WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Former tactical operations cop Keith Banks tells Andrew Rule about his many years in law enforcement.

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Former tactical operations cop Keith Banks has seen his fair share of action. From dawn raids to busting bikies, he tells Andrew Rule about his many years in law enforcement and the heavy toll it took on him.

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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.

Choosing not to fire

Life and Crimes podcast: The dentist

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. He betrayed someone who trusted him with an ugly sexual assault. And it took time and determination to bring him to justice.

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. He betrayed someone who trusted him with an ugly sexual assault. And it took time and determination to bring him to justice.

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WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. He betrayed someone who trusted him with an ugly sexual assault. And it took time and determination to bring him to justice.
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The downfall of a dentist

Life and Crimes podcast: The mushroom case

Andrew sits down with Brooke Grebert-Craig, host of a new podcast series about the alleged South Gippsland mushroom poisoning mystery.

Andrew sits down with Brooke Grebert-Craig, host of a new podcast series about the alleged South Gippsland mushroom poisoning mystery.

Find out more about the series at http://www.themushroomcook.com.au.

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Andrew sits down with Brooke Grebert-Craig, host of a new podcast series about the alleged South Gippsland mushroom poisoning mystery.
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Life and Crimes podcast: Benji Veniamin and Mick Gatto

Last episode, we described Andrew 'Benji' Venaimin's rise through the underworld. This week, we describe his death, the trial of Mick Gatto, and Gatto's subsequent acquittal.

Last episode, we described Andrew 'Benji' Veniamin's rise through the underworld. This week, we describe his death, the trial of Mick Gatto, and Gatto's subsequent acquittal.

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Last episode, we described Andrew 'Benji' Veniamin's rise through the underworld. This week, we describe his death, the trial of Mick Gatto, and Gatto's subsequent acquittal.
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