Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule
by True Crime Australia
Subscribe to Crime X+ today.Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia and Sunday Herald Sun columnist shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life, from the story behind the biggest mysteries, to the characters of yesterday and the crims of today. Produced by Jonty Burton.
Episodes
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The Policewoman: Narelle Fraser's career catching evil men. Part 2
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Narelle Fraser joins the show to recount some of the worst criminals she investigated. Find out more about the documentary The Policewoman at: https://filmquarter.com.au/thepolicewoman Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and...
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The Policewoman: Narelle Fraser's career catching evil men. Part 1
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: Former cop Narelle Fraser joins the show to talk about her remarkable career going up against some of the worst crims in the state. Find out more about the documentary The Policewoman at: https://filmquarter.com.au/thepolicewoman Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes...
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Who killed Rick? Murder in central Victoria
Six months after the mysterious murder of “salt of the earth” farmer Rick Wills - who was found buried in a shallow grave on his own land - the question for investigators is not identifying their prime suspect. It’s more a case of when and how to put pressure on him. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear...
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I was a contraband chopper pilot. Part 2
Last week Tim Smith told the tale of his speedy intro to helicopter flying and the Canadian underworld. This week, he describes how it all came undone. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a...
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I was a contraband chopper pilot. Part 1
Before Tim Smith was a reality TV contestant, he led a colourful life smuggling colourful goods for colourful characters. He visits Life and Crimes to tell his story. Tim Smith is features in the new book Crossroads. Get more information at: https://newhollandpublishers.com/crossroads/ Subscribe…
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The last link to an island murder mystery
Warning: Episode discusses self harm. Fergus Cameron was born to fortune, but a deadly love triangle would underline his unfortunate life. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for…
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The gumboot mystery of Kaye King. A son's search: Part 2
Jason Thompson returns to the show to talk about the legal twists and turns over the death of his mother Kaye. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it...
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The gumboot mystery of Kaye King. A son's search: Part 1
In 2018 Andrew Rule outlined the death of Kaye King. Now, eight years later, Kaye's son Jason joins the show with more. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A…
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A crime she didn't commit: The conviction of Josephine Greensill
Journalist Neal Mercer joins the show to tell one of the stories in his new book, Falsely Convicted. Find out more at: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Neil-Mercer-Falsely-Convicted-9781761472978 Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access…
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Snow storm: Cocaine on Australian streets
Recent news has Andrew Rule thinking about the history of cocaine on our shores and its use today. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:...
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Gunshots in Altona North: The shooting of Fadi Haddara
When a crime family patriarch was found in a pool of blood outside his home, it marked another red chapter in Melbourne's latest underworld war. Anthony Dowsley joins the show to discuss. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of...
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A eulogy for Granny Evil
Kath Pettingill raised a brood of killers and dealers and theives, and her own life was peppered with crime and loss. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows?...
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Nikki Justice: Serving punchlines
Most comedians learn how to handle a room by dealing with a few awkward open-mic hecklers. Nikki Justice learned how to survive in Perth’s underworld. She joins Andrew Rule to tell some tales. Find out more at: https://www.instagram.com/nikkijusticecomedy/ or https://www.nikkijustice.com.au/...
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Murder myster in a troubled land
A President shot and a rebel leader gunned down. Author Paul Toohey joins the show to tell the story of the day Timor-Leste descended into madness. Find more about Paul Toohey's book at: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/The-Fatal-Island/Paul-Toohey/9781761825019 Subscribe to Crime X+ to...
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A young witness to the waterfront war
Monica was a child when she saw a gangland slaying. That moment would turn her world upside down. She tells her story for the first time to Andrew Rule. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a...
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Horror in Pattaya
Australia has been transfixed by the alleged murder of a Thai girl and the Australian man accused of her killing. Investigative reporter Stephen Drill has just returned from the scene at Pattaya. He joins guest host Jonty Burton to discuss the alleged crime and the seedy underworld that is at the...
