The art of the scam - and how to stop it

Comedian Marty Fields returns to recount a time he was nearly scammed, and what he did about it. 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: lifeandcri…

The outback court reporter

Veteran court reporter Jamelle Wells joins the show to talk about doing the rounds of country trials across Australia. Find her new book: https://jamellewells.com/ Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podca…

Suburbs under siege

Home invasions have hit the headlines this month. Crime reporter Regan Hodge joins the show to talk about what he's seen covering this disturbing trend. Note: Since this episode was first released for subscribers, Victoria's government announced new bail laws. Go to http://heraldsun.com.au for all…

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

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 …

Behind the doors of Australia's bikie gangs

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: lifean…

Fugitives in foreign lands

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…

A mother's pain at a boy off the rails

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-winn…

Punisher: The life and death of Sam Abdulrahim

He was a colourful crook with a fondness for fast cars and kickboxing. But in a suburban hotel car park, his luck finally ran out. Olivia Jenkins and Regan Hodge join the show to talk about the man they called The Punisher. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus con…

Joey and Shirley fought the law

The annals of Australian true crime history aren't filled with too many romantic tales. 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 tru…

A gangster, a lambo and an honest man

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…