How police may have inadvertently saved this man from Ivan Milat

Steven Clark believes he may have encountered Ivan Milat, the notorious backpacker serial killer, during his teenage years. Clark recalls a man with distinctive protruding teeth and a moustache who gave him a ride. He now suspects this individual was Milat, suggesting a potential close call with the killer.

Clark's recollection comes years after Milat's conviction for the murders of seven young backpackers in the 1990s. The encounter, if accurately identified, means Clark may have unknowingly crossed paths with a dangerous serial offender.

This story highlights the chilling possibility of ordinary citizens having unknowingly encountered notorious criminals, underscoring the pervasive fear and impact of serial crimes.