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Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

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.

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44:46

Tragedy in the wheat fields

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2022/08/27

In the vast plains of western Victoria, police, family and concerned locals hunted for missing Adelaide grandmother Colleen South in vain. But Andrew Rule argues there was one critical element missing that could have changed the outcome. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55

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35:19

Neil and the wild boys

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2022/08/20

In a step away from crime, Andrew sits down with author Anston Cameron to talk about the new biography Neil Balme, A Tale of Two Men. The memoir chronicles Balme's journey from footy hard man to a source of calm in a turbulent sport. More about the book: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/neil-balme-9781761042102 Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/If you or anyone you know

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36:45

Behind the bikie business

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2022/08/13

Investigative journalist Stephen Drill joins the show to introduce his new podcast series Bikies Inc - a series that lifts the lid on Australia’s outlaw motorcycle gangs, who now control more than $3 billion worth of illegal drugs each year. Find out more at https://bikiesinc.com.au/ Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help:Lifeline: 13 11

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33:34

The 250th show Q&A: Part 2

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2022/08/06

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT On the second part of our Q&A special, Andrew answers questions about chilling crimes, missing people and old-time crooks Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:31

The 250th show Q&A: Part 1

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2022/07/30

On this milestone episode, Andrew Rule answers your questions about charming crooks, the underbelly war, crime masterminds and more. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleCrimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:09

The Roberts acquittal

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2022/07/23

Investigative reporter Anthony Dowsley joins the show to outline the aftermath of the acquittal of Jason Roberts ove the Silk/Miller police shootings. Read Dowsley's ongoing reports at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/journalists/anthony-dowsley Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:10

Mad to the Max

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2022/07/16

In this short episode, we outline the short crime spree of Pavel Marinof - and how his propensity for violence against cops left long shadows over the police force. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:37

The magnificent seven

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2022/07/09

When South Australian police needed to infiltrate the Adelaide mafia, an undercover veteran assembled a team to pull off a remarkable sting. And after twists and turns in the legal system, their efforts resulted - only days ago - in a major conviction. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for

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52:11

Rape in a safe haven

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2022/07/02

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT When Sue was only 19 years old, she sought sanctuary at an inner-Melbourne police station. What followed has been a 40-year ordeal as she has searched for the policeman who assaulted her. Sexual assault helplineCall 1800 010 120Counsellors are available from 7:30am until 11:30pm, 7 days. Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Like the show? Get more

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31:48

Bonus episode: The War

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2022/06/29

In Sydney's south west, a deadly blood feud has broken out between rival crime families. Daily Telegraph crime writer Mark Morri joins the show to talk about his new documentary series, exposing this latest fracture in Sydney's underworld. Read more at: https://bit.ly/3ONcd7X Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See

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27:51

The Fagans of the underworld

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2022/06/25

Andrew Rule explores the utter tragedy when old crooks induct young kids into their life of crime. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleCrimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:57

The escape artists: Part 3

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2022/06/18

In the last in our series on great prison escapees, Andrew outlines the colourful crimes and daring prison break of 'Doc' Smith. Like the show? Get more athttps://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Crimestoppers:https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:39

The escape artists: Part 2

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2022/06/11

Russell 'Mad Dog' Cox's exploits are well known, but this week, we focus on his extraordinary escape from Sydney’s Long Bay jail. Like the show? Get more athttps://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Crimestoppers:https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:21

The escape artists: Part 1

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2022/06/04

Recent events has AndrewRulerecounting the most famous jailbreaks by three of Australia's most colourful crooks. This week: the daring flight of David McMillan from the infamous 'Bangkok Hilton' prison. Like the show? Get more athttps://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Crimestoppers:https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:49

Catching the scent

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2022/05/29

The wilderness search for a missing man has Andrew Rule asking why authoritiescontinue to refuse the help of expert trackers - even when time, money and perhaps lives are in the balance. Crimestoppers:https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help:Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:30

The slug gate saga deepens

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2022/05/22

A chance find on a hard drive brings new revelations to an ongoinglegaland political drama. Crimestoppers:https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help:Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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53:51

From St Kilda to New York in search of stories

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2022/05/17

Novelist Adrian McKinty went from writing crime thrillers in Melbourne to blockbusters in the US. He sits down with Andrew to tell the story of his eclectic career. Find out more about Adrian McKinty at: http://officialadrianmckinty.com/bio/Preorder The Island at Booktopia: https://tinyurl.com/4aad6z67 or Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/293xktzd Like the show? Get more at: https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Crimestoppers:https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help:Lifeline: 13 11

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43:27

A house of many mysteries

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2022/05/07

When a young train driver moved into an unassuming house in an inner western suburb of Melbourne, little did he know it may have had links to one of the country's greatest heists., Crimestoppers:https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help:Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:37

The Mr Cruel triangle

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2022/04/30

Andrew Rule uncovers a new and compelling theory as to the true identity of one of Australia's most notorious monsters. Read Andrew Rule's full Mr Cruel investigation athttps://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Crimestoppers:https://crimestoppers.com.au/If you or anyone you know needs help:Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:49

The Winslow way of writing

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2022/04/23

Don Winslow is a best-selling American crime author whose new bookCity on Fireis the first in a saga about Irish and Italian crime syndicates in 1980s and '90s New England. He talks with Andrew about drug wars, the opioidepidemic and the craft of writing crime. City on Fireis out soon. Gotohttps://www.donwinslow.com/ for more information and to preorder. Thanks to Damian Tardio for production on this week's show. Like the show? Get more

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