# The Bodies in the Barrels: The Charles Manson of Australia | Part 1

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Podcast: [Crimehub: A True Crime Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crimehub-a-true-crime-podcast-4522600)
Published: 2026-03-13T17:00:00+00:00
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In 1999, police searching for a missing woman unlocked the vault of an abandoned bank in the small town of Snowtown, Australia—and discovered barrels filled with human remains, exposing one of the country’s most horrific serial murder cases. What followed revealed a sadistic cult-like group led by John Bunting that tortured and killed at least twelve victims, many of them vulnerable people targeted under the guise of a twisted “moral crusade.” Huge thanks to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Acorns: Sign up now and Acorns will boost your new account with a $5 bonus investment. Head to⁠⁠⁠ ⁠acorns.com/crimehub⁠⁠⁠⁠ or download the Acorns app to get started. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at ⁠shopify.com/crimehub⁠ Quince: Go to ⁠quince.com/crimehub⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Listen to Crimehub completely ad-free with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of⁠ ⁠Crimehub Premium⁠⁠. Cancel anytime. No commitment. 👉🏼 ⁠patreon.com/crimehub⁠⁠. Writer: Mike Colucci * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content intended for mature audiences. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #truecrime #truecrimestories #truecrimepodcast #crimehub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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