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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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22:54

Q&A: Guns, scams and spooky things in South Australia

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2025/03/01

In another of our infrequent Q&A shows, Andrew answers your questions. 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:lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more athttps://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11

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29:56

Behind the doors of Australia's bikie gangs

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2025/02/28

A recent trial has laid bare the twisted honour codes that rule Australia's outlaw motorcycle clubs. 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:lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more athttps://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries:newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs

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33:15

Fugitives in foreign lands

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2025/02/21

Sometimes the hardest part of a police investigation is when a suspect leaves our shores. 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:lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more athttps://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you

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39:43

A mother's pain at a boy off the rails

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2025/02/14

This episode's guest lived a happy family life until her son fell in with a very wrong crowd. She talks frankly about the horrors of youth crime and the struggle to bring her boy back. 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:lifeandcrimes@news.com.auLike the show? Get more athttps://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising

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25:32

Punisher: The life and death of Sam Abdulrahim

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2025/02/07

He was a colourful crook with a fondness for fast cars and kickboxing. But in a suburban hotelcar park, his luck finally ran out.Olivia Jenkins and Regan Hodge join theshow to talk about the man they called The Punisher. 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:lifeandcrimes@news.com.auLike the show? Get more

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48:28

Joey and Shirley fought the law

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2025/01/31

The annals of Australian true crime history aren't filled with too many romantictales. But the one of the most sweet - and violent - is the ballad of Joey and Shirley Hamilton. 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:lifeandcrimes@news.com.auLike the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries:newspodcastssold@news.com.au

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33:24

A gangster, a lambo and an honest man

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2025/01/24

When Joe Taranto went to sell his prized sports car, he had no idea he had just passed the keys over to a most notorious villain. 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:lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more athttps://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If

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40:55

A simple twist of fate

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2025/01/21

Deb Gray was born with no arms and tiny deformed legs amid suspicions her mum — and many others — were medical guinea pigs. But she has been determined to live a life of courage. 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:lifeandcrimes@news.com.auLike the show? Get more athttps://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising

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25:11

The murder of Michelle Buckingham

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2025/01/17

Michelle Buckingham’s violent and senseless death was a macabre mystery and a stain on the Shepparton area for more than 30 years – until a journalist and cop started asking questions. 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:lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more athttps://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising

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30:40

Backup is three hours away. Part 2

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2025/01/10

Former country cop Mark ‘Trigger’ Tregellas returnsto the show to tell more stories of remote policing.More information about Mark's book:https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Backup-is-Three-Hours-Away/Mark-Tregellas/9781923144279 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:lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more

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27:39

Backup is three hours away. Part 1

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2025/01/03

Former country cop Mark ‘Trigger’ Tregellas joins the show to tell tales of his many adventures in remote corners of Victoria.More information about Mark's book:https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Backup-is-Three-Hours-Away/Mark-Tregellas/9781923144279 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:lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get

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26:33

A Life and Crimes summer reading guide

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2024/12/27

Andrew Rule sits down with producer Jonty Burton to recommend some summer reading, watching and listening. 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:lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Some of our summer recommendationsReading:Life and Crimes:https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761561733/Rule on Crime:https://www.wilkinsonpublishing.com.au/product/rule-on-crime/Dark

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20:33

2024 - a year in crime: Part 2

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2024/12/20

The Herald Sun's crime team is back with Andrew to discuss more high-profile crimes of 2024, including themissing campers trial and themushroom case. 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:lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more athttps://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers:

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29:37

2024 - a year in crime: Part 1

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2024/12/13

Crime reporters Olivia Jenkins, Regan Hodge and Anthony Dowsley join Andrew to talk about the biggest stories of 2024, including Easey Street and the disappearance of Samantha Murphy. 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: lifeandcrimes@news.com.auLike the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising

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30:25

The tale of Nick the Riverman

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2024/12/06

Gelu Pucea shocked police when they found his detailed video guide on growing commercial quantities of cannabis. But his helpful how-to was only the first part of an extraordinary story.Life and Crimes is indebted to the inimitable Mark Buttler who wrote about this story in the Sunday Herald Sun. 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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26:32

Rap can be a dangerous game – even in Australia

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2024/11/29

Not every rapper is a wannabe gangster but a lot of wannabe gangsters tap into rap’s “street” culture of violence, sex, guns, drugs and prison. 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: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers:

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47:07

Stan James: The death of a criminal mastermind

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2024/11/22

We've told you the story of the great bookie robbery, its aftermath and of a fortress house in suburban Essendon. But there's one shadowy figure that remained in the background of all of it. And now his story can finally be told. If you'd like to hear more about the great bookie robbery, the death of Ray Chuck or the steel house in the suburbs, we go more in-depth in the following episodes.All are available right now in your podcast feed. -The heist-Ray Chuck, you will get

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21:09

A gold grab, a hire car and a town called Dollar

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2024/11/08

When a ute appeared on CCTV near a crime scene, it led dogged police to stolen number plates, hidden guns and a curious tale of deception. 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: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au

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42:33

The orphan guns of Victoria

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2024/11/08

A former top cop is asking questions over the apparent disappearance of firearms seized by the force. 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: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If

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24:39

The art of the heist

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2024/11/01

A recent brazen car theft at an inner Melbourne suburb has Andrew Rule remembering a similar crime and the cunning villains who pulled it off. 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: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au

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