'Rot in hell': Australia’s most notorious serial killer Ivan Milat, 74, dies

Ivan Milat, 74, NSW's notorious backpacker killer, has died in Long Bay Prison of terminal cancer, authorities say, five months after he was diagnosed.

Australia's backpacker serial killer Ivan Milat, who was serving seven life sentences, has died in jail.

Australia's backpacker serial killer Ivan Milat, who was serving seven life sentences, has died in jail. Source: Supplied

Notorious serial killer Ivan Milat has died in prison from terminal oesophagus and stomach cancer.

Milat, 74, died at Long Bay Hospital at 4.07am on Sunday, Corrective Services NSW said in a statement.

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