Ketamine, Cupcakes, and a Tragic Night | Melbourne News
About this episode
The episode discusses a tragic murder case involving a man who killed his neighbor after a drug-fueled rampage.
A man who’d just been thanked for cupcakes from his neighbor turns out to be the killer of that same neighbor — a mother of two young boys — after a drug-fueled rampage. Milorad Zaric, 48, pleaded guilty to stabbing Vicki Van Aken to death in front of her sons, following a chaotic binge on ketamine, cannabis, and alcohol. Police found him incoherent, claiming he saw things, but Vicki’s family insists his mental state doesn’t excuse the horror. Her sister called it an “eternal life sentence,” her mother a “living nightmare.” The court is still processing this devastating loss. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7b81af69821c9198
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Topics covered
- crime
- drug abuse
- murder
- community impact
- legal proceedings
Keywords
- ketamine
- murder
- cupcakes
- drug-fueled rampage
- Melbourne
- court case
- family impact
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