Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

The violent  death of World War 2 veteran Hughie Wilson has cast a long shadow over a small county town - and over  the one cop who fought to find the truth. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au...

The identification of the murderer and rapist Mr Stinky is rightly heralded as an extraordinary piece of detective work. What is less told however is the many stumbles that hindered police right from the start of their investigations.  Read more about the story at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news-story/cb574a08e13ddb7bbcfb840e8dcc1353 Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and a...

Crime writer Anthony Dowsley joins the show to analyse the colourful life of one of Australia's most notorious gangland figures.  Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at https://he...

The host of the hit new True Crime Australia podcast Dear Rachelle joins the show to outline the investigative series.  Learn more about Dear Rachelle: https://www.dearrachelle.com.au Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcr...

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT:  June Nolte wanted the depraved men who brutally tortured and killed her 15-year-old daughter in western Victoria to be hanged. She died before political and legal dishonesty robbed her of her wish.  Listen to Dear Rachelle now at  dearrachelle.com.au    Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and ac...

Ten years ago, Masa Vukotic's short life was ended by a dangerous and deluded man.  Andrew Rule probes his violent past — and the forces that may have shaped him into a brutal killer. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:&nbsp...

Comedian Marty Fields returns to recount a time he was nearly scammed, and what he did about it. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at  https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advert...

Veteran court reporter Jamelle Wells joins the show to talk about doing the rounds of country trials across Australia. Find her new book:  https://jamellewells.com/ Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Li...

Home invasions have hit the headlines this month. Crime reporter Regan Hodge joins the show to talk about what he's seen covering this disturbing trend. Note: Since this episode was first released for subscribers, Victoria's government announced new bail laws. Go to http://heraldsun.com.au for all the latest. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and...

In another of our infrequent Q&A shows, Andrew answers your questions. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q&A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at  https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: n...

A recent trial has laid bare the twisted honour codes that rule Australia's outlaw motorcycle clubs. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at  https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Ad...

Sometimes the hardest part of a police investigation is when a suspect leaves our shores. Andrew Rule explains. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at  https://heraldsun.com.au/an...

This episode's guest lived a happy family life until her son fell in with a very wrong crowd. She talks frankly about the horrors of youth crime and the struggle to bring her boy back. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes...

He was a colourful crook with a fondness for fast cars and kickboxing. But in a suburban hotel car park, his luck finally ran out. Olivia Jenkins and Regan Hodge join the show to talk about the man they called The Punisher. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one...

The annals of Australian true crime history aren't filled with too many romantic tales. But the one of the most sweet - and violent - is the ballad of Joey and Shirley Hamilton. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@n...

When Joe Taranto went to sell his prized sports car, he had no idea he had just passed the keys over to a most notorious villain. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at  https://h...

Deb Gray was born with no arms and tiny deformed legs amid suspicions her mum — and many others — were medical guinea pigs. But she has been determined to live a life of courage. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeand...

Michelle Buckingham’s violent and senseless death was a macabre mystery and a stain on the Shepparton area for more than 30 years – until a journalist and cop started asking questions. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  l...

Former country cop Mark ‘Trigger’ Tregellas returns to the show to tell more stories of remote policing. More information about Mark's book: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Backup-is-Three-Hours-Away/Mark-Tregellas/9781923144279 Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts H...

Former country cop Mark ‘Trigger’ Tregellas joins the show to tell tales of his many adventures in remote corners of Victoria. More information about Mark's book: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Backup-is-Three-Hours-Away/Mark-Tregellas/9781923144279 Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true...

Andrew Rule sits down with producer Jonty Burton to recommend some summer reading, watching and listening. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Some of our summer recommendations Reading: Life and Crimes:&nbsp...

The Herald Sun's crime team is back with Andrew to discuss more high-profile crimes of 2024, including the missing campers trial and the mushroom case. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the s...

Crime reporters Olivia Jenkins, Regan Hodge and Anthony Dowsley join Andrew to talk about the biggest stories of 2024, including Easey Street and the disappearance of Samantha Murphy. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.a...

Gelu Pucea shocked police when they found his detailed video guide on growing commercial quantities of cannabis.  But his helpful how-to was only the first part of an extraordinary story. Life and Crimes is indebted to the inimitable Mark Buttler who wrote about this story in the Sunday Herald Sun. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate...

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. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at https://her...