

Absolute filth

[@markhauxwell1230]

As mick Taylor says in wolf creek a head on a stick 🙈

[@marciabradley7660]

That’s what was beyond cruel

[@pina1508]

It's chilling 🥶 the though. Thanks for the added nightmare. Wow 😣 this case....

[@lou_isse1938]

"Trust your Instincts." Paul is just one of the many survivors who dodged a bullet because they trusted their gut feeling. This advice is honestly a life saver and wish people would use it often.

[@sew_gal7340]

I agree, the media today always tries to dumb people down by telling them not to judge anyone. The truth is you should always judge, the worst that can happen is that you might be wrong in your judgement but your life is intact. The PC Police isnt gonna come to your funeral to mourn your death

[@howthetubbiestelly]

Gut feelings are as good as the info you feed yourself. BUT if a situation feels bad, better to be safe!

[@asphaltspreader]

@@sew_gal7340 Years ago, before all the PC stuff, I lived in NYC and coming from a small town I was lucky to meet people who taught me important street smart rules. One was "If it does not look right it probably isn't"; "If you see someone or a group ahead coming towards you that look like trouble, casually cross the ave."; and "Don't bring attention to yourself." Truly saved my life I believe in a number of instances! You have to "profile" in situations like that.

[@richardcranium5329]

Common sense lives in the gut

[@fawn2911]

Stop victim blaming

[@dariadavies256]

Paul Onions was rewarded 500,000 for giving enough evidence to arrest Ivan but he actually gave it back saying he did not want blood money! I’m so glad he survived and this monster was eventually caught!

[@lisamarieashby2523]

He should have taken it, then donated it to community services for victims, IMO. That is where funds can be of best service to others in the future. Money is simply a tool. How it is used is what makes a tool "good or bad".

[@ifv2089]

Yes he should have pleged it of course

[@treefrog123a]

He did not give the money back......that's actually not legal, him and his girl friend made the story up to get the money. Follow the facts not what your stupidity and immaturity thinks you see

[@salineaddict9850]

I would have kept the money. $500k would buy me a shit ton of weed

[@alexdrown3564]

How do you know that?

[@kiimbathewhitelion]

It may humour you to know that Ivan’s dying demand was that his family refuse to pay for his funeral & the state pay. The state wouldn’t pay. The family wouldn’t pay. So Ivan got cremated, paid for from his prison account. Lol. Thanks for the great work Mike!

[@amapolaoxytocin1432]

Holy sh!t what a hilarious twist 😆 🤣

[@moniquetheobald889]

It's nice to know he burns in hell and not buried on consecrated ground, thank you for the interesting info.

[@badlarry172]

good stuff, great to know thanks

[@marciabradley7660]

That story warms my heart. I hope they flushed his cremains down a toilet. He’s not really human.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

@@marciabradley7660 the most frightening thing is that he *was* human. That some are capable of that.

[@lifewithrini]

The amount of cases I am familiar with literally doesn't matter. If Mike makes a video on it, I'm watching and liking.

[@tonyabrookes9931]

I always learn something new from his videos. He does excellent work

[@KaladinVegapunk]

Haha yeah I mean he presents them in such a compelling way I remember seeing Wolf Creek years ago and being blown away it was a real case

[@simonemcintyre9110]

Same.

[@freyaericson1016]

Was literally just saying this 😉

[@alliekattlopez5535]

I have a playlist of about 50 videos of Mike's that I fall asleep to. Tia sharp one is excellent.

[@TombRaider666]

I swear, my boy Mike will cover cases I thought I had devoured independently through and through, but there is nothing like his version of it and I will always love it and learn so much more than I thought i knew

[@penskepc2374]

He seems to find a lot of little obscure details on cases.

[@hakunamatana8191]

Taking notes on how to execute the perfect murder, nice! 🤣

[@laurarules3642]

@@penskepc2374 I am a leading authority on serial killers I own 2000 serial killer books only I have the sadist and John Gacys a question of doubt those books is like a years worth of your salary ... The information he provides is available to anyone invested enough to know it. He just happens to have a youtube channel with a production team and can pout out entertaining videos

[@jessdully3348]

@@laurarules3642 He does NOT have a production team. He's a one man operation.

[@olazom283]

Me too 💙💙💙💙

[@roswaldwalton1147]

The Milat family knew far more than they ever talked about, and were directly involved. I've lived around families similar to his and they don't believe in reporting the incredibly terrifying behaviour, you don't dob your family in. It amazes me that one of his brothers spoke out at all, he must've been completely alienated by the family.

[@sjwarialaw8155]

Yeah I agree, some of the family members were involved and the rest knew something was going on.

[@bradleymitchell3808]

Cool story…🤡

[@natalielovell384]

@@bradleymitchell3808 that's an intelligent comment.

[@amandastakeonit7402]

I think one brother was innocent for sure. The mom, sister and one to two brothers were involved to some degree. They are a sick family!

[@Psyopcyclops]

Without any evidence to prove it, you shouldn’t jump to conclusions and conspiracies. The only “evidence” is that people say he couldn’t have done it all on his own, which just isn’t true, or backed up by facts. If there was any evidence, the brother would’ve been charged

[@Charley.Farley]

I can’t imagine how Paul must have felt after not only going through that, but later realising what this lunatic was up to. Best TC channel out there. Love that you manage to cover cases in detail, sensitively towards victims, but still manage to make me laugh. You have a very unique skill there Mike. I’ll be the one to say it…we love ya too Mike!

[@pegs1659]

I hope Paul received the reward money.

[@jeannietarantola8173]

Can you imagine the survivors guilt ,which he shouldn't have ...but that does happen ... I hope he thanks his guardian 🙏 Angle daily.

[@truth4004]

Paul had divine intervention that day. Glad he made it.

[@dankone3]

Best TC channel out there…? You mean the only TC channel out there.

[@aidenpople5012]

Ii

[@Offu-cz9wl]

That fact that you are a one man act when it comes to researching, speaking and editing all your videos all while making them beyond entertaining is mind blowing. Hats off to you mate ✊🏼

[@jurnjim9835]

Right I just said that!!!

[@pecevearancemolale5584]

😅 I thought that he had a whole team behind all of these. It’s just the cat?

[@MrRisingapple]

Actually, Mike is nowadays working with a team of four great men and women, all with a passion for true crime!

[@kimmoran4437]

@@Megasaurusify It’s just him! ☺️

[@Offu-cz9wl]

@@Megasaurusify that’s what I thought as well, regardless they are awesome videos 🙂

[@Disturban]

As someone who has backpacked around Australia, this case has always freaked me out!

[@jessegarcia26]

I love your channel! You and Mike are my go to for crime stories.

[@jafrost1328]

I grew up nearby. Everyone knew some old bloke who knew someone who was dating a Milat sibling and heard them discussing it as though they were involved. He's become a full blown boogie-man in the area.

[@jeffwalters8180]

Glad you never met Mr Milat!!! We wouldn't have you're amazing channel if you had.

[@HowardMoon56]

Hey Disturban, you should make ,, A case almost too gruesome to mention" about this monster, and go into more details of how he killed and tortured his vicitms. It really is sickening and disturbing. All the best!

[@jamierupert7563]

Is this THE Disturban? The one whose videos I also watch and love??? It's pretty cool seeing you here and supporting Mike. See you in your next video!!!😊

[@annawoodhouse9743]

As an Australian who has heard this story many many times, you did a really good job and included information that I didn’t know I was captivated the whole time.

[@Samurai78420]

The spine-severing is the most chilling thing about this guy's method of killing.