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Melbourne's own art caper
It's one of Australia's enduring unsolved art crimes: the theft of a Picasso from the National Gallery of Victoria. Now, 40 years later, author A.T. Prewitt has imagined who could have been behind the crime. Find more about the book at: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/?authors=a-t-prewett…
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Bar wars: From a horrifying ordeal to a safety beacon
Bar owner Dominic Porter and his family survived first an attack on his business then a horrifying home invasion. He tells Andrew Rule about how it inspired him to create a community safety app. More about the WatchTower app at: https://www.instagram.com/watchtower__app/ Life and Crimes is now on...
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A pretty big deal in a quiet sleepy place
Andrew Rule goes in search for an answer to a mystery that's very close to home. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts. You can now watch the recording sessions of Life and Crimes at the Herald…
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The subtle art of standover: When debt collection goes bad
If you owe a lot of money, you better pray you owe it to understanding people. Andrew Rule explains. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts. Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:...
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Bad sports: More tales of competitors who've turned to the shady side
As the globe turns its gaze to the World Cup, Andrew Rule takes a local look at more sporting characters who have fallen out of favour. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one…
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A murder mystery and a touch of history with Candice Fox
When one of Australia's most well-known crime authors sat down to write her latest novel, she found an eerie link to her own family's past. Find more about Candice Fox's latest book Redbelly Crossing at: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/redbelly-crossing-9781761345548 Subscribe to Crime X+ to…
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The evil deeds of two evil men. Part 2
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Last week, we went through the story of one of Queensland's most notorious abductions. This week we return to Adelaide and look at how that case up north may be linked to another horror in the City of Churches. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free,...
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The evil deeds of two evil men. Part 1
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Could the disappearance of two sets of children half a continent away be linked? Andrew Rule examines the mystery that starts with the murders of Judith and Susan Mackay. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our…
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The monsterous teacher and the very brave boy
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. When a string of children went missing from Adelaide's quiet suburban streets, police were stumped. It took some quick thinking from a frightened child to bring the murderer to justice. Author Michael Madigan joins the show with more. More about his books at:...
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Bar Wars: Inside the attacks on Melbourne's nightlife
Victoria's capital has been rocked by a series of attacks on nightlife venues, that has Olivia Jenkins and her colleagues on the Herald Sun crime desk searching for answers. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true...
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Our man on the inside
Some of the most ingenious crimes have been pulled off using one simple trick: someone with access. Andrew Rule explains. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A...
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Objection! What really goes on in our criminal courtrooms
Tony Taouk from Magna Carta Lawyers has seen a lot in our law courts, and most of it isn't like what you see on TV. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows?…
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Farquharson to Freeman: The horror of parents killing their kids
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: After the news of a notorious child killer being savagely beaten in prison, Andrew Rule looks at more cases of parents harming their own children. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true...
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I was a sovereign citizen
Melbourne author Brodie Finegan Forbes lived inside the world of sovereign citizens, before turning his back on the movement. He joins the show to tell his story. Find out more about Brodie's books at: https://www.brodiefineganforbes.com/ Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free,...
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The life and death of cop killer Dezi Freeman
Andrew Rule looks at the early years ofthe self-described sovereign citizen, who was shot dead at Thologolong after a seven-month manhunt. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for…
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A witness to Melbourne's worst bombing
WARNING: Disturbing content. Bill Ayes is a former crime journo who was at the right place at the very worst time, when a group of criminals tried to blow up Victoria Police HQ. He talks with Andrew about being in the building when the blast happened, and what happened after. Read Bill's first...
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Tales from behind bars. Part 2
Former prison officer Brian Coglan rejoins the show to tell more stories from one of Australia's toughest prisons Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask…
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Tales from behind bars. Part 1
Brian Coghlan spent 20 years as a guard at one of our toughest prisons, and there he met some very interesting characters. He drops by the studio to tell tales of watching some of Australia's worst. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our…
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BONUS EPISODE: Introducing Hunting Justice - The Easey Street murders
Olivia Jenkins, host of the new crime series Hunting Justice comes to the studio to talk about her new show about the Easey Street murders. Search for Hunting Justice wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our…
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Grand Theft Auto: Melbourne City
While car theft isn't a new thing, it has seen a dramatic surge as organised crooks steal cars for parts - or far, far worse. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A...
