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
I was referring to the fact that they are usually referred to as a “two man tent” but they have made it gender neutral ;)
Carmel O'Dwyer
2019-03-25 22:22:44 +0000 UTCI had never heard of this case before - sounds very intriguing so far. Really well written too.
Captain Flint
2019-03-25 20:20:35 +0000 UTCI believe that tent exchange will end up being an important detail.
Bob Trenwith
2019-03-25 03:06:51 +0000 UTCExcellent 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.
Carmel O'Dwyer
2019-03-23 20:30:00 +0000 UTCAnother 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.
Claire
2019-03-23 16:30:39 +0000 UTCWell presented. I'm looking forward to the other parts
Patricia
2019-03-22 17:37:21 +0000 UTCSo, SO, good. I can't wait for the next part!
Juanita
2019-03-22 15:09:38 +0000 UTCmy 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!
Ely
2019-03-22 08:09:16 +0000 UTCCasefile, I’m gonna need you to upload the next four parts ASAP, please 😂
Maya George
2019-03-22 05:41:08 +0000 UTC*** 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.
alan roosen
2019-03-22 05:28:41 +0000 UTCOK - time for part 2 please! :)
Josh Treadwell
2019-03-22 04:45:31 +0000 UTC4 minutes in and already loving this episode
Ben Scalise
2019-03-22 03:43:36 +0000 UTCWe 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
Eiley Ormsby
2019-03-22 03:38:35 +0000 UTCI can see why this is a five parter. EP one has only scratched the surface.
Blair Doherty
2019-03-22 03:13:49 +0000 UTCYes! I know ya’ll will do an excellent job covering this story. Can’t wait to listen.
Mandy G
2019-03-22 02:32:44 +0000 UTCHi Maya and Lindsay. Feel free to comment on the episode. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Casefile True Crime
2019-03-22 00:54:14 +0000 UTCYes, please leave comments on the episode. If people are scrolling down they will know there are spoilers from this point on.
Casefile True Crime
2019-03-22 00:53:43 +0000 UTCI was wondering the same thing...
Lindsay Burke
2019-03-22 00:44:28 +0000 UTC😍😍😍
Dan O'Day
2019-03-22 00:07:19 +0000 UTCWhen is time to start talking about this?? I have comments and thoughts but don’t want to spoil anyone lol
Maya George
2019-03-21 23:16:04 +0000 UTCYESSSSSSSSSSS ❤👏
Megan Brennan
2019-03-21 23:16:01 +0000 UTCNever mind :)
Jaz Guram
2019-03-21 22:45:18 +0000 UTCSo excited!
Amanda N
2019-03-21 22:15:39 +0000 UTCAnyone else still not seeing the episode on Pocket Casts?
Jaz Guram
2019-03-21 22:06:55 +0000 UTCLove the title you have used. So much better than what I thought it would be!
Paul T
2019-03-21 21:52:16 +0000 UTCYessssss!!!! 👌 Thank you thank you thank you!
Alana
2019-03-21 21:23:25 +0000 UTCI have been waiting for this case for years. Literally years. So excited.
Blair Doherty
2019-03-21 21:21:55 +0000 UTCOmg I can’t wait to listen later ekkkkk
Jen Tysick
2019-03-21 21:01:22 +0000 UTCOmg! Yess!!!
Wanda
2019-03-21 20:54:31 +0000 UTCOH MY GOD. I thought I would check ‘just in case’ and it’s HERE. I’m getting my listening face on and going in
Maya George
2019-03-21 20:48:17 +0000 UTCSo excited this case is finally being covered! Thank you so much!
Sarah McRae
2019-03-21 20:48:14 +0000 UTCYAY!!!!
Sarah McRae
2019-03-21 20:47:48 +0000 UTCOkay. Let’s do this!
Nick B
2019-03-21 20:46:03 +0000 UTC