[@furioushotdog5808]

I would agree if I havnt done a deep dive on this peice of shit... He liked cutting of his male victims genitals and wave it in their faces laughing... there are reports of some had even had them forced down their throat while they were Still alive -___- he is deffinatly one of the absolute worst criminals in all of Australia's history and extending to the rest of the world. I mean this guy is relatively unknown to the average Joe even tho he essentially killed the same amount as Gacy in FAR more depraved and violent ways...

[@Samurai78420]

@@furioushotdog5808 Heard that. Correct me if I'm wrong, but what I meant by that was that I've heard he severed spines to torture them in front of their eyes on a psychological level. Any truth to that?

[@tp8087]

@@Samurai78420 you are correct.

[@samanthanickson6478]

@@furioushotdog5808 gacy killed 33 people but they found his victims. if they found at least 10 more of ivan’s victims, i believe he would be more of a household name.

[@eddieh.5916]

Nice poetry👍🏻

[@cedarmay4245]

My heart aches for everyone in this story, the backpackers who tragically lost their lives, their families who never though that their loved ones would never come back and paul, I can't imagine the blood curdling feeling of finding out just how big of a bullet you dodged

[@tallyrobinson1374]

Okay how many serial killers born in 1945?

[@alexandercarder2281]

@@tallyrobinson1374 Dunno 🤷‍♂️ you tell me?

[@cherrystout3145]

Just know if my corpse is found without underwear it's probably not a sexual act. I just don't wear underwear. 😂

[@LisafromNOLA]

True ab Paul. The bad guy in the daniel craig version of the girl w the dragon tattoo addresses it something like: most people, when they sense danger, don’t trust their gut. Paul did.

[@abhrntcrtre]

@@tallyrobinson1374 a lot were around that time because lesser police force and some has been linked to brain damage caused by lead paint used around that time

[@jlm8560]

What Paul does, the moment Bill says he is getting something from his trunk, is what everyone imagines themselves doing in any situation similar to this. Yet no one seems to. This guy proves it can be done, and this is def what you should do. Just run, into a heavily public area, with witnesses, until you are as far away as you can be.

[@mayberelevant3237]

Definitely run , if a gun is pulled Run , because if they get you somewhere secluded you are f*cked !! I’d rather risk being shot that being at the mercy of a psycho !! And I’ve heard a moving target is hard to hit 🤔

[@neuralmute]

@@mayberelevant3237 Harder than one that's standing still, especially if you don't run in a straight line!

[@NessyPerth]

Yup. That’s something I was taught and it’s what I taught my daughter. If someone tries to abduct you, fight like hell and run like the clappers whether they’re armed or not. Because if they take you to a second location, you are dead. Better to give yourself a chance

[@LisafromNOLA]

Exactly. The bad guy in the daniel craig version of the girl w the dragon tattoo said something like this. Something ab most people never actually trust their gut when they sense danger. It’s sad but true 😢😢

[@ladymopar2024]

@@mayberelevant3237 I suggest you watch frozen ground about a serial killer in Alaska he would fly his plane the remote area preferably an island and then let the victims run while he hunting them down

[@joanneginever1890]

There were two other young girls who had a very terrifying and narrow escape from Milat. They were picked up hitchhiking and he drove them into the forest. Somehow they managed to make a run for it into the trees. They hid from him for litetally hours as he continued to drive around into the dark with his headlights on searching for them. Finally he drove away, but they stayed hidden for at least another hour or more. Eventually they walked back to the road and flagged down another vehicle, still terrified he could have driven back again. Absolute miracle they made it out alive.

[@harisharis-sz5fh]

Do u know the names of those 2 girls?

[@joanneginever1890]

@@harisharis-sz5fh I don't recall their names. I read an account of their story and narrow escape, in the book on Ivan Milat called "The sins of the brother".

[@harisharis-sz5fh]

@@joanneginever1890oh okay, Thanks for the reply. 👍

[@TheSuperSnake313]

Man, it is so disturbing to know ppl like that are out there, especially around tourist areas. But it's necessary to learn about these cases to be prepared for what you might encounter. Thanks Mike

[@joetkeshub]

young europeans especially from Germany, have a pleasant cliché of Australia: super cool and nice people, so kind that you who didn't investigate about security of tourists before wandering on your own in a country that has nothing in common with the postcards you have. Surprise of surprises! Aussies had killed a lot of aborigene folks just to steal their lands! It's in any book dealing with 20th century genocides! In fact, those ignorant tourists died of naivety...

[@AlphaQHard]

@@joetkeshub Yeah yeah, go grandstand somewhere else you fool.

[@dortesandal4303]

I agree and also bear witness to the victims horrible endings, may they Rip 🕊️

[@jedfra9172]

@@joetkeshub Congratulations. For what it is worth (and that is indubitably nothing) you win my award for the biggest furckwad that I have had the displeasure of inadvertently paying attention to in my life.

[@supastar25]

I know...basically people just walking around who have these thoughts in their heads.

[@CapsuleCorpxz]

You NEED to look at the case of joanne lees and peter falconio. It's another Australian case. He was murdered, she escaped, but Australia treated her like she was the murderer. For soooo long, they acted like she killed him. Until they found the killer

[@deirdrerosesharples7453]

Know that case yep she was put through torture

[@jeannietarantola8173]

I remember that...it would be a good story.

[@stevep8445]

The dingo ate your baaaaaby!!!

[@victoriasherlock4598]

And the Jayden leske case too.

[@robynnekelson4361]

Definately, and Jayden Leske would be brilliant - so sad

[@0Murphy0]

The best KZbin influencer on the app! So happy I found you bro let’s give it a goo

[@ThatChapter]

Thanks Erick!

[@stewroo]

Let's hope he isn't too effective of an influencer or the rate of nightmare behaviour will skyrocket. Though that'll provide more subjects for these videos, so it's a fair trade.

[@addictiontransfer3731]

eww dont call him that. just say "youtuber", calling him an influencer makes him sound like an instagram butt model that counts his twitter followers every hour.

[@nastybastardatlive]

Influencer? The guy's putting on a show for money. Like TV; you know? Lol. I don't even call Nietzsche or Socrates an "influencer".

[@adamfox7071]

I agree 👍

[@jacquiheinrich8026]

I know this story well. I used to work at the crossroads hotel, that’s where he picked up his poor victims. When poor o’l Ivan got cancer and was dying they took him to palliative care and given drugs to keep him pain free. In my opinion they should have taken him deep into Balanglo state forest and just left the evil creep there with the ghost of his victims.

[@treefrog123a]

News flash. Your just as evil......u dinkus duhh

[@larapalma3744]

Absolutely agree I would have helped

[@sandibaker5298]

People like this freak of nature should NEVER be given any form of relief, (pain meds). He certainly didn’t give his helpless victims any relief, did he. People such as him should suffer the most pain and discomfort possible.

[@tinastanley4444]

Agree.

[@frog93]

Yes, it's disturbing to see him being treated nicely. I cringed when that woman touched his arm.

[@BRUM5]

Im Australian and I live in Victoria and all I can say is that when Ivan died Australian’s cheered and clapped... Ivan’s trademark was he would cut there spines so the victims could not move and he could torture them for hours and hours he also made sure every time a news crew was around he would always make sure he would smile for the cameras HE WAS PURE EVIL..... thank u so much too for your great research it is also believed he killed more backpackers and there was one major bit of evidence that u missed was that some of the victims possessions were found in his brothers garage... I love your channel so much thank u for covering this as this was a huge case in Australia 🇦🇺 my opinion I hope he is suffering and burning and rotting in hell for what he did

[@myunknownland9272]

I'm sure he is.

