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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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23:43

The monsters inside

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/11/23

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. They're the worst of the worst. Andrew examines the stories of some of Australia's most evil incarcerated killers - and the brutal similarities they share.Ask a question for our upcoming Q&A show at: http://heraldsun.com.au/crimequestionsSubscribe to the Herald Sun at: http://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:48

Tall tales and true detective. Part 2

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/11/16

Detective xOS is back in the studio to talk with Andrew about rabid dogs, inter-departmental cricket, and the legend of the Little Sargent. We have a Q&A episode coming up. To ask a question, go to http://heraldsun.com.au/crimequestions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:52

Tall tales and true detective. Part 1

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/11/09

Andrew Rule sits down with Detective xOS (not his real name) to talk about some of the more colourful stories the policeman has come across over his years on the job. Read more Andrew Rule at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:54

The downfall of a racing fraudster

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/11/02

Bill Vlahos was a charming man, raised in the commission flats of Prahran. But he conned millions out of top businessmen and regular punters alike, until it all came undone - and an exploding ute only raised more suspicion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:04

Victoria's predator teachers

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/10/26

Schools across the state have paid out thousands - in some cases, even a million dollars - as more victims of child sex abuse come forward. And it wasn't just happening at Catholic or boarding schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:39

How Neddy Smith had the run of the underworld

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/10/19

Notorious hitman Arthur “Neddy” Smith is now clinging to life after decades in jail - but his death, whenever it comes, won't disappoint the many people he hurt. So how did he get the run of Sydney's seedy underbelly? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:12

How he became the Granny Killer

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/10/12

Well before John Wayne Glover started his murder spree in Sydney, he showed disturbing signs closer to home. Andrew talks with someone who knew him as a very young and very disturbed man. Read podcast companions and more at: heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule. Get more great Herald Sun podcasts at: heraldsun.com.au/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:30

The skull in the chimney

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/10/05

South Australia's mid north is a land of desolate towns and dark secrets. It was here that police investigating the disappearance of Martin Meffert made a macabre find. Read companion pieces and more at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/andrew-rule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:42

Tragedy in Moe. Part 2

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/09/28

Every story has a beginning. The death of Jaidyn Leskie had its roots in a family melodrama that spanned generations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:56

Tragedy in Moe. Part 1

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/09/21

It was 22 years ago that the death of Jaidyn Leskie captivated the nation. Andrew Rule outlines the crime and investigation into his disappearance. Subscribe to the Herald Sun for Andrew's columns and podcast companions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:03

Diving for the cocaine of cuisine

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/09/14

They're the modern day pirates picking cold gold from the seabed. But the abalone poachers of southern Australia are only ever a step or two in front of the law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:34

BONUS EPISODE: Swipe right for swindle. Part 2

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/09/08

It's not only heartbreak that Paul Carter has allegedly left behind in his wake. A number of investors and companies say they are counting the cost of having done business with him. Read the four-part series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:32

BONUS EPISODE: Swipe right for swindle. Part 1

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/09/07

Paul Carter is a charming man who, if his ex wives are to be believed, has left a trail of heartbreak and financial ruin in his wake. Guest host Anthony Dowsley and crime reporter Aneeka Simonis outline the allegations against him. Read the four-part special See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:59

The vital clue

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/09/07

When children go missing, police and the press scramble to get the word out. And sometimes crucial information slips through the cracks. Read more Andrew Rule. Subscribe to the Herald Sun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:33

They had a go

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/08/31

In the face of danger, some rush in while others run away - and often they make headlines. Andrew Rule recounts some well known, and less well known, have-a-go heroes. Read the podcast companion and more.Subscribe to the Herald Sun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:32

The teacher's threat: Part 2

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/08/24

It's been a long road back for teacher Rob Hunter after he was kidnapped with his young students. He talks with Andrew about the what-ifs of the ordeal, and the power of forgiveness. Read more Andrew Rule. Get more info about Rob Hunter's book Day 9 at Wooreen. For help with emotional difficulties, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.auFor help with depression, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or at www.beyondblue.org.auThe SANE Helpline is 1800 18SANE (7263) or at www.sane.orgFor

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43:23

The teacher's threat: Part 1

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/08/17

Rob Hunter was all of 20 year's old when a criminal kidnapped him and the young students in his care. He talks with Andrew about the ordeal. Read more Andrew Rule. Get more info about Rob Hunter's book Day 9 at Wooreen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:28

BONUS EPISODE: Was this Australia's first serial...

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/08/13

He was a cold-blooded murderer who turned on his mates - and was hanged for his crimes. But how many lives did Robert Francis Burns really take? Jen Kelly from the Herald Sun podcast takes up the story. NOTE: Disturbing content.In Black and WhiteSubscribe to In Black and White by searching in your favourite podcast app, or get more info.Read an extract from Grave Tales, or get more information on the book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:43

High country cowboys

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/08/10

It's a tale guns, drugs, wild dogs and deer heads. A group of rogue hunters are ripping up country Victoria and leaving a trail of destruction and death in their wake. Andrew Rule explains. Read the podcast companion for photos and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:19

Rider on the storm: Part 2

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2019/08/03

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Andrew continues his conversation with Jock, a veteran of the turf who rubbed shoulders with the who's who of Australia's underworld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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