John Bunting was an Australian serial killer, known for his involvement in a series of murders in the late 1990s. He was born on July 4, 1947, in Adelaide, South Australia. Bunting, along with his accomplices, targeted vulnerable individuals, including young men and boys, often luring them to his home before committing the crimes. In 2007, Bunting was convicted of 11 murders and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. His case drew significant media attention and raised discussions about issues such as criminal psychology and the effectiveness of the Australian legal system in handling violent offenders.