[@ccccarriemchardy9216]

I still think his brother knew and was in on it.

[@themudpit621]

Had to wince every time he said Ivan "Millet"

[@user_angelmum]

I know I for one was happy that was died a painful death

[@MickLoud999]

20:30 victim's possessions

[@JHVT44]

I was a 20 year old from Vermont (US) backpacking around eastern Australia in the spring of 1992, watching this had my heart beating like no other That Chapter I’ve watched. For those poor kids to have such an amazing experience turned into absolute hell is heartbreaking.

[@m.c.2899]

Wow. I was vacationing in Sydney too in 1992 June from L.A. Although I stayed with someone, I mostly explored the city by myself while my host was working. I recall feeling very safe.

[@liyre4189]

That sounds like an unforgettable time. I'm Australian, almost 20, I'd love to backpack around my country or the US at some point, but stories like these are just terrifying

[@themudpit621]

@@liyre4189 I had a great time hitching. Best place to do it is Tasmania, those people are incredible. However it's a silly thing to do. I'd never let my kids be as reckless with their own lives as I was.

[@lildreamr847]

My mother swears that she and her best friend were picked up by Ivan while hitch-hiking as teens in NSW in the late 70's. He asked lots of questions and once he figured out they were local girls he seemed in a hurry to drop them off. The encounter always freaked her out, despite being a well travelled hitch-hiker. I'm glad you're finally covering this story Mike, it really made such an impact here in Aus. There are definitely others out there in Belanglo, but who knows if they'll ever be found. I hope one day they'll be brought home.

[@themudpit621]

She's probably quite right. I hitched around there in the early nineties. Also lived near Snowtown when all that was going down. I'm just lucky I guess.

[@crystalrosas6052]

Lol bye good story

[@quiltygal6981]

@@themudpit621 Why would you of been in any danger living in Snowtown?

[@chelseamccurley941]

@@quiltygal6981 ive seen a few comments talking about murders at snowtown in the 90's.

[@darwynn17]

When I was a teenager I watched this horror movie called Wolf Creek. A group of backpackers in Australia are hunted down by a man in the outback. It was terrifying because of how brutal and relentless the killer was. The movie disturbed me so much I did research on it and learned it was inspired by Ivan Milat. Horrifying to know that some of the things the characters in the movie went through were actually perpetrated by this monster.

[@man-nic-cal4153]

I thought the same thing about this story.

[@Nemesios777]

It was not inspired only by Milat. It was a mixture with another killer. The Kimberly murderer up in the northern Australian outback. These 2 cases created Wolf Creek, amazing movies btw. 2 movies and also a series with two seasons.

[@cindyrussell1581]

Wolf Creek was an awesome movie.

[@jamiboyce1291]

​@@Nemesios777 a trsfftry r7y😮vF😮fzggfd😮😮

[@jamiboyce1291]

D add dfsysy

[@thatdude4542]

Being an Aussie I know alot about this story but you still managed to keep it fresh and interesting. Really impressive content Mike 👏

[@themudpit621]

'millet'

[@summerprobyn7757]

@@themudpit621 I'm a kiwi and that nagged at me the whole video haha

[@oranje9342]

Same here mate

[@karlytegan9545]

Mike is my favourite, but millit lol , I can't deal Too funny

[@vdigiulio550]

@@themudpit621 I know! Mike is my favourite but I kept going "C'mon man, they're saying it in the videos the entire time!!"

[@53Mazza]

Hi Mike, only drove past Belangalo State Forest last month, there's a modest sign for the forest you see on the highway, and not one person can drive past without giving a thought for all his victims, the forest is huge, and dark....... And no one hitch hikes here as a result... Hitchhiking in Australia is a very very rare thing to see...

[@Klutchylol]

"And no one hitch hikes here as a result... Hitchhiking in Australia is a very very rare thing to see..." Mostly because our metro areas have good public transport systems and hitchhiking in country or remote areas is very hard to do for a number of reasons. It has nothing to do with people being scared of being murdered.

[@ScrapsGoob]

Rumour has it that there's more bodies in there, not just from Milat

[@marnicarroll1091]

I was around when this happened. It was truly horrific. What those poor people went through makes me sick. We all cheered when he was put away.

[@iristigerlily]

I grew up in a town near the Belanglo state forest, here's some extra info: Everyone around where I grew up knew his family were involved. He couldn't have done some of those murders alone. He worked for some time on road crews (the RTA in Australia) and wherever he was working up and down NSW, people went missing. If you watch the Australian film clip of Soul Asylum's "Runaway Train", a number of the missing people are his victims. He was given a toaster at one point when he was in prison and there was such an outcry that it was taken away.

[@FLSTCKT]

😮Sorry, a toaster? I know that it has been awhile 😊

[@elboyd5809]

The disappearance of Peter Falkonio in outback Oz is worth a look Mike. From the UK, he was travelling with his girlfriend in a combi van, they were pulled over, Peter went round the back of the van to see what was going on - a gun went off - Joanne ran for her life into the darkness (miles from anywhere) being chased by the madman. Peter's body was never found. The perpetrator was caught, I think. Joanne went through a terrible time, not helped by the media, now lives a quiet life back in the UK.

[@notpub]

@MsMaryPatricia Criminney--it's been 70 yrs since Camus wrote "The Stranger," and yet we still beat up on ppl 4 grieving their own way--duh. It's different 4 everyone. She likely has a lot of trauma 2 process. Survivors guilt 2 I'd bet.

[@whitedragoness23]

@@notpub probably trauma and shock, the shock making her seem out of touch of reality and trying to deal with his death

[@notpub]

@@whitedragoness23 Agreed.

[@themudpit621]

How about Snowtown? Or has he already done it?

[@summerbreeze3875]

The perpetrator was caught and is in jail.

[@sentwithecho]

Mike T H A N K Y O U for being the voice of his victims. I'm an Aussie and thought I knew this case inside out but you as always taught me more. It was so gratifying seeing him for one last time without that smirk and I am so glad you mentioned the nephew whose victim did not get justice as he died an absolute hideous death which was filmed by one of the other abominations there that night. He will burn with uncle Ivan. If only they took notice of Paul Onions statement which was pivotal in nailing him. Blessings to the loved ones.

[@rydz656]

Hilarious.

[@sentwithecho]

@@rydz656 why don't you try and be a bit original instead of following a trend whereby finding humour in tragedy to impress others with the same twisted mindset

[@sentwithecho]

@@mollyk5557 if I was murdered by a freak who is beyond psychopathological then I would want as many people as possible to know exactly what he did.

[@sentwithecho]

@@mollyk5557 if you're going to watch TC you can expect detailed research so if this is not something you are comfortable with then don't watch OR If this has triggered something deep-seated then I am genuinely sorry

[@MeaHeaR]

Arse-traylians Awl Lhett Uss Rhee-Joyce 👍 👍 💩 💩✔✔

[@rideauxbaldwin6071]

On another note, my 75 year old mother found this channel on her own and loves it.

[@tiffanystarbeck2279]

His brother Boris he’s disgusted by him. They don’t speak to him at all because he knows that he committed these crimes and he goes out and gives interviews especially to 60 minutes Australia. The rest of the family defends him and I have a sneaky suspicion that they participated or covered up for him. My heart breaks for his brother. Having to live with that burden. What a POS!!

[@ryancork923]

Boris's missus got it down with Ivan. They have Ivan's child!

[@changeintheair9648]

@@ryancork923 If so - what? What is your point?

