Life and crimes podcast: Les O'Hagan

From crash tackling a madman to having a shotgun jammed against his head, Les O'Hagan's police career was not without incident. Or unbelievable acts of courage.

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: From crash tackling a madman to having a shotgun jammed against his head, Les O'Hagan's police career was not without incident. Nor was it without unbelievable acts of courage.

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WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: From crash tackling a madman to having a shotgun jammed against his head, Les O'Hagan's police career was not without incident. Nor was it without unbelievable acts of courage.
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Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

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.

Bravery in blue

Life and Crimes podcast: Steve Wood

Steve Wood was a young jockey with stars in his eyes. But a crooked horse owner and one fateful decision would send him down a long and dark path.

Steve Wood was a young jockey with stars in his eyes. But a crooked horse owner, and one fateful decision, would send him down a long and dark path.

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Steve Wood was a young jockey with stars in his eyes. But a crooked horse owner, and one fateful decision, would send him down a long and dark path.
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The fat envelope: Part 1

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Life and Crimes podcast: the missing campers trial

Yesterday was the first day of one of Victoria's most anticipated court cases: the trial of Gregory Lynn, who is accused of murdering two campers in north east Victoria. Court reporter Miles Proust joins the Herald Sun's Laura Placella to outline the openings.

Yesterday was the first day of one of Victoria's most anticipated court cases: the trial of Gregory Lynn, who is accused of murdering two campers in north east Victoria. Court reporter Miles Proust joins the Herald Sun's Laura Placella to outline the openings.

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Yesterday was the first day of one of Victoria's most anticipated court cases: the trial of Gregory Lynn, who is accused of murdering two campers in north east Victoria. Court reporter Miles Proust joins the Herald Sun's Laura Placella to outline the openings.
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BONUS EPISODE: The Missing Campers trial - murder or mishap?

Life and Crimes podcast: John Wayne Gacey's lawyer Karen Conti

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Thirty years ago this week, murder John Wayne Gacey was executed. Andrew Rule talks with Karen Conti, the lawyer who represented him through his final appeals.  She talks about the killings, the death penalty and looking evil in the eye.

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Thirty years ago this week, murder John Wayne Gacy was executed. Andrew Rule talks with Karen Conti, the lawyer who represented him through his final appeals.

She talks about his horrific crimes, the death penalty and looking evil in the eye.

Karen Conti's book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Killing-Time-John-Wayne-Gacy-ebook/dp/B0CR9GPSDG

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WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Thirty years ago this week, murder John Wayne Gacy was executed. Andrew Rule talks with Karen Conti, the lawyer who represented him through his final appeals.
She talks about his horrific crimes, the death penalty and looking evil in the eye.
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