From 1989 to 1992, Milat was known as "Backpack Murderer" . The brutality of his attacks both captivated and horrified the Australian public. Some of the victims were shot, others stabbed, and one was decapitated with a sword found in Ivan's mother's apartment. He then equiped his rifle with a silencer and used the victim's head for "target practice". Of the seven killed, five were European tourists in their 20s lured to Australia by its reputation as a safe haven for budget travelers. The other two victims were teen-agers from the Australian state of Victoria. Two of the dead were young British women who's disappearance led to the grim discovery of the bodies of all seven hitch-hikers.

 
Milat Singing Karaoke With His Brother and His Mom and Brother