[@Sometimeslifeiscrazy]

Mike, you do such an excellent job. Your video editing. Story telling. Everything. I can only imagine the pressure you must feel to put this quality out every week. Take as many breaks as you need. Life’s crazy but amazing. Make sure you’re taking time to enjoy it.

[@a.b.d.3974]

I know he's awesome and funny I think he said he does this all by himself. He's a natural.

[@MrDeelightful]

@@a.b.d.3974 he did say that and I was in disbelief. I thought he at least had a researching assistant with how quality his videos all are. It's been so cool to watch Mike develop his own personal narration style and inject his charm and humour into some pretty dreadful cases.

[@kyleadams6720]

Get a room

[@Zwillinge26]

@@kyleadams6720 get a life

[@MrDeelightful]

@@kyleadams6720 You can't make me, ur not my real dad

[@Nonna3xs]

This story has been told many of times and Mike still nailed it because he’s so good at putting these cases into proper attention

[@joetkeshub]

simple definition of "talent"

[@barbaraseymour3437]

And concisely.

[@Nonna3xs]

@@mollyk5557 Mike has a way of telling the story and making it something more than a tragic story. If someone is a prick he says so. Some people tend to try to make the story socially acceptable. Mike has clear honest opinion and doesn’t hold back anymore

[@CammieInOz]

I'm a big fan of this channel and have watched all his videos. I have to say, though, that as an Australian I'm a little disappointed at his description of us. We're not some barren place in the universe and these crimes were not committed in the boondocks. Belanglo State Forest is less than an hour and half from Sydney, so the commentary is misleading.

[@SummersChokeHold]

Was gonna skip this one since I'm from 2 hrs North of Sydney and his story is told to death around here. But Mike did justice as usual! I know an ex senior cop from Sydney who had been in a jail interview with him, and said he had the most evil presence to be around he had ever experienced.

[@SummersChokeHold]

@@mollyk5557 i said the story has been told to death hahaha, but sure.

[@kellydedman1720]

@@mollyk5557 That's not at all what she said? Why are you coming for people for watching content meant to educate? You are doing the same?

[@kittypowers9942]

My husband and I are bonding over watching your videos even though I’m currently deployed to the Middle East. Thanks for always entertaining us!! We love you, Mike

[@chrisnesbitt8454]

They were trying to appeal to his conscience, but if he had a conscience, he wouldn't have murdered in the first place. Great video as always Moike! 💗

[@jessdully3348]

Yeah. Totally wrong approach.

[@truth4004]

Exactly I don't know why they thought that would convince him. They should have brought up hell. lol

[@rosietruthy5681]

Nice humane cop trying to appeal to pure evil

[@robinjarvis9648]

Moike! 🤣💗

[@redelfshotthefood8213]

Speaking to his pride is what they should have done. Or. Pretending they liked his crimes and wanted more stories. Sickening, but it could borne results. Remember. Police can lie.

[@RightsForZombies]

As an Aussie (and BCrim) I've heard about this case my whole life and studied it in uni. These crimes hit harder than many other places because while we're a geographically large country, it never really feels that way to us (and even more so back in the 70s and 80s). Ivan Milat was one of the most heinous killers the country has seen. Just as a friendly note, it's pronounced 'Mil-lat', not 'millet' (Or at least that's how we Aussies pronounce it).

[@seasyrenn]

I'm croatian and yes it's pronounced Mil-lat 🤗

[@wittoist]

Rhymes with "my cat"

[@RightsForZombies]

@@seasyrenn Glad to hear it! I wasn't sure even though it's how I always heard it pronounced because I grew up in a Russian-speaking household and I know how heavily distorted it gets by Aussie accents. Mine included since I'm not fluent. I only pronounce words I used constantly since I started speaking such as Babushka and Dedushka . I can always hear that I'm off which is super frustrating since I know how it's supposed to sound!

[@seasyrenn]

@@RightsForZombies ah,well then you also probably know that name Ivan is pronounced like "ee-van" not "ayy-van" it's a very common slavic name!

[@patriciadruber9586]

Oh. Glad I wasn’t the only one who noticed that 😉

[@ballin5144]

A family member of mine works in the jail where they kept Ivan. He was very proud of himself and his family are messed up. His nephew is also in prison and changed his name to Milat and claims to be a bad as his uncle. Oh and Ivan Milats brother definitely helped him with some of these murders. Family of monsters and justice never quite caught up with all of them

[@TonyGearSolid]

There was definitely a Sawyer family thing going on with the murders, no doubt at all that Ivan didn't work alone.

[@belmum1689]

Same, I have always believed Ivan didn't do it by himself one of his brother's was in on the murder's too, the other brother has the girl's head I bet he regularly goes to where her head is buried and he remembers the 'good' time he had with her, her skull is his trophy. How can Ivan abduct couples single handed all by himself but one person the witness got away from him. I think he had help with the others.

[@jstone247]

The comforting fact regarding the Milat case, his death in a prison hospital suffering a painful, lingering death from stomach cancer.

[@Hannah-lo9ln]

Only a true monster would be willing to go to their grave without giving other families closure knowing they have killed their loved ones. Ivan Milat is truly one of the worst people who ever walked this Earth. If only the police had listened to Paul who knows how different this case could of been. Also - I always thought the tip given to police by Alex Milat was either to throw police off or it was actually given by Ivan using his brothers name. Alex could of possibly known about some of Ivan’s crimes and gave this tip knowing they would look into his family and it would lead to Ivan, he could of not wanted to directly implicate his brother out of fear or repercussion for himself from Ivan.

[@kevinrhodes79]

Is this story kind of related to the wolf creek movies???

[@kellydedman1720]

@@kevinrhodes79 Yes they are loosely based on this.

[@mastersamurai7683]

I'll give you that.

[@steve_bourke]

This is one that's very close to where I live currently. There is absolutely no way that Ivan's family knew nothing of his crimes and that not one of them helped him either before, during or after his crimes.

[@OzMate79]

100% mate, I’ve actually met some his family (briefly) and they are dodgy asf!

[@kimmyfreak200]

agree! psychopathy can run in families... i have a feeling they were all mostly nuts...the nephew alone reminded me of the hitcher part 2 that actor who plays the psycho well gary busey's brother i think

[@leesmith6792]

@@kimmyfreak200 I think you are correct about it being his brother. Their family looks resemble each other a lot.

[@mamiemonrovia7654]

did u happen to catch the video about the family? Weird folk 4 sure. and the Nephew!! need I say more? I sure wish I could give a link to it but I saw it sooo long ago and I can't remember Jack Shit. many apologies to Jack

[@Timbo6669]

@Goochisz Magoochisz I agree with what you stated but one thing that just needs clearing up. Psychopathy and narcissism are *not* mutually exclusive. Many psychopaths are narcissists and they're usually the ones who turn to murder for their _fix_ .

[@ThatMailMan]

I feel like when Mike tells us he loves us, he really means it.

[@truth4004]

I agree thats why I always say it back lol

[@VenusDeMilitant]

@@truth4004 I find myself winking back at the screen.

[@YIKESMF]

SAME

[@knutmotzki2387]

So we are a real family .with real familyrituals

[@atinemassare]

I think he is a really nice guy, but has been pressured into saying that line - I saw him squirming around in some videos and really would rather like him to stop doing it

[@blackvol2233]

GODBLESS the driver who helped Paul and let him jump into his van. He even waited as Paul was fighting off the attacker, he didn't drove away! And it coulve gone either way, it coulve been a set up!

[@nichellefreightman1213]

I love my That Chapter fix, I'm hooked and start getting nervous when I don't see or hear Mike. Thanks Mike for the great videos and the way that you tell these stories. Have a great rest of your week my friend

[@leesmith6792]

I'm a TC junkie too!

