21 Dark Destinations Around The World Where History Meets Horror

11. Sydney: The Backpacker Murders

In the early 1990s, the discovery of several bodies in the Belanglo State Forest outside Sydney, Australia, revealed the horrifying crimes of Ivan Milat, known as the Backpacker Murderer. Milat's targeting of young backpackers shocked the nation and has been the subject of numerous fictional adaptations. Ivan Milat’s crimes have become a dark landmark in Australia’s criminal history, influencing countless fictional retellings and shaping the country’s approach to safety and justice. By understanding the allure of his narrative, we gain insight into society's fascination with the macabre and the thin line between reality and the fictionalized accounts that it inspires.