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Ivan Milat: Australia's most notorious serial killer

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Convicted killer Ivan Milat has died, aged 74, in Long Bay Hospital.

Ivan Milat having a good laugh leaving the supreme court after his appeal in 1997.

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Ivan Milat having a good laugh leaving the supreme court after his appeal in 1997. Credit:Adam Pretty

Police, detectives and forensic investigators search the Guilford home of Ivan Milat's mother in 1994. Items believed to be those belonging to victims found in the garage are laid out and photographed.

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Police, detectives and forensic investigators search the Guilford home of Ivan Milat's mother in 1994. Items believed to be those belonging to victims found in the garage are laid out and photographed.Credit:Troy Howe

A detective places a rilfle that was found in the boot.

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A detective places a rilfle that was found in the boot.Credit:Troy Howe

Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Leach, left, and other detectives take then prime suspect, the backpacker killer Ivan Milat into custody after raiding his home in Cinnabar Street, Eagle Vale. Taken on 22 May 1994.

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Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Leach, left, and other detectives take then prime suspect, the backpacker killer Ivan Milat into custody after raiding his home in Cinnabar Street, Eagle Vale. Taken on 22 May 1994.Credit:Rick Stevens

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Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Leach, left, and other detectives take then prime suspect, the backpacker killer Ivan Milat into custody after raiding his home in Cinnabar Street, Eagle Vale. Taken on 22 May 1994.

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Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Leach, left, and other detectives take then prime suspect, the backpacker killer Ivan Milat into custody after raiding his home in Cinnabar Street, Eagle Vale. Taken on 22 May 1994.Credit:Rick Stevens

Police officers and detectives with evidence confiscated from the house of then prime suspect, the backpacker killer Ivan Milat after raiding his home in Cinnabar Street, Eagle Vale Taken on 22 May 1994.

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Police officers and detectives with evidence confiscated from the house of then prime suspect, the backpacker killer Ivan Milat after raiding his home in Cinnabar Street, Eagle Vale Taken on 22 May 1994.Credit:Dean Sewell

Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Leach, left, and other detectives taking Ivan Milat into custody after raiding his home in 1994.

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Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Leach, left, and other detectives taking Ivan Milat into custody after raiding his home in 1994.Credit:Greg White

NSW police take away Ivan Milat, the man suspected of the Belanglo Forest backpacker murders, from his Eaglevale home after an early morning raid, July 1, 1995.

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NSW police take away Ivan Milat, the man suspected of the Belanglo Forest backpacker murders, from his Eaglevale home after an early morning raid, July 1, 1995.Credit:Rick Stevens

Const. Steve Blackmore (Standing), Det. Sen. Const. Andrew Grosse (kneeling) examine roof TV Aerial. Police continued to search the house of Ivan Milat at 22 Cinnabar AV Eagle vale for evidence in connection with the task force air investigation into the backpacker murders. May 25, 1994.

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Const. Steve Blackmore (Standing), Det. Sen. Const. Andrew Grosse (kneeling) examine roof TV Aerial. Police continued to search the house of Ivan Milat at 22 Cinnabar AV Eagle vale for evidence in connection with the task force air investigation into the backpacker murders. May 25, 1994.Credit:Andrew Meares

Police continued to search the house of Ivan Milat at 22 Cinnabar AV Eagle Vale today, for evidence in connection with the task force air investigation into the backpacker murders. Const. Steve Blackmore examine the garden hose. May 25, 1994.

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Police continued to search the house of Ivan Milat at 22 Cinnabar AV Eagle Vale today, for evidence in connection with the task force air investigation into the backpacker murders. Const. Steve Blackmore examine the garden hose. May 25, 1994.Credit:Andrew Meares

Police continued to search the house of Ivan Milat at 22 Cinnabar Av Eagle Vale, for evidence in connection with the task force air investigation into the backpacker murders. Const. Steve Blackmore (jumping) and Det. Sen. Const. Andrew Grosse examine the roof. May 25, 1994.

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Police continued to search the house of Ivan Milat at 22 Cinnabar Av Eagle Vale, for evidence in connection with the task force air investigation into the backpacker murders. Const. Steve Blackmore (jumping) and Det. Sen. Const. Andrew Grosse examine the roof. May 25, 1994.Credit:Andrew Meares

Ivan Milat's solicitor Andrew Bow (left) walks with Milat's barrister Cate Holmes (right). Ms Holmes was sacked by Ivan Milat 14/11/94.

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Ivan Milat's solicitor Andrew Bow (left) walks with Milat's barrister Cate Holmes (right). Ms Holmes was sacked by Ivan Milat 14/11/94.Credit:Brendan Esposito

Ivan Milat is whisked away from the Supreme Court after being found guilty of seven backpacker murders, 27/07/1996.

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Ivan Milat is whisked away from the Supreme Court after being found guilty of seven backpacker murders, 27/07/1996.Credit:Nick Moir

Every day the trail of Ivan Milat attracts numerous people who want their glimpse of the alleged "Backpacker Serial Killer", Ivan Milat, 02/04/1996.

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Every day the trail of Ivan Milat attracts numerous people who want their glimpse of the alleged "Backpacker Serial Killer", Ivan Milat, 02/04/1996.Credit:Nick Moir

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Ivan Milat during his trial - he leaves court after a day of waiting as the jury deliberated, 25/07/1996.

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Ivan Milat during his trial - he leaves court after a day of waiting as the jury deliberated, 25/07/1996.Credit:Nick Moir

Ivan Milat murderer of seven backpackers, before his conviction, 11/04/1996.

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Ivan Milat murderer of seven backpackers, before his conviction, 11/04/1996.Credit:Nick Moir

Ivan Milat leaves the Supreme Court, 26 March 1996.

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Ivan Milat leaves the Supreme Court, 26 March 1996.Credit:David Mariuz

Missing Girls inquest at Toronto Court. High security for Ivan Milat giving evidence today: Police checking for bombs under cars with a special mirror.

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Missing Girls inquest at Toronto Court. High security for Ivan Milat giving evidence today: Police checking for bombs under cars with a special mirror.Credit:Anita Jones

Missing Girls Inquest at Toronto Court. Peter Morgan outside the Toronto court with his 'Bring back the death penalty' sign as Milat is due to give evidence.

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Missing Girls Inquest at Toronto Court. Peter Morgan outside the Toronto court with his 'Bring back the death penalty' sign as Milat is due to give evidence.Credit:Anita Jones

High security as Ivan Milat gives evidence at coronal inquiry at Toronto courthouse. Police check court garden before Milat arrives.

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High security as Ivan Milat gives evidence at coronal inquiry at Toronto courthouse. Police check court garden before Milat arrives.Credit:Peter Stoop