William Buck was perhaps the most violent criminal to ever roam the streets of Melbourne. In this special episode, Jen Kelly talks with historian Michael Shelford about the mad bad man of old Melbourne. This is the first episode in a special series on Melbourne's gangsters from the podcast series In Black and White. Subscribe now: iTunes/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/in-black-and-white/id1466009446 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hTeZWwNn4tog31decnE4z Web: https://play.aca...
Dec 22, 2019•29 min
It may be one of Australia's most exclusive suburbs, but a postcode can't protect you. In the second installment of Andrew Rule's crime mysteries of the past decade, he examines the cases of Les Samba and Jeanette Moss. Become a Herald Sun subscriber. Go to heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and click on any article to begin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 20, 2019•19 min
In the first of a multi-part series, Andrew looks at some of the decade's biggest underworld mysteries. Become a Herald Sun subscriber. Go to heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and click on any article to begin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 13, 2019•18 min
It's our 100th show (despite what some podcast software may say). And to celebrate, Andrew sat down with producer Jonty Burton to answer some listener questions. Become a Herald Sun subscriber. Go to heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and click on any article to begin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 07, 2019•28 min
From tales of the turf to Tony and Carl, 'Jock' the jockey has seen a lot. He returns to the podcast to talk more about his time in the saddle. Leave a question for next week's Q&A show at: heraldsun.com.au/crimequestions Or subscribe to the Herald Sun at: heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 30, 2019•23 min
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. They're the worst of the worst. Andrew examines the stories of some of Australia's most evil incarcerated killers - and the brutal similarities they share.Ask a question for our upcoming Q&A show at: http://heraldsun.com.au/crimequestionsSubscribe to the Herald Sun at: http://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 23, 2019•24 min
Detective xOS is back in the studio to talk with Andrew about rabid dogs, inter-departmental cricket, and the legend of the Little Sargent. We have a Q&A episode coming up. To ask a question, go to http://heraldsun.com.au/crimequestions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2019•18 min
Andrew Rule sits down with Detective xOS (not his real name) to talk about some of the more colourful stories the policeman has come across over his years on the job. Read more Andrew Rule at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 09, 2019•29 min
Bill Vlahos was a charming man, raised in the commission flats of Prahran. But he conned millions out of top businessmen and regular punters alike, until it all came undone - and an exploding ute only raised more suspicion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 02, 2019•30 min
Schools across the state have paid out thousands - in some cases, even a million dollars - as more victims of child sex abuse come forward. And it wasn't just happening at Catholic or boarding schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2019•21 min
Notorious hitman Arthur “Neddy” Smith is now clinging to life after decades in jail - but his death, whenever it comes, won't disappoint the many people he hurt. So how did he get the run of Sydney's seedy underbelly? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2019•22 min
Well before John Wayne Glover started his murder spree in Sydney, he showed disturbing signs closer to home. Andrew talks with someone who knew him as a very young and very disturbed man. Read podcast companions and more at: heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule. Get more great Herald Sun podcasts at: heraldsun.com.au/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12, 2019•35 min
South Australia's mid north is a land of desolate towns and dark secrets. It was here that police investigating the disappearance of Martin Meffert made a macabre find. Read companion pieces and more at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/andrew-rule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 05, 2019•19 min
Every story has a beginning. The death of Jaidyn Leskie had its roots in a family melodrama that spanned generations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28, 2019•20 min
It was 22 years ago that the death of Jaidyn Leskie captivated the nation. Andrew Rule outlines the crime and investigation into his disappearance. Subscribe to the Herald Sun for Andrew's columns and podcast companions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2019•17 min
They're the modern day pirates picking cold gold from the seabed. But the abalone poachers of southern Australia are only ever a step or two in front of the law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2019•27 min
It's not only heartbreak that Paul