[@buggiebuild1]

Hand up here✌🏻😇

[@therealdachshunddjangosmom]

Right!!!! Hi from Austria 🇦🇹

[@modgafr1852]

Yassss!!!!

[@b1itzw0lf63]

This guy was so scary! It’s hard to image that there are people like this out there. I feel for his victims, a terrible way to go. So glad he isn’t with us any longer! As always, nicely done Mike!

[@Mosaic_Crone]

I believe Ivan's brother who's the only family member to say he did it & Ivan was a great piece of 💩. Poor man lost his entire family for telling the truth. The sister-in-law had a long affair with him & was more in love with Ivan than her own husband. You can't believe a word she says because she's been caught covering for him in the past. And lastly, can we all take a moment to appreciate that mother who let Paul Onions in the vehicle even though her kids were with her. She didn't just save 1 person, how many more were saved because Paul was alive to testify & see Milat sent to prison for life.

[@Skittenmeow]

Agreed, that mother is amazing! What a scary situation for her and her kids, what a woman!!

[@frosty_teacup]

That mother is amazing for helping him like that. Most people could never do that, especially these day. It's far too dangerous since you have no way of knowing if it's a person in real trouble or if they're faking and trying to harm you.

[@Ooh_PieceOfCandy]

Esophageal cancer is a NASTY way to go. You can't eat or drink anything, you can't talk. It couldn't have happened to a more deserving guy ❤❤

[@roseannnaldi3964]

What a sad story. I'm so glad Ivan got life and is now pushing daisies. My heart breaks for all the families of the murder victims. Love you Mike!

[@anzacxlag2606]

@Andy his last days on earth surely were. Untreated oesophageal cancer sounds a deserving way for him to go.

[@CammieInOz]

@Andy Not sure even Satan would want him!

[@rtrThanos]

His attack in 1979 was exceptionally brutal and even though one of the two victims survived with a slashed throat, he was allowed to walk free as a bird. Not sure why Mike glossed over that attack because it was the stuff of nightmares.

[@tamalainanstess4179]

Mike also glossed over the details of who picked Onions up- a mother with five kids in the car. Brave woman.

[@belmum1689]

@@tamalainanstess4179 But was Ivan the only one involved b/c I think one of his brother's was in on the murder's, the other brother has the girl's head I bet he regularly goes to where the head is buried and he remembers the 'good' time he had with her, her skull is his trophy. How can Ivan abduct couples single handed all by himself but one person the witness got away from him. I think he had help with the others.

[@michaeltuffin5002]

In 1979 u could throw your g/f of the balcony n be free in 6 years

[@tp8087]

Absolutely disgraceful police work. 🚔 He should have been in jail for a couple of decades for this crime and the innocents would still be alive.

[@michaeltuffin5002]

@@tp8087 Back then u could throw ur girlfriend of a balcony n get 6 years. Our detectives were thugs n even now child abusers get a slap on the wrist here in Australia

[@bd7441]

My boyfriend’s Dad saw Ivan on the news and said “that’s the man who gave me a ride”. He was hitchhiking through NSW and got a ride with him, said he was nice enough but seemed a bit edgy. Although he is super friendly and isn’t the tallest or biggest guy, he has a booming voice so he can come across as quite confident and strong. I don’t know why he was allowed to live, maybe because he somewhat knew the area also and Ivan figured people would notice him missing, but I’m so thankful he was. Absolutely terrifying! 😔

[@cherbearTX59]

Wow!!!! That's so insane! I bet he has nightmares about it!!! Glad he is ok!!!

[@blacksheep9772]

Holey moley!

[@mrqadaffi3638]

Its so weird when people lie about run-ins with serial killers.

[@themudpit621]

@@mrqadaffi3638 it's so weird when people assume everyone lies

[@mrqadaffi3638]

@@themudpit621 because of the amount of people who say their mother escaped bundy or their cousins roomates dogs owner caught a ride with ivan milat. common sense mate

[@acovenofmany333]

I remember watching’Wolf Creek’ which was loosely based on Evil Ivan, in 2005, and getting so absorbed into the film because everyone I’ve known, including myself, backpacked their gap year in the mid 90s. I had nightmares for years. We went backpacking through Europe, Thailand and finished our year in Oz. My ex husband was there around the same time as Paul Onions. My ex thumbed all over Oz, worked lots of fruit farms and was very friendly. I am sure he would have been a victim. Hearing about Milat’s great nephew murdering someone, didn’t surprise me at all. Ivan Milat is just one, of several, true horror stories I constantly tell my kid, and her 3 best mates, who are about to leave on their gap year, backpacking. Needless to say, I am not excited.

[@SuperiorLurking]

I came here to find this comment! I knew this sounded familiar

[@thanoskonstantinou1831]

Nice movie!

[@man-nic-cal4153]

I thought that this reminded me of that movie too.

[@Psyopcyclops]

Did you happen to come to Kings Cross? There’s lots of backpacking hostels here, and lots of places that rent out vans and 4 wheel drives. There’s one famous company called Wicked Campers that you see a lot here. They’ve all got funny murals and some kind of “naughty” stuff painted on them lol

[@lolitahaze02]

What is a "gap year"?

[@Tony_Malini]

I’m in Australia and every time I drive past the entrance to this forest, it gives shivers 😞

[@AwfulDog1]

No, I agree… it is a particularly spooky forest and there is a warning at the entrance to stay safe!!!!!!!!

[@jjjnettie]

Oh man, when you drive into Belanglo "The Forest", knowing that those poor people saw the same trees on the sides of the road that you are seeing now, that connection totally creeps you out. The day Milat died, everyone I spoke to said "good, I hope he suffered right up to the end".

[@jjjnettie]

@@the-weirdist All sympathy goes to the people that were gruesomely tortured then killed. There's none left for the psychopathic perpetrator.

[@setholive3572]

The Casefile Podcast’s 5 part series on the Belanglo killings of Ivan Milat was the first time I heard an in-depth coverage of a serial killer. It’s what got me into true crime, which ultimately lead to me channels such as yours, years later. This was THE case that hooked me and took me into the world of true crime. Thanks for covering this case!

[@becsilvester8388]

That particular podcast was amazing

[@maryannanderson2213]

His wife undoubtedly had no idea how close she came to being murdered. I'm surprised he would let her leave when he obviously had such fun killing people. Paul was beyond lucky to have escaped this maniac.

[@irisjasmincook6918]

She escaped one day

[@jellybowl7332]

I was in jail for a minor offence a long time ago. Milat was in the same jail as he was being transferred however he was kept in a cell with 4 barred walls and a barred roof in full view of the screws. He would read all day by hanging a book over one of the bars on the roof of his cell and hold himself up in the air like a pull up position for hours. The screws were scared of him and we were too. I looked at him once and caught his eye and he just stared straight through me with eyes of pure evil. Scariest man I have ever seen

[@DominicNJ73]

LOL Liar. None of that happened. Know how I know? No one outside of the U.S. uses the term "screws" to denote guards and the term itself is from the 70's to mid/late 80s.

[@sentwithecho]

Wow that's interesting no wonder people feared him the eyes are always a give away I can't believe how prisoners with minor.charges are housed with crims who are capable of pure evil. Its not right

[@MHaffiezMNazri]

@@DominicNJ73 Lemme guess, you're FROM THE USA? 😂 Screw is used to denote prison officers in Australia, NZ, even the UK though, like seriously.

