Notorious Australian serial killer unmasked for the first time
The identity of a notorious Australian serial killer has been revealed for the first time since the 1998 murders. This case has been one of the most infamous in Australian criminal history. The public is now able to see the face of the individual responsible for these crimes.
- ▪The killer's identity was disclosed after many years of speculation.
- ▪The murders took place in 1998, making this case a long-standing mystery.
- ▪This revelation marks a significant moment in Australian criminal history.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/national/notorious-australian-serial-killer-unmasked-for-the-first-time-20260519-p5zytp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 18:40:53 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-19T08:44:57.435Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-19T08:44:57.435Z |
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