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Part 3 Life and Crimes podcast: the murder of Margaret and Seana Tapp

Nearly 400 episodes ago, Andrew Rule outlined the horrific deaths of Margaret and  Seana Tapp. Now in a two part series, he revisits the story, along with some new clues that have come to light.

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Nearly 400 episodes ago, Andrew Rule outlined the horrific deaths of Margaret and  Seana Tapp. Now in a two part series, he revisits the story, along with some new clues that have come to light.  

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WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Nearly 400 episodes ago, Andrew Rule outlined the horrific deaths of Margaret and  Seana Tapp. Now in a two part series, he revisits the story, along with some new clues that have come to light.  
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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.

The Tapp tragedy revisited: Part 1

Life and Crimes podcast: the Tapp murder suspects

Last week, we examined the murders of Margaret and  Seana Tapp. This week, we look at the list of men suspected of the crimes.

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Last week, we examined the murders of Margaret and  Seana Tapp. This week, we look at the police investigation and some of the men suspected of the crimes.

Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au

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WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Last week, we examined the murders of Margaret and  Seana Tapp. This week, we look at the police investigation and some of the men suspected of the crimes.
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The Tapp tragedy revisited: Part 2

Life and Crimes podcast: Larry Blair

By the time he was a teenager, Larry Blair had survived the torture death of his stepfather, hiding from hitmen and a high-stakes areoplane standoff.  Andrew Rule tells his remarkable tale.

By the time he was a teenager, Larry Blair had survived the torture death of his stepfather, hiding from hitmen and a high-stakes areoplane standoff. Andrew Rule tells his remarkable tale.

Learn more about Larry's book at:
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By the time he was a teenager, Larry Blair had survived the torture death of his stepfather, hiding from hitmen and a high-stakes areoplane standoff. Andrew Rule tells his remarkable tale.
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Diamonds, toecutters and a scared little boy

Life and Crimes podcast: The missing $49 million

Businessman Alan Metcalfe convinced investors he had found the secret to artificial intelligence while reading the Bible, and that his company would be “bigger than Google".  But after he died those promises turned to dust. News.com.au reporter Alex Turner-Cohen joins the show to talk about her investigation into the man and his lies.

Businessman Alan Metcalfe convinced investors he had found the secret to artificial intelligence while reading the Bible, and that his company would be “bigger than Google".  But after he died, those promises turned to dust.

News.com.au reporter Alex Turner-Cohen joins the show to talk about her investigation into the man and his lies.

Get more info about the series at: http://missing49million.com.au

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Businessman Alan Metcalfe convinced investors he had found the secret to artificial intelligence while reading the Bible, and that his company would be “bigger than Google".  But after he died, those promises turned to dust.<a href="http://news.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://News.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723618555631000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3cVzlFaHT7ASeiz0X6wyJP"></a>
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Get more info about the series at: <a href="http://missing49million.com.au">http://missing49million.com.au</a> 
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