[@MitchellHammond]

@@MHaffiezMNazri Exactly, I'm from NZ and my father was a "screw" for 30 years, it's a common term among cons.

[@emilyemily444]

@@DominicNJ73 Actually, the term 'screw' is widely used here in the UK, that's why it's a common name in Australia and NZ too.

[@jamesmelton4412]

You are my favorite KZbin channel. I sit next to a lake in Arkansas and watch your videos twice a week while my kids are down the road in martial arts classes after school. We have a murder case here in Russellville, AR that is very interesting and probably will never be solved. It would be great if you did a video about the Nona Dirskmeyer case(s). Thank you for all your hard work.

[@girlwhomustnotbenamed4139]

Jfc this family. Kudos to the brother who acknowledges Ivan is a serial killer. Nothing screams narcissistic psychopathy louder than the entire bunch insisting he had nothing to do with the the murders. With the 14 kids, and then the nephew also becoming a killer, I'd be curious to know what kind of shit went down in the family. There must be one hell of a toxic, destructive narrative and dynamics going on. Such tragedies for each of the victims, may they RIP.

[@CammieInOz]

With the possible exception of this one brother, the entire Milat family was trash.

[@Jabarri74]

@@CammieInOz It's like the Hills have eyes Aussie version. All the same family possibly interbreeding and end up like pond scum. The youngest one's deathstare into the camera means people in Aussie should be very afraid should he ever be released

[@Sylene774]

Honestly they should do an investigation of the entire milat clan cause that's some spooky shit right there

[@dot9000]

JesuChristo. The whole family needs to be sent to an abandoned island.

[@RoslynnMckoy]

The whole family disturbed they 're like the Texas Chainsaw family " Outback Style" They may torture people as a daily routine

[@antjobert]

The only thing missing from this video, Mike, was calling Ivan's eyes "Manson Lamps." And the start of the great nephew's police interview was very creepy, too. The look in his eyes was very chilling.

[@celavabudalica4541]

He stole that term from tv show the sopranos... very cool and original guy this native indian mike..

[@susancole9572]

My estranged father had a 90 acre property that backed onto the Belangalow State Forest. My mother, sisters and I discussed whether he could have been the “Backpacker Murderer” for a hot minute. Ivan Milat was arrested quickly after but it remains a case that sends chills all over. Paul Onions was pivotal in getting him arrested, the woman who stopped to pick him up was incredibly brave. When he was transferred to a newly built maximum security jail the police shut the town down to get him through without incident. It’s a case all Australians are horrified by and I am sure I can speak for us all when I say we are glad this monstrous man has now died. His victims will be respectfully remembered forever. The police who worked this case did an extraordinary job of gathering evidence that made sure Milat was removed from society. True though, it is believed he killed many more people than have been found. May they Rest In Peace.

[@truth4004]

And probably scores of animals too. :(

[@Wife_Mother_Failure]

@@the-weirdistget off your high horse mate.

[@lisasmith4296]

@@the-weirdist really?! This man was born wrong and didn’t fit on earth

[@kimwoodley1351]

The book is interesting, Sins of the Brother by Mark Whittaker and Les Kennedy. They think there's more backpackers buried in the highway near Newcastle when he was working on the roads. My brother in law used to go four wheel driving through the forest. He and a friend saw Ivan and Alex driving the other way. He said there are alot of bullet holes in the trees. My husband and I used to walk the dog past his house before he was caught.

[@lisasmith4296]

@@kimwoodley1351 I still think someone else played a part in it, not all of them though

[@jennylawson7038]

We were hiking in the Belanglo State forest at the same time as this madman was creeping around down there. It sends shivers down my spine every time I think about it.

[@rezamoghadam2031]

Jesus!

[@yunglynda1326]

glad you survived

[@FlameFlickers]

Ivan would have cured those shivers down your spine..

[@CammieInOz]

@@FlameFlickers WTF is wrong with you???

[@drdelewded]

@@FlameFlickers HAHA I was going to post something similar hahah

[@bebomora7391]

There is A LOT to report about murder in Australia. Thank you Mike. You are my number one reason for watching KZbin

[@Saigonsson]

They are descendants of criminals 😉 no but in all seriousness I didn’t realise how bad it was until I watched a Australien KZbin channel - crazy!

[@stratosphere94]

Unfortunately, yes. Samantha Melanie's YT channel covers mostly all Australian cases and some are HORRIFIC. Some I've never even heard of before.

[@mylesgray3470]

If the wildlife there were not dangerous enough already.. It the most deadly continent in the world due to all the deadly snakes, spiders, crocodiles, basically everything there trying to kill you.

[@stratosphere94]

@@mylesgray3470 lol ok. You know it's talked up a bit right? It's a meme at this point.

[@truth4004]

@@Saigonsson And probably some of them criminally insane too. That can be hereditary.

[@nicholaswoods4055]

Prolly the most gruesome cases I’ve heard on this channel in a long time. Absolutely terrifying. Those poor people

[@kenkerrison8962]

John Bunting was worse he was from Australia and the story of his victims was even more tragic than this one

[@mommy2libras]

It's insane that any of Matthew's family believes he's innocent seeing as there's a damn recording of him yelling at David Auchterlonie while he's murdering him. You can hear him doing it. And it fits exactly with the scenario Cohen gave. 60 Minutes Australia did a decent piece on the murder.

[@cautionTosser]

yeah they did. I only wish they'd leave the comments open on more of their vids. They do some great stuff! Like Andrew. :D

[@redelfshotthefood8213]

Some things are too confronting to be believed. Too damaging to the person. Or... the family refuses to be lumped in with a serial killer. I would freak out if any of my family members were labelled a serial killer. One other possibility is that the sociopaths of Ivan is shared by his close blood relations. I don’t know if sociopathy is caused by brain defects that are inheritable.

[@frankboff1260]

Apparently only one Milat brother is a decent person, and he says the entire family is crazy. He moved away a long time ago and does his best to live a normal life away from his crazy family.

[@heathernikki5734]

@@redelfshotthefood8213 the whole family has a reputation for being batshit

[@KathyAnne28]

@@frankboff1260 I believe that's one of Ivan's brothers. I saw that 60 minutes interview. One of them with some sense.

[@jessicapoff8967]

You never fail to make a story so captivating it consumes my attention the entire video. I LIVE for Tuesdays and Friday's when you post new content. Even if I've heard the story before, it's done so much better and has much more pizazz when told by you! Let's give it a goo!!

[@LifesPeachy321]

There are a lot of storytellers out there on YT, but Mike is the best! it makes the others seem boring...I like MrBallen, but Mike is on another level all together! Love him!

[@greekpapi]

We need a 10 hour video of Mikes life insurance dance....

[@LittleFatFeet68]

I am a true crime fanatic, I’m sure, like many of us. I have seen some of the stories he’s covered many times before from other sources, but I love the way Mike tells a story. He’s not like some that just monotonously drone on and on. It’s his voice inflections, his humor, and his accent that make for a very interesting and enjoyable listen.

[@pretorious700]

Yes, murder is loaded with "pizzaz"

[@notpub]

SAME!!!

[@LeeDee5]

The first six minutes of this and how you told it was exquisite. Probably the best intro you’ve done so far.

[@SatanLiterally]

If I had a friend who said they knew how to "turn someone into a head on a stick" we wouldn't be friends anymore. Gruesomely vivid way to describe what he did to them.

