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Ivan's older brother Boris Milat recounts that his brother was responsible for the shooting of Sydney taxi driver Neville Knight in 1962. Allan Dillon was arrested and jailed for the offence.
Until Sunday Night contacted Dillon he had no idea that he had unwittingly confessed to a crime committed by Milat, believing that he was protecting his brother.
Sunday Night gave Boris Milat the opportunity to meet Allan Dillon to apologise for keeping his brother's secret for decades, also believing that he was protecting his brother.
This story originally aired on 3 March 2015.
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Ivan's older brother Boris Milat recounts that his brother was responsible for the shooting of Sydney taxi driver Neville Knight in 1962. Allan Dillon was arrested and jailed for the offence.
Until Sunday Night contacted Dillon he had no idea that he had unwittingly confessed to a crime committed by Milat, believing that he was protecting his brother.
Sunday Night gave Boris Milat the opportunity to meet Allan Dillon to apologise for keeping his brother's secret for decades, also believing that he was protecting his brother.
This story originally aired on 3 March 2015.
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7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest, and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.
