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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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37:31

The unmourned death of Bevan von Einem

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2026/01/16

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. 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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28:18

Justifying the means: Part 2

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2026/01/09

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, 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

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25:46

Justifying the means: Part 1

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2026/01/02

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:https://www.instagram.com/bruce.mcleod.author/ 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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42:50

A Life and Crimes holiday reading guide

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2025/12/26

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 DeathsSean Combs: The ReckoningFred & Rose West: A British Horror StoryI Was Actually There:Fairlie Arrow Abduction Hoax 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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37:07

The locust gang's big score

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2025/12/19

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 bookBandit or Priestat:https://www.instagram.com/fabianchristian_author/?hl=en 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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27:24

Weary: War, heroism and a murder mystery. Part 2

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2025/12/12

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 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

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39:36

Weary: War, heroism and a murder mystery. Part 1

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2025/12/05

Acclaimed journalist and author Peter FitzSimons joins the show to talk about his new book thatchronicles 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 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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29:47

Peter Norris: Son of a gun. Part 3

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2025/11/28

Author and CEO Peter Norris joins the show again to recount coming back to Victoria, getting into trouble, and what finally turned his life around. Find more about Peter's book at:https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/authors/Peter-Norris/233229715 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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25:32

Peter Norris: Son of a gun. Part 2

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2025/11/21

Peter Norris joins the show again to talk about the time his bank robber father decided to take him across the Nullarbor to a new life in Western Australia. Find more about Peter's book at:https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/authors/Peter-Norris/233229715 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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32:45

Peter Norris: Son of a gun. Part 1

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2025/11/07

His dad was a notorious criminal in the golden age of bank robbery. And it would sweep young Peter Norris into a turbulent and adventurous childhood. He joins the show to tell his story. Find more about Peter's book at:https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/authors/Peter-Norris/233229715 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

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30:26

King of the castle: Home invasions

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2025/11/07

As more Melburnians are feeling unsafe in their own homes, and politicians debate castle laws, Andrew Rule looks at the many dangers of fighting 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.au Like the show? Get more athttps://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.auCrimestoppers:

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31:14

The girl in the suitcase

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2025/10/31

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. When locals made a gruesome find in the tiny South Australian town of Wynarka, they didn't realise it would link a pair of callous murders half a country apart. 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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25:16

Webb of crime. Part 2

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2025/10/24

Emily Webb returns to the show to talk about some of the poisoning cases in her new book Suburban True Crime.Learn more about Emily's work at:https://www.emilywebbcrime.com/ 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

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30:36

Webb of crime. Part 1

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2025/10/17

True crime author, podcaster and friend ofthe show Emily Webb comes along to talk about some of the cases in her new book Suburban True Crime. Learn more about Emily's work at:https://www.emilywebbcrime.com/ 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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BONUS EPISODE: The stranger at the Wonnangatta campsite

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2025/10/15

Years before Greg Lynn was convicted of murder, a high-country camper had a very strange interactionwith a very strange man. 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:

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15:12

What’s going on in the children’s courts?

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2025/10/10

Andrew Rule spent time inside the Children's Court. This is what he found. 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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20:26

First through the door - inside police raids

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2025/10/03

Andrew Rule tells the stories of the cops who've had to swarm the bad guys where they live. 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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35:08

Cartels, cash and CCTV. Part 2

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule ·

2025/09/20

Former Victoria Police DetectiveDavid Bartlett comes back to the show to talk about how technology can be used to help keep society safe. Find more about the Safer Places Network https://www.saferplaces.com.au/index.php 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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40:44

Cartels, cash and CCTV. Part 1

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2025/09/19

Andrew is joined by David Bartlett,a former Victoria Police Detective and former member of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission.They talk about David's time in law enforcement and the way crooks try to cook the books. Find out more about David's work at:https://www.saferplaces.com.au This episode was recorded by Craig Hughes. 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

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32:30

The nuns, the phonebox and the missing girl

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2025/09/12

The suspected murder of American teenager Julie Garciacelay has been one of Melbourne's more intriguingcold cases - one with a link to the horrific Easey St killings. Now journalist and podcaster Helen Thomas has uncovered some potential new witnesses to this old disappearance. Look for Helen's series "Julie's Gone" wherever you get your podcasts.And for more background, the Life and Crimes episode "The American Girl" is in your podcast feed. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free,

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