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Case 109: Belanglo (Part 1/5)
🕑 Added 2019-03-21 20:45:08 +0000 UTCIn the late 1980s and early 1990s, backpackers from across the globe flocked to Australia in search of sun, surf and adventure. Although hitchhiking was frowned upon, it remained a popular option for those seeking a cheap, convenient method of transit.
Team:
Anonymous Host - research, narration
Elsha McGill - writing
Mike Migas - production, scoring
Andrew D.B. Joslyn - additional scoring
Comments
Carmel O'Dwyer
I was referring to the fact that they are usually referred to as a “two man tent” but they have made it gender neutral ;)
Captain Flint
I had never heard of this case before - sounds very intriguing so far. Really well written too.
Bob Trenwith
I believe that tent exchange will end up being an important detail.
Carmel O'Dwyer
Excellent episode. A really nice pace in both narration and background sounds to this case. I even like the way they exchanged the “two PERSON tent” with the other backpacker. Excellent attention to detail. These guys think of it all! Well done to all involved, looking forward to the next part.
Claire
Another stellar, chilling episode, thank you. I had never heard of this case. I was the the same age as the backpackers in the early 90s, and just as adventurous and trusting. Hitchhiking was still somewhat common at the time, especially outside the US. I did it myself a few times.
Patricia
Well presented. I'm looking forward to the other parts
Juanita
So, SO, good. I can't wait for the next part!
Ely
my best friend and I tweeted u guys about this case a year - year and a half ago and now it’s here 😩 well worth the wait!
Maya George
Casefile, I’m gonna need you to upload the next four parts ASAP, please 😂
alan roosen
*** SPOILERS OF THE CASE TO FOLLOW DON'T READ IF YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE CASE *** So based on this episode it sounds like they are going to focus on the main 7 victims which were what he was prosecuted with, which makes sense. I'm just curious if time will be spent to the other chunk of victims who are almost certainly agreed upon to be more Milat victims and just weren't part of the official prosecution or not. There were 7 official, plus I believe 6 unofficial and then the taxi driver so 14 fairly certain ones plus also more "maybe it was him" victims too. My guess is he's responsible for 15-20 deaths. I also know that the team doesn't like to go into gruesome details, but I hope they at least mention the spine severing. It's such a level of terror that I think that detail alone has stuck with me more than anything about the murders.
Josh Treadwell
OK - time for part 2 please! :)
Ben Scalise
4 minutes in and already loving this episode
Eiley Ormsby
We just got to know a whole lot of young people who we know came to the very worst of ends. The tension was great. If the other four are as good as this, it's going to be the new benchmark episode
Blair Doherty
I can see why this is a five parter. EP one has only scratched the surface.
Mandy G
Yes! I know ya’ll will do an excellent job covering this story. Can’t wait to listen.
Casefile True Crime
Hi Maya and Lindsay. Feel free to comment on the episode. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Casefile True Crime
Yes, please leave comments on the episode. If people are scrolling down they will know there are spoilers from this point on.
Lindsay Burke
I was wondering the same thing...
Dan O'Day
😍😍😍
Maya George
When is time to start talking about this?? I have comments and thoughts but don’t want to spoil anyone lol
Megan Brennan
YESSSSSSSSSSS ❤👏
Jaz Guram
Never mind :)
Amanda N
So excited!
Jaz Guram
Anyone else still not seeing the episode on Pocket Casts?
Paul T
Love the title you have used. So much better than what I thought it would be!
Alana
Yessssss!!!! 👌 Thank you thank you thank you!
Blair Doherty
I have been waiting for this case for years. Literally years. So excited.
Jen Tysick
Omg I can’t wait to listen later ekkkkk
Wanda
Omg! Yess!!!
Maya George
OH MY GOD. I thought I would check ‘just in case’ and it’s HERE. I’m getting my listening face on and going in
Sarah McRae
So excited this case is finally being covered! Thank you so much!
Sarah McRae
YAY!!!!
Nick B
Okay. Let’s do this!