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Without a will and a way
A fight for inheritance has opened up a decades-old family mystery. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at: [email protected] Like the…
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The tracker cop
Captain Coby Webb has spent a career working with dogs in law enforcement. She tells Andrew about the cases she's worked and the people she's helped find using canine expertise. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning…
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The Irwin sisters murders
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. In the hellish hour after a killer forced his way into the Irwin sisters’ Altona North home, one of the girls managed to dial triple-0 – but the call was cut off. What happened after that is the stuff of nightmares. Learn more about the case at:...
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Mysteries of the missing
As South Australian police continue their search for young Gus Lamont, Andrew Rule looks at that and other open cases of people who have disappeared without a trace. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime...
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Return of the Postcard Bandit
As good crooks go, Brenden James Abbott was one of the best in the badness business. Now, with a new drama and a new doco about him on screens, Andrew Rule reviews his chaotic career. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of...
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The bookie robber's brother. Part 2
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT Author Gregory M Carroll rejoins the show to talk about living through the bloody aftermath of the great bookie robbery. Lean more about Gregory's book: https://gregorymcarroll.com/ Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and…
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The bookie robber's brother. Part 1
Author Gregory M Carroll's big brother was one of the notorious gang that pulled off one of the biggest heists in Australian history. Now Gregory has written a fictionalised account of the crime, and the men who pulled it off. Lean more about Gregory's book: https://gregorymcarroll.com/ Subscribe...
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The unmourned death of Bevan von Einem
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Depraved killer Bevan Spencer von Einem guarded his appalling secrets right up until his death, leaving his co-offenders in the “Family” murders unidentified — and ending any chance he could explain the fate of one of the most eerie peacetime crimes of all time....
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Justifying the means: Part 2
Prison guard Bruce McLeod joins the show again to tell more stories about working at some of the state's toughest correctional facilities. More about Bruce's book at: https://www.amazon.com.au/Justifying-Means-Bruce-McLeod/dp/1764243706 Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free,...
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Justifying the means: Part 1
Prison guard Bruce McLeod lost his best mate to a violent crime. It spurred him to write the book Justifying the Means. He joins the show to talk about his friend and life working inside some of Victoria's toughest correctional facilities. Find out more about Bruce at:...
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A Life and Crimes holiday reading guide
Producer Jonty Burton joins the show for our annual holiday reading and watching guide. A spoiler warning: this episode discusses the following true crime documentaries: The Carman Family Deaths Sean Combs: The Reckoning Fred & Rose West: A British Horror Story I Was Actually There: Fairlie Arrow...
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The locust gang's big score
Author Fabian Christian joins the show to talk about one of 1980's Australia's biggest heists, and the unusual way he came to write a fictionalised version of the event and its aftermath. More about Fabianand his book Bandit or Priest at: https://www.instagram.com/fabianchristian_author/?hl=en...
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Weary: War, heroism and a murder mystery. Part 2
Journalist and author Peter FitzSimons returns to the show to talk about a murder mystery that surrounded one of Earnest 'Weary' Dunlop's best friends. More about Peter's book at: https://www.hachette.com.au/peter-fitzsimons/ Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus...
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Weary: War, heroism and a murder mystery. Part 1
Acclaimed journalist and author Peter FitzSimons joins the show to talk about his new book that chronicles the life of war hero Earnest 'Weary' Dunlop. More about Peter's book at: https://www.hachette.com.au/peter-fitzsimons/ Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus...
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Subscribe to Crime X+ today.Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia and Sunday Herald Sun columnist shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life, from the story behind the biggest mysteries, to the characters of yesterday and the crims of today. Produced by Jonty Burton.
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