{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64f1fe0ba21165001136d51e/67790622d83630b6e321e8e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Australian Backpacker Murders","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64f1fe0ba21165001136d51e/1735984618018-33a9987a-a95a-40b4-94bd-314589b9b208.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Crime Time, Inc., the hosts delve into the chilling case of the Backpacker Murders that shook Australia between 1989 and 1992. Seven young hitchhikers vanished, only to be found later in Belanglo State Forest, brutally murdered. The episode details the investigation, the discovery of key evidence, and the eventual capture of Ivan Milat, the man behind these heinous crimes. The hosts also discuss the immense toll on the victims' families and the broader impact on Australia's tourism industry. The case remains a haunting reminder of the unexpected dangers that can lurk in seemingly idyllic places.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the Backpacker Murders</p><p>00:13 The Horrific Discovery in Belanglo State Forest</p><p>00:40 The Investigation and Emotional Toll</p><p>01:05 Paul Onions' Narrow Escape</p><p>01:43 Unmasking Ivan Milat</p><p>02:34 The Evidence Against Milat</p><p>03:56 The Trial and Verdict</p><p>05:02 Speculations and Unanswered Questions</p><p>06:30 Remembering the Victims</p><p>12:36 The Impact on Tourism and Safety Measures</p><p>13:32 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts</p>","author_name":"Crime Time Inc"}