The murder of Rick Wills

Six months after the mysterious murder of “salt of the earth” farmer Rick Wills - who was found buried in a shallow grave on his own land - the question for investigators is not identifying their prime suspect. It’s more a case of when and how to put pressure on him.

Six months after the mysterious murder of “salt of the earth” farmer Rick Wills - who was found buried in a shallow grave on his own land - the question for investigators is not identifying their prime suspect. It’s more a case of when and how to put pressure on him.

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Six months after the mysterious murder of &ldquo;salt of the earth&rdquo; farmer Rick Wills - who was found buried in a shallow grave on his own land - the question for investigators is not identifying their prime suspect. It&rsquo;s more a case of when and how to put pressure 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.&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.

Who killed Rick? Murder in central Victoria

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Part 2

Part 3 Tim Smith on contraband chopper flying

Last week Tim Smith told the tale of his speedy intro to helicopter flying and the Canadian underworld. This week, he describes how it all came undone.

Last week Tim Smith told the tale of his speedy intro to helicopter flying and the Canadian underworld. This week, he describes how it all came undone.

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Last week Tim Smith told the tale of his speedy&nbsp;intro to helicopter&nbsp;flying and the Canadian underworld. This week, he describes how it all came undone.
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I was a contraband chopper pilot. Part 2

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Helicopter pilot Tim Smith

Before Tim Smith was a reality TV contestant, he led a colourful life smuggling colourful goods for colourful characters. He visits Life and Crimes to tell his story.

Before Tim Smith was a reality TV contestant, he led a colourful life smuggling colourful goods for colourful characters. He visits Life and Crimes to tell his story.

Tim Smith is features in the new book Crossroads. Get more information at: https://newhollandpublishers.com/crossroads/

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Before Tim Smith was a reality TV contestant, he led a colourful life smuggling colourful goods for colourful characters. He visits Life and Crimes to tell his story. Tim Smith is features in the new book Crossroads. Get more information at:&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://newhollandpublishers.com/crossroads/__;!!F0Stn7g!CWVkUpcRlm7j8asMOQZiGpzzIIkCtcty-HzUKB3b1bd-GyjJz4S2sPNhWJNQrz8XvM5r8gKOLLaD4-FJjrzH$" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://newhollandpublishers.com/crossroads/__;!!F0Stn7g!CWVkUpcRlm7j8asMOQZiGpzzIIkCtcty-HzUKB3b1bd-GyjJz4S2sPNhWJNQrz8XvM5r8gKOLLaD4-FJjrzH$&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791064917859000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3UdyIdFTL-X7YhB-KHKjbN">https://newhollandpublishers.com/crossroads/</a>
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I was a contraband chopper pilot. Part 1

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The Fergus Cameron love triangle

Warning: Episode discusses self harm. Fergus Cameron was born to fortune, but a deadly love triangle would underline his unfortunate life.

Warning: Episode discusses self harm. Fergus Cameron was born to fortune, but a deadly love triangle would underline his unfortunate life.

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Warning: Episode discusses self harm.&nbsp;Fergus Cameron was born to fortune, but a deadly love triangle would underline his unfortunate life.
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The last link to an island murder mystery

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Who killed Rick? Murder in central Victoria

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