He was a cold-blooded murderer who turned on his mates - and was hanged for his crimes. Jen Kelly from the Herald Sun podcast  takes up the story.

He was a cold-blooded murderer who turned on his mates - and was hanged for his crimes. But how many lives did Robert Francis Burns really take? Jen Kelly from the Herald Sun podcast  takes up the story. NOTE: Disturbing content.In Black and WhiteSubscribe to In Black and White by searching in your favourite podcast app, or get more info.Read an extract from Grave Tales, or get more information on the book. 
 

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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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Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors., sihnes a light on the dark corners of Australian life.

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. 

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.&nbsp;

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.

He was a cold-blooded murderer who turned on his mates - and was hanged for his crimes. But how many lives did Robert Francis Burns rea...

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Donna fights Festival Hall assaults. Part 1

In the first of a four-part special, Andrew Rule talks to a woman, Donna, who after a horrifying assault, has fought for half a century for justice.

In the first of a four-part special, Andrew Rule talks to a woman, Donna, who after a horrifying assault, has fought for half a century for justice.

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In the first of a four-part special, Andrew Rule talks to a woman, Donna, who after a horrifying assault, has fought for half a century for justice.
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 A 50-year quest for justice. Part 1

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The Policewoman: Narelle Fraser's career in catching crooks

Former cop Narelle Fraser joins the show to talk about her remarkable career going up against some of the worst crims in the state.

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Narelle Fraser joins the show to recount some of the worst criminals she investigated.
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WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Narelle Fraser joins the show to recount some of the worst criminals she investigated. Find out more about the documentary The Policewoman at:&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://filmquarter.com.au/thepolicewoman__;!!F0Stn7g!EGK7K87o5xL8A6gtFb0vSq1lJRxVU0AJgb18Aa6DL9NzVLIqAkRw-foICsI3V3hN4mZSXfu-aJOw8DZpGxLP$" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://filmquarter.com.au/thepolicewoman__;!!F0Stn7g!EGK7K87o5xL8A6gtFb0vSq1lJRxVU0AJgb18Aa6DL9NzVLIqAkRw-foICsI3V3hN4mZSXfu-aJOw8DZpGxLP$&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792887533980000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2OMzfXHcVwJ_RfSV8LUYLN">https://filmquarter.com.au/thepolicewoman</a>
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The Policewoman: Narelle Fraser's career catching evil men. Part 2

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Former cop Narelle Fraser

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: Former cop Narelle Fraser joins the show to talk about her remarkable career going up against some of the worst crims in the state.
Find out more about the documentary The Policewoman at: https://filmquarter.com.au/thepolicewoman

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WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: Former cop Narelle Fraser joins the show to talk about her remarkable career going up against some of the worst crims in the state. Find out more about the documentary The Policewoman at:&nbsp;<a href="https://filmquarter.com.au/thepolicewoman" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://filmquarter.com.au/thepolicewoman&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792835203664000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0y1YtrD7bRN5_zw8oTBfKY">https://filmquarter.com.au/thepolicewoman</a>
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The Policewoman: Narelle Fraser's career catching evil men. Part 1

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