Life and crimes podcast: the MSS robbery

A brazen payroll robbery set off a tangled investigation, a long courtroom drama and a glimpse into the crooks who prey on crooks.

A brazen payroll robbery sets off a tangled investigation, a long courtroom drama and a glimpse into the crooks who prey on crooks.

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A brazen payroll robbery sets off a tangled investigation, a long courtroom drama and a glimpse into the crooks who prey on crooks.
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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.

Thieves, drovers and toe-cutters

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Life and Crimes: Rap can be a dangerous game

Not every rapper is a wannabe gangster but a lot of wannabe gangsters tap into rap’s “street” culture of violence, sex, guns, drugs and prison.

Not every rapper is a wannabe gangster but a lot of wannabe gangsters tap into rap’s “street” culture of violence, sex, guns, drugs and prison.

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Not every rapper is a wannabe gangster but a lot of wannabe gangsters tap into rap’s “street” culture of violence, sex, guns, drugs and prison.
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Rap can be a dangerous game – even in Australia

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Part 2

Part 3 Stan James: The death of a criminal mastermind

We've told you the story of the great bookie robbery, its aftermath and of a fortress house in suburban Essendon. But there's one shadowy figure that remained in the background of all of it. And now his story can finally be told.

We've told you the story of the great bookie robbery, its aftermath and of a fortress house in suburban Essendon. But there's one shadowy figure that remained in the background of all of it. And now his story can finally be told.

If you'd like to hear more about the great bookie robbery, the death of Ray Chuck or the steel  house in the suburbs, we go more in-depth in the following episodes.
All are available right now in your podcast feed.

-The heist
-Ray Chuck, you will get yours
-The inside man in blue
-A house of many mysteries

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We've told you the story of the great bookie robbery, its aftermath and of a fortress house in suburban Essendon. But there's one shadowy figure that remained in the background of all of it. And now his story can finally be told.
If you'd like to hear more about the great bookie robbery, the death of Ray Chuck or the steel  house in the suburbs, we go more in-depth in the following episodes. All are available right now in your podcast feed.
-The heist -Ray Chuck, you will get yours -The inside man in blue -A house of many mysteries
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When a ute appeared on CCTV near a crime scene, it led dogged police to stolen number plates, hidden guns and a curious tale of deception.
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When a ute appeared on CCTV near a crime scene, it led dogged police to stolen number plates, hidden guns and a curious tale of deception.  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://apple.co/3NA1tLY__;!!F0Stn7g!DJO8De1rWqfTs3RhKkglDsz0ObEMTRdb-6UgMM-UkQ8NgAmD_EfBcIzVVNEmC4TQcHVa7Ix_BDrieeJ6mrWO6vA$" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://apple.co/3NA1tLY__;!!F0Stn7g!DJO8De1rWqfTs3RhKkglDsz0ObEMTRdb-6UgMM-UkQ8NgAmD_EfBcIzVVNEmC4TQcHVa7Ix_BDrieeJ6mrWO6vA$&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1731115791261000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3oRgp8Aym-iA659tgr6Yj9">Subscribe to Crime X+ </a>to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts
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A gold grab, a hire car and a town called Dollar

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Thieves, drovers and toe-cutters

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