[@PaleHorse73]

When I sit down at my desk, turn the PC on, then head to KZbin and see a notification for 'That Chapter', I genuinely get excited. So before I start watching, I get all the things I need around me, so I don't have to get up for any reason and dive in! Highlight of my day and the month for the matter. One of my best friends passed away 2 days ago, so I needed this. A time to just, chill out, calm down and focus my attention somewhere. Thank you for the videos, I love them! Please never stop! :D

[@Infinityxxxxxx]

At the beginning, when I noticed who was the topic of THIS "Chapter", Ivan Milat, I was highly disappointed. But Mike, God bless Ya...Even with one of the most talked about cases of all time, You STILL manage to find certain details to insert into the Video of which I had yet to hear of, or was left with all but a sketchy information regarding. You truly have a gift, my Irish friend. I'm all but positive that you've literally made out with the Blarney stone, because your gift of the gab is unparalleled! Welcome back, my Dude, and I hope you had a nice break over the last Weekend. We love ya, Mike!

[@therealdachshunddjangosmom]

And we still give it a goo😁 Hi from Austria 🇦🇹

[@notpub]

EXACTLY!!!

[@LindysEpiphany]

I think Ivan's brother said what he "saw" because he was probably an unwilling accomplice and was trying to point the police in the right direction. This makes more sense than him not recognizing his brother or his car. Ivan lived too long and didn't suffer enough in the end. The horrendous torture he forced on those innocent victims should have been done to him. I can try to imagine what his poor victims endured but I bet its nothing close to the reality! Bless their souls!

[@oren1305]

Some people freeze up when threatened, or are already too physically isolated to run. Or, they don't trust their gut instincts...

[@KQuinn672]

Ikr breaks my heart for these poor souls!😨😰💔

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Agree about his brother. 100% He knew... and he wanted his monster brother stopped. This was his way of trying to stay alive... he knew his brother would torture/kill him if he told anyone. Pure evil.

[@richardfinlayson1524]

I reckon more ofthem were involved ,I have heard rumours,from guys who have been in jail

[@DieNextInLINE]

I know that Mike covers murders, some of them being so horrible you don't even want to think of it. Yet I can still be shocked by the sheer depravity of some of the acts committed. Theres no comparison between the serial killers and the people who commit only one crime of passion but something about looking at events in hindsight can really chill your blood knowing how all it can take is one trigger for everything to go wrong.

[@vinnessahgray3311]

I think I'm at the point now where I'm realising that I came here for the true crime and now im at the point that if Mike was trimming the bushes in his garden I'd watch it 😅 love him so much 💜

[@Lola-AreaCode212]

😄 Right? Well said.

[@turdferguson400]

😂😆🤣👍👍

[@VivaSepulchre]

Settle down, lol

[@scarletr.7753]

Yeh Mike is fantastic. I knew all the details about this particular murderer already but the way Mike presents the case, it had me hooked all over again. Great channel, this

[@lisalovesya1122]

@@VivaSepulchre i'd watch him cook a toastie

[@imip1984]

Australian here. Ivan also had a nephew who idolised him and ended up killing a ‘friend’ of his. There was also an Australian horror movie inspired by these events called Wolf Creek. Edit: I commented too early 🤣. I should have know Mike would do his research and would already know about the nephew. Love your work Mike, I never miss an episode.

[@vdigiulio550]

John Jarratt is chilling in that film!!! I could never look at him the same way after that!

[@jeremythornton2464]

Its the Lollipop on a stick that’s so horrible

[@CassieShakespeare]

@@jeremythornton2464 Yep, had to pause the movie...take a break...that was intense 😕😕😕

[@katietaylor8314]

@@vdigiulio550 I actually met John Jarratt once! I made a show of acting scared and said "Please don't hurt me!" and he was like "What? Oh, right, hahah."

[@jena.alexia]

@@vdigiulio550 He used to be on Play School and some lifestyle show so I kept remembering him in those shows so I wouldn't get as scared.

[@benjaminwilkes2403]

This case has been “done to death” and yet because That Chapter has posted it, I’m certain it will be farrrr superior to previous creators posts. I’m gonna “give it a goooooo.”

[@jupiterzombies]

i always appreciate how much he respects and humanizes the victims by telling their stories first

[@roxie5693]

I hadn't heard if it yet so I greatly enjoyed this one :3

[@supastar25]

First time I've heard this one tbh

[@moon4689]

An ex of mine lived in the Southern Highlands and was an engineer - he got a call for an inspection up in Hill top one evening. He was alone at first and while waiting for his colleague to show up, he said the family living in the home were strange and he felt extremely uncomfortable. Then he noticed some letters on the table and he realised that he was in the Milat's home. Safe to say the next 20 minutes of waiting went by reaaaally slowly. lol! Also Mike: you should cover the story about Ivan's nephew - Matthew Milat. Another gruesome story...

[@3llevate]

When I think "oh I know this case", I ALWAYS still watch Mike's.. he seems to always add details no one had ♡

[@tigerlily1118]

74 years was far too long for this monster. He caused an uncountable lifetimes of pain for those poor people's families and they'll live without ever knowing about their missing loved ones. It's unimaginable. 😰

[@RoslynnMckoy]

True. His judgement is definitely happening in hell where he belongs. It sends chills because it sounds stuff that happened in horror movies like Wrong Turn and Hills Have Eyes. No telling how many other victims he's tortured in the out back. I feel he didn't act on this alone

[@iadorenewyork1]

You mean the sentence was too short, right?

[@RJ-wx3fh]

@@iadorenewyork1 that he lived longer than he deserved to. Life imprisonment is a worthy sentence, but I wish the unpleasant death had come quicker for him to save the state money if nothing else.

[@juliefordham7714]

Hey Mike, I live in Liverpool NSW and this was a HUGE deal when it was happening. His nephew killing that boy was so horrible also you should do a video on him. Love your videos and look forward to watching more!! Best wishes Jx

[@markzed66]

Me too!

[@mariac1448]

Just want to say ‘thank you’ Mike for all your hard work producing these videos. You were born to be in front of a camera. Great job always! ♥️

[@etacarinae3568]

This was a tough one to get through. It must be tough researching these gruesome cases, just wanted to say take care of yourself Mike.

[@themadhi-hatter6849]

I'm sure there is a part of him that enjoys it also, just like all the people who enjoy watching this and true crime in general.

[@marlonrando9272]

Tough??? Lmao, he likes this shit. Also it makes him money.

[@therealchriswheelie]

I think that was a very thoughtful sentiment from Eta. Mike may well be intrigued by 'this shit', Marlon, but I feel very few could deliver such bloodcurdling and often traumatic accounts with such an effective balance of humour and sensitivity. On top of which, the style, research, and editing is worth every penny. There ain't many of us out there who could so successfully give it a goo.

[@Sorchia56]

That entire family is evil! Those poor victims and families. Well done, Paul for thinking quickly and doing what you could to get this monster put away. Cheers Mike for another crime story, you find some doozies, that’s for certain. Take care of you because we love you too!

[@bigs1546]

Boris broke away from the family before all of this and is the only one who thought Ivan was a monster. He moved far from family influence. But I agree that the rest were all complicit, if not the one's actually involved. They have looked at where Ivan worked around the State working on the roads and disappearances in those areas are the ones the police were trying to put to bed..........will never know for sure now.....

[@lisasmith4296]

In bred looking Mofo’s

[@asmithforu]

@@bigs1546 The fact that Boris was told by his family to essentially ‘get over it’ when he found out that Ivan seduced his wife (knowing full well that he probably wouldn’t have gotten the end of it had it been the other way around) just gives a glimpse into how messed up that family is.

[@marilyn1228]

@@asmithforu The whole family, except the brother who renounced Ivan, are complicit. It's like they're a family of psychopaths.

