Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

While the desperate search for  Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy continues, Andrew Rule outlines extraordinary cases  where the missing have been found against the odds. 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?...

We've told you of the many sins of Roger Rogerson. This week we give more stories about this complex character. 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   Adve...

When a young boy was brutally murdered by his own father 10 years ago, his mother Rosie Batty  quickly emerged as one of the most powerful voices against domestic violence this country has seen. 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...

With Andrew on assignment and away from the studio, we thought we'd re-release a two-part special we originally produced in 2019 about the life and crimes of one of Australia's most infamous corrupt cops. That disgraced officer died a prisoner just a couple of weeks ago. Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime...

In a short and sharp episode, Andrew answers a few more questions from the mailbag about arson and armed gangs. 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 Adver...

Rebecca Hazel's path to writing started when she first met the 'schoolgirl' at the centre of the mystery made famous by the Teacher's Pet podcast She joins the show to talk about her new book chronicling the twists and turns of the Lynette Dawson murder case. Learn more at:  https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/rebecca-hazel Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.co...

Andrew Rule tells the real life story of the man who inspired the scallywag criminal stepfather character in Netflix's new series Boy Swallows Universe. Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.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 Like the show? Get more at  h...

Andrew answers more questions from the mailbag, including telling the story of producing the first Chopper book. 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 and A shows? ask it at: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Ad...

In the first part of our summer Q and A sessions, Andrew answers your questions about dangerous reporting, DNA evidence, and the last man flogged in Victoria. 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 mor...

Between arson attacks, grave desecrations and brazen daylight assassinations, it's been a big, bad year for Melbourne's organised crime world. Andrew is joined by crime writers Mark Buttler and Olivia Jenkins to discuss. 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?...

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Bradley Lyons' tough life came to a brutal end at the hands of drug-addled thugs. The fact that it came after a rumor campaign from some of his nearest and dearest, made the whole sorry tale even more tragic. 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 enquir...

Among the many misdemeanors in the colourful life of Graham ‘The Munster’ Kinniburgh, was one of the greatest bank heists this country has ever seen. 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: newspodcastssold@news.com.au   Crimestoppers:  https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you...

The host of the hit podcast series  I Catch Killers  has been investigating a new style of prison that aims to break the cycle of recidivism. He joins the show with more. Go to  https://breakingbadness.com.au/  for more 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:  newspodcasts...

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: From crash tackling a madman to having a shotgun jammed against his head, Les O'Hagan's police career was not without incident. Nor was it without unbelievable acts of courage. 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:  newspodcastssold@news.com....

In the pantheon of Melbourne criminal law, few shine brighter than Dermot Dann KC. Andrew Rule charts his rise - and the murder case that cemented his place at the top. 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:  newspodcastssold@news.com.au   Crimestoppers:  https://crimesto...

The city has been gripped by the toxic fallout from what is still emerging as one of Australia’s biggest fraud schemes. Andrew Rule examines the man at the centre of it all. 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: newspodcastssold@news.com.au   Crimestoppers:  https://crim...

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. It’s all but certain one of two violent men who accompanied a crime writer to Julie Ann Garciacelay’s North Melbourne flat murdered her. But 48 years on, we’re no closer to the truth. 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: newspodcastssold@new...

History is littered with stories of lawmen catching their quarry. Here are some stories where, for whatever reason, that didn't happen. 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:  newspodcastssold@news.com.au   Crimestoppers:  https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone yo...

A meeting in a fast food joint in Melbourne's inner north may have inadvertently ended a bloody gangland war. But not before it sparked bloodshed all of its own. Have a Q&A question? lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at  https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au   Crimestoppers:  https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you kn...

What seems to be a minor way to dodge a luxury tax, may instead be fanning the flames of a new gangland battle.  Andrew Rule explains. Like the show? Get more at  https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries:  newspodcastssold@news.com.au   Crimestoppers:  https://crimestoppers.com.au/ Questions for Andrew Rule: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au   If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline...

Andrew Rule speaks with Olivia Jenkins on the complexities of writing about the accused, the victims and the families involved in crime cases. If you want to listen to the full bonus episode in which Andrew talks about the cold cases he will never forget, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts today or the Herald Sun App. Produced by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Andrew Rule has covered several horrific events in his time in the newsroom. He talks with crime writer Olivia Jenkins about reporting on disasters. If you want to listen to the full bonus episode in which Andrew talks about what it was like covering the Bali Bombings and how to deal with the trauma of reporting on something like that, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts today or the Herald Su...

In a new miniseries from Life and Crimes, Andrew Rule sits down with young crime journalist Olivia Jenkins to talk about how the job of reporting has changed over the years. If you want to listen to the full bonus episode in which Andrew talks about when he experienced a shooting inside a courthouse, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts today or the Herald Sun App . Produced by Andrea Thiis-Eve...

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of sexual assault and may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. The Jaz brothers ran Mama Hooch, a trendy bar that attracted young women. For years, they drugged and assaulted them. Get episodes of Life & Crimes a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today. Like the show? Get...

The story of Gavin 'Capable' Preston, a notorious Melbourne criminal whose extreme violence inevitably caught up with him. Get episodes of Life & Crimes a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today. Like the show? Get more at  https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au   Crimestoppers:  https://crimestoppers.c...