Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule
Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule
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.Social links:
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Melbourne's own art caper
It's one of Australia's enduring unsolved art crimes: the theft of a Picasso from the National Gallery of Victoria. Now, 40 years later, author A.T. Prewitt has imagined who could have been behind the crime. Find more about the book at: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/?authors=a-t-prewett Subscr…
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Bar wars: From a horrifying ordeal to a safety beacon
Bar owner Dominic Porter and his family survived first an attack on his business then a horrifying home invasion. He tells Andrew Rule about how it inspired him to create a community safety app. More about the WatchTower app at: https://www.instagram.com/watchtower__app/ Life and Crimes is now o…
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A pretty big deal in a quiet sleepy place
Andrew Rule goes in search for an answer to a mystery that's very close to home. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts. You can now watch the recording sessions of Life and Crimes at the Herald Sun'…
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The subtle art of standover: When debt collection goes bad
If you owe a lot of money, you better pray you owe it to understanding people. 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: life…
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Bad sports: More tales of competitors who've turned to the shady side
As the globe turns its gaze to the World Cup, Andrew Rule takes a local look at more sporting characters who have fallen out of favour. 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 …
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A murder mystery and a touch of history with Candice Fox
When one of Australia's most well-known crime authors sat down to write her latest novel, she found an eerie link to her own family's past. Find more about Candice Fox's latest book Redbelly Crossing at: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/redbelly-crossing-9781761345548 Subscribe to Crime X+ to hea…
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The evil deeds of two evil men. Part 2
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Last week, we went through the story of one of Queensland's most notorious abductions. This week we return to Adelaide and look at how that case up north may be linked to another horror in the City of Churches. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, …
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The evil deeds of two evil men. Part 1
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Could the disappearance of two sets of children half a continent away be linked? Andrew Rule examines the mystery that starts with the murders of Judith and Susan Mackay. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slat…
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The monsterous teacher and the very brave boy
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. When a string of children went missing from Adelaide's quiet suburban streets, police were stumped. It took some quick thinking from a frightened child to bring the murderer to justice. Author Michael Madigan joins the show with more. More about his books at: https://w…
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Bar Wars: Inside the attacks on Melbourne's nightlife
Victoria's capital has been rocked by a series of attacks on nightlife venues, that has Olivia Jenkins and her colleagues on the Herald Sun crime desk searching for answers. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true cr…
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