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Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

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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. 

Episodes

RE-BROADCAST: What's in the esky, Carl?

While Life and Crimes takes a short Easter break, listen to the tale of when underworld kingpin Carl Williams took some mates on a particularly gruesome car ride. First broadcast on 5/5/2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 201919 min

The lies of Borce Ristevski

Crime reporter David Hurley joins guest host Anthony Dowsley to go inside the strange case of a web of deceit spun by a wife-killer. Become a Herald Sun subscriber at: http://heraldsun.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 13, 201925 min

Face to face with evil

Warning: Disturbing content. Crime reporter David Hurley joins guest host Anthony Dowsley to talk about the time he met the perpetrator of a most shocking murder. Become a Herald Sun subscriber for more crime features and specials: http://heraldsun.com.au/subscibe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 06, 201919 min

Have baseball bat and gun - will travel

Christopher Dale 'Rent-A-Kill' Flannery was a violent man who met a mysterious end. Andrew Rule chronicles the life of one of Australia's most prolific hitmen. Read the podcast companion at: heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 201926 min

Sporting scallywags

As footy comes back to town, Andrew talks with veteran reporter Jon Anderson about sporting crimes, misdemeanors and tall tales. Read the podcast companion at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/andrew-rule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 201939 min

The heist

Before Ray Chuck met an untimely end, he was most probably the mastermind behind one of the greatest crimes in Australian history. Read the podcast companion at heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 201918 min

Ray Chuck, you will get yours

Three gunshots at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court ended a bitter gangland war - and highlighted the shocking reach of organised crime in Victoria. Read more Andrew Rule, or subscribe at: heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 09, 201920 min

Returning to Easey St

Warning: Disturbing content. Andrew speaks with journalist Helen Thomas, writer of the book Murder on Easey St about her view on one of Melbourne's most notorious murders. More information on Helen's book at: https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/murder-easey-street. Read more Andrew Rule at heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 02, 201947 min

On the loose

WARNING: contains disturbing content. Andrew examines the cases of three of Australia's most notorious fugitives. Read more Andrew Rule at heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 201936 min

The Mr Asia murders: Part 3

Warning: disturbing content. The wolves close in as Terry Clark's organisation starts to crumble. And it's every man, or woman, for themselves. Read more Andrew Rule at: heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleIf you or someone you know is in need of help, call Lifeline on 131 114, visit www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp, or call beyondblue on 1300 224 636 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 201913 min

BONUS EPISODE: Mokbel in hospital

Tony Mokbel is fighting for his life after a prison stabbing. Andrew Rule and Anthony Dowsley discuss the life of the notorious drug kingpin. Read more at: heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 201932 min

The rise and fall of Darren Weir

Andrew Rule delves into the ongoing investigation surrounding one of Australian racing's biggest training names, Darren Weir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 09, 201933 min

The Mr Asia murders: Part 2

Terry Clark takes his drug syndicate to new levels of success and excess. But behind the scenes, no-one is safe from the boss. Read more Andrew Rule at: heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 02, 201924 min

The Mr Asia murders: Part 1

In the late 1970's a group of New Zealand drug dealers set up shop in Australia. And left a trail of bodies in their wake. Read Andrew Rule's latest columns at heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 201929 min

The ballad of Jockey Smith

Jockey was a little guy with big plans - that mostly involved stealing. Read, crime features, opinion, analysis and more at: heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 19, 201938 min

The departed

From bikies to hitmen, several crooks left us in 2018. Andrew Rule tells some of their stories. Read backgrounders and more at heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 201928 min

The little pink bike: Part 3

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. An unlikely alliance forms in the quest to catch a monster. More on this case at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/andrew-rule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 05, 201932 min

The little pink bike: Part 2

A horrible discovery confirms the worst fears for the family of Sheree Beasley. And the hunt is on for the monster who did it. Read more at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/andrew-rule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 29, 201823 min

The little pink bike: Part 1

THREE-PART SPECIAL: When six-year-old Sheree Beasley goes missing, the town of Rosebud goes into shock. But in Melbourne, a psychotherapist starts putting together vital clues. Read more Andrew Rule at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/andrew-rule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 201834 min

Badness had a hand grenade

Christopher Binse has lead a hectic life - when he hasn't been in prison. Andrew outlines the crimes of one of Victoria's most colourful crooks. More Andrew Rule at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/andrew-rule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 201818 min

Victoria's worst rogue cop

Paul William Higgins was a violent thug, standover man and rapist. And he did it all while wearing a badge. Read more Andrew Rule at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/andrew-rule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 08, 201819 min

BONUS EPISODE: Lawyer X and Melbourne's gangland war

It's Australia's biggest legal scandal. A lawyer snitching on a who's who of the underworld - betraying her own clients. Andrew Rule and Anthony Dowsley reveal the secret world of informer 3838 and how the story could finally be told. Read more at: http:www.heraldsun.com.au/lawyerx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 04, 201820 min

Gangland wives: Roberta Williams

The tough-talking wife of Carl Williams achieved notoriety of her own during Melbourne's infamous Gangland war years. Andrew Rule and Anthony Dowsley dig into the life of Roberta Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 01, 201810 min

Gangland widow: Wendy Peirce

Partner of notorious gangster Victor Peirce, Wendy's own life has been a colourful one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 201811 min

Gangland women: Judith Moran

She was the self-styled matriarch of Melbourne's underworld, but despite her wealth and designer clothes, a life of crime ended the lives of her sons and husband and landed her in jail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 201815 min

Gangland women: The life of Danielle McGuire

The glamorous Danielle McGuire attracted the attention of several high-profile gangland figures, including Tony Mokbel, and even gave a team of AFP agents the slip in Rome. This is part one of our series on the women behind some of Melbourne’s most notorious gangsters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 201819 min

Tricky Ricky

Whether horses or cars, Rick Renzella always had an eye for a deal - and a steal. Read more Andrew Rule at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/andrew-rule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 03, 201811 min

Blood on the turf

Andrew explores the darker side of the sport of kings. Read more Andrew Rule at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/andrew-rule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 201818 min

BONUS EPISODE: The winning ways of Winx

Andrew Rule takes a detour from crime to talk about his new book on the champion mare with racing writer Chris Vernuccio. Read an excerpt from the book at heraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 201821 min

Sayonara justice

What seemed like a cheap and cheerful holiday to Australia turned into a cruel nightmare for a group of unwitting Japanese tourists. Read more Andrew Rule at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/andrew-rule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 201825 min