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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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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

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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

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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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21:41

Q&A:Bung Siriboon, Badness Binse and more

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2024/10/25

Andrew sits down to answer more listener questions about cold cases, serial killers and very bad men. 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 you or anyone you know

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32:26

A gun fight with the country bandit

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2024/10/18

Wayne Sherwell would go from rural cop to hero policeman in one day, when he confronted a dangerous fantasist who'd committed a series of brazen bank robberies. Andrew Rule examines the 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.auLike the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising

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26:49

Geoff Clark: Rapist, thug and thief

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2024/10/11

Twenty years after Andrew Rule exposed the powerful politician's dangerous side, he re-examines Geoff Clark's many crimes. 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 enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If

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30:28

The Easey Street suspect - Perry Kouroumblis

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2024/10/04

It is one of Australia's most enduring crime mysteries. Now police have made an arrest over the murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.Andrew Rule examines how police investigators reopened this very cold 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

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13:56

BONUS EPISODE: Four conversations about crime

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2024/09/30

In one day, Andrew Rule had four conversations with four separate people, about crime. But they all had one thing in common. 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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47:34

The untold story of poor Antje Jones

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2024/09/27

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT In 1981, a young mum was murdered in a cold blooded hit. But it's only now that the full, sad story can be told. 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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20:37

The survivor of St Kilda

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2024/09/20

Ian Lesser is a fixture of the seedier side of Melbourne's iconic bayside suburb, but also its amateur footy team. Andrew Rule explores the many shades of grey of one of St Kilda's stalwarts. 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 enquiries:

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32:20

Who killed Colonel Duncan? A swinging 60's murder...

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2024/09/13

It was a society crime replete with affairs, scandal and a trail of blood. Andrew Rule looks at the crime that shocked a state. 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/

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37:15

Off the rails: The youth crime crisis

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2024/09/06

Andrew Rule goes further into the issue of young gangs and the people and communities affected by them. 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 you or anyone you

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28:58

BONUS EPISODE: A horse named Winx - a new documentary

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2024/09/04

Andrew steps away from crime in this bonus episode to outline his involvement in a new documentary about the struggles and triumphs of a champion racehorse. 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/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au See

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21:59

BONUS EPISODE: Q and A - Mr Cruel questions,...

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2024/09/03

In this edition of our semi-regular Question and Answer shows, Andrew Rule discusses crime family wars, police corruption and the perils of being a fruiterer. 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

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23:56

The Tapp tragedy revisited: Part 2

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2024/08/30

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Last week, we examined the murders of Margaret and Seana Tapp. This week, we look at the police investigation and some of the men suspected of the crimes. 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/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22

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26:26

The Tapp tragedy revisited: Part 1

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2024/08/23

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Nearly 400 episodes ago, Andrew Rule outlined the horrific deaths of Margaret and Seana Tapp. Now in a two part series, he revisits the story, along with some new clues that have come to light. 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

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