Serial killer Ivan Milat’s story is among the most infamous in Australian history. So why are there still so many unanswered questions about his movements in the lead-up to his arrest in the ‘90s?
Could his crimes have been covered-up for decades?
What was his connection to Kings Cross? As those questions are examined by a New South Wales Inquiry, this series goes back to the mad, bad old days of Sydney’s red light district to find out where these claims came from.
Through the eyes of the streetkids, we learn about the QCs and the kids who lined the “Wall” and the friends they never saw again. History is told by the winners. What if it wasn’t?
They are sometimes called maniac factories. The juvenile homes of New South Wales in the 1970s attracted “perverts and sadists” according to the boys who went to Daruk and Mount Penang. What was happening inside and who was invited to visit?
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18 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 4 - Heavies
In the mid 1970s, the so-called heavies or thugs were the people to be avoided: they were the ones who guarded the door at the clubs and who stalked the streets of the Cross. A lot of these guys had something in common: but who were they working for?
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18 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 3 -The Park
Johnny shares his harrowing experiences and secrets from the 1970s Royal National Park, revealing threats and information about Sydney's influential figures in this interview.
11 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 1 - Brown Paper Bags
Host [Host Name] explores the hidden world of Kings Cross in the 1960s, revealing a sanctuary for troubled youth and a vibrant nightlife.
11 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 2 -Taking Names
Host [Host Name] investigates Ivan Milat's mysterious missing years and Kings Cross visits, revealing his early brushes with the law.
28 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Introducing - Back To The Wall
Journalist and podcaster Camille Bianchi interviews listeners about the lingering questions and potential cover-ups surrounding serial killer Ivan Milat's crimes.
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Episode 5 -Gates of Hell
Published 25 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] These are men and women who have almost all witnessed violence, but they all say the same thing. Their time in these so-called care homes was the most miserable and traumatic experience of their lives. I was so terrified of getting locked up. I never was locked up again, ever. I'm a bit stuck on something. […]
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