NSW Inquiry Into Ivan Milat’s Suspected 80-100 Murders, June 11

A NSW parliamentary inquiry is investigating whether serial killer Ivan Milat committed between 80 and 100 murders, far exceeding the seven backpacker deaths he was convicted of in 1994. The probe, led by NSW Legalise Cannabis MP Jeremy Buckingham, has drawn fire from retired homicide detectives and victim support groups who say it lacks credible evidence and cannot compel witnesses to testify.

Milat Refused Confession Before Death

Retired homicide squad detective inspector Wayne Walpole led the final police interviews with Milat before his death from cancer. Milat remained defiant throughout, denying even the crimes he was jailed for. Walpole said Milat showed “no empathy” and “cared for nothing but his own incarceration.” On audio recordings, Milat told officers: “There’s no evidence … No police evidence or whatever.” Former assistant commissioner John Laycock added: “He would not confess to anything, he wouldn’t plead guilty to breathing.”

Five Missing Women Still Unaccounted For

Police wanted to question Milat about five unsolved cases: Amanda Robinson, Robyn Hickey, Leanne Goodall, Gillian Jamieson, and Debra Balken. None of their bodies have been found. The inquiry is now examining whether Milat may have been responsible for these and dozens of other disappearances. A NSW man told the inquiry that he believed Milat picked him up while hitchhiking in the 1974 or 1975, with a speeding ticket stopping the encounter.

Police and Victim Groups Question the Inquiry

Walpole said the inquiry needs “credible evidence, some fact-based evidence” to proceed. Homicide Victims Support Group chief executive Martha Jabour asked: “What’s to be gained by putting family members through an inquiry that can’t compel anyone to do anything?” The final police interview with Milat was broadcast on A Current Affair, showing his refusal to cooperate even as death approached.

Final Thoughts

The inquiry into Milat’s suspected 80-100 murders faces credibility questions from law enforcement and victim advocates who say it lacks evidence and cannot compel testimony. Without new leads or confessions, the probe may reopen old wounds without delivering answers.

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