The Snowtown Murders – Inspired by the Crimes of John Bunting, James Vlassakis, Robert Wagner, and Mark Haydon

May 1999. Several missing person reports have led investigators here to an abandoned bank vault in Snowtown, Australia. Inside the vault are several barrels containing the results of a group of evil perpetrators. In 2011, the accounts of these men were captured in a searing thriller called The Snowtown Murders. And this film was inspired by a true story.

On this episode of Inspired By A True Story, we break down the true events of what happened in Snowtown, Australia, also known as the “Bodies in Barrels” case. What actually happened versus what transpired in the film, who was truly involved, and how far did these sadistic murderers go?

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We all love true crime and the movies they inspire, but have you ever wondered how TRUE that story is? Welcome to Inspired by a true story, where every two weeks, our award-winning podcast hosts and film critics discuss the genuine details that have inspired some of the most memorable true crime movies around. Each episode will break down the crime or crimes that inspired a specific film, and then discuss how factual that film is, versus how much is simply Hollywood magic. Inspired by a true story is now available to listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. As fans, we all deserve to know how TRUE our true crime is, so take a listen to Inspired by a True Story, and let’s keep those artists honest.