[@plamenvasilev]

Welcome back buddy! You were missed! :£

[@ThatChapter]

Back to normal now!

[@Sometimeslifeiscrazy]

Was going to be my comment.

[@monicamestas7566]

Mike, you continue to master your storytelling skills, injecting a little levity to these gruesome stories (a very tricky proposition), and you give a complete recounting. I don't know how you get all of your excellent videos on these subjects, like police interviews. Great job. Keep it up.

[@BAW47]

Mike I just want to tell you that it has been such a pleasure watching your channel grow and evolve. You captivate your audience with your story telling abilities; I'm quite certain most of us could listen to you for hours. A true gem in the KZbin true crime community. Love ya Mike.

[@jainmelbourne]

As someone who lives in Aus, I’d been hoping you’d cover this case, but didn’t think it would actually happen!

[@CammieInOz]

I'm wanting Mike to cover (and have suggested it on a couple of his posts) the story of Katherine Knight, the first Aussie woman to be serving a life sentence without parole.

[@BronteBe]

The way he pronounces MIL-AT is killer 😂

[@CammieInOz]

@@BronteBe I know, right? But Mike is Irish so I guess he isn't familiar with the correct way of pronouncing his name.

[@amblonyxx]

I'm still waiting for a crime channel to cover the Birnies!

[@naomiledger1374]

@@BronteBe lol I was wondering if anyone was going to mention that. Milat, not Millet! LOL

[@bethwomersley3999]

Mike, you are one of the best youtubers ever, truly. The effort and consistency that goes into your videos is amazing. Only true crime youtuber to strike a balance between light humour and educational content. We love you and appreciate all your hard work :)

[@FlameFlickers]

@@mollyk5557 Actually black humour can be a very effective way for humans to deal with and process disturbing events. That's been widely accepted for many years in the fields of psychology and psychiatry. It's acknowledged as a very effective coping mechanism. But don't let that stop you from trying to feel morally superior to strangers as you casually accuse them of being callous!

[@Venvaneless]

@@FlameFlickers the thing with black humour is, there’s always place and time. You wouldn’t tell such jokes at a funeral or around strangers who maybe don’t like these (which is okay too). But if you’re on the Internet or/and look specifically for true crime & keep coming back to a KZbinr although you don’t like that kind of humour it’s like “that’s on you”. I don’t mean anyone here specifically, just in general, ‘cause I hear often two extreme opposite opinions about either people “being disrespectful” for liking true crime content and the black humour that sometimes goes with it (I mean if you don’t like it, no one forces you to watch. Close the window and be done with it.) or others, who just offend someone and call it “humour” for the sake of it.

[@carabiner7999]

Murderino here. Mr. Onion is a tragic, but living legend. My hope is that he has been able to move beyond this horrifying part of his journey. Best wishes to him and his.

[@vaniprod]

Mikey I did not want to watch this one as it is so close to home and this arsehole was so evil, but once again you did a stellar job. You have a gift of being able to share a story without being salacious or over dramatic and the compassion in your heart shines through. Thanks mate. I would really like to see you take on the Christchurch Mosque attack one day.

[@rbarba2751]

This Aussie woman agrees!

[@ellabellabudjubum]

I honestly don't know how many times I have heard this story I absolutely loved your presentation!! 💙🇦🇺🙏

[@therealdachshunddjangosmom]

He is getting better and better, right? Even cases i already heard of, i always learn something new 🤷 Stay safe and healthy!!! Much ❤️ from Austria 🇦🇹

[@kouranko]

@@mollyk5557 it is the first I've heard of that myself, and it's really upsetting. I hope I'm never numb to these stories, but also I don't get off on them at all. I guess some people do, but many of us don't.

[@topcat8839]

As always, another ripper of a video Mike. Being Australian myself, you covered this story brilliantly and factually. Look at South Australia Mike, the murder capital of Australia. The family murders especially. We in south Australia have many serial murders, sleepy old South Australia, Adelaide the City of Churches, has many murders to cover. I have been watching you for some years now, never get tired of your content. Always on point and interesting. Thank you Mike.

[@asmrsue2440]

Snowtown. Bodies in the barrels

[@themudpit621]

Indeed. Weird weather today hey?

[@vdigiulio550]

@@asmrsue2440 He's done a video on that already :)

[@jocreek1894]

@@vdigiulio550 Thanks for reminding me it's been done. I immediately thought of it when Mike said Backpacker Murders was the worst/most serial killings in Aust, as I'd say Bodies in the Barrels was.

[@bradleyemmerson3728]

@@mollyk5557 .... WTF is wrong with you Molly... 🤔....

[@Gemgemz26]

I moved home, so had no Internet for nearly 2 weeks. Was great to unplug, but boy have I missed Mike and my fellow Chapterettes! "Let's give it a gooo" I love ya, Gem out

[@chudleyflusher7132]

I like to picture Mike slipping into a secret door in his closet and then striding through several high security doors down a secured hallway with the last door revealing the official burgundy Henley hanging alone under dramatic lighting.🤣

[@ScottyPeabody]

How many times have the police given the old “okey doke” to a report to find out later they could’ve saved lives?

[@jb-nk5pg]

The scarier questions is how many of those okey dokeys are still out there, unnoticed.

[@nodrogstacey7813]

Far, far to many times sadly

[@themudpit621]

Hindsight is 2020

[@sinkingfeeeling]

As an Australian this was one of the first big cases I learned about, having seen a doco on TV when I was a kid. The whole stabbing them in the back and paralysing them thing traumatised me. This country has eaten a lot of backpackers and international students…

[@Lolliegoth]

Perspective dude...

[@williamasnip9503]

He's not pushing up flowers he's in hell for eternity.

[@91Fc3sDrifter]

That Chapter & MrBallen always have the best storytelling vids! Keep up the good work brobro👍

[@celavabudalica4541]

Mike is ok but Ballen is better imo.

[@peakydene1943]

Mike (That Chapter) and John (MrBallen) are both such excellent storytellers and I alternate between the two channels constantly. I don’t think it can be said that one is better than the other because their content is very different and their personalities are so very different. What they do have in common is their warmth and wit and ability to tell a story in such an enthralling way that you are drawn into each one time after time after time. As long as these two tell stories, I will be here subscribing to their channels.

[@e.b.4379]

Correction: Only one of his parents was Croatian. Milat's father was a 35-year old Croatian immigrant who married a 16-year old Australian girl and they had 14 children, one of whom was Ivan.

[@NachoAE360]

Yikes!

[@gtw4546]

👀

[@tonyabrookes9931]

14 children?! That's insane. NO person or pair of people can properly attend to the full range of needs of 14 children on their own. That's pretty much guaranteed child abuse and neglect just by the numbers alone. Awful

[@truth4004]

That poor child. Just 16 marrying a man over double her age she was probably forced to have all those kids or she was deranged.

[@truth4004]

@@tonyabrookes9931 Yeah the abuse started with marrying a 16 year old child.

[@markhauxwell1230]

Glad to see Ivan covered I’ve known about him for years. The movie wolf creek is pretty much based off of him 😬

[@brendanjordan6780]

Top film

[@themudpit621]

@@brendanjordan6780 I walked out of it. Hated it.

[@markhauxwell1230]

@@themudpit621 why lol

[@MrE001]

Thanks for the story. I also remember hearing that after his first kill he sat at home freaking out, sure that the police were going to discover he had murdered someone. But when month after month he had not been arrested, he then started feeling empowered and godly. After well.... The rest is history

[@RaptorGoesRAWR]

We'd followed the case for ages and then were horrified to realise we were living literally around the corner from him when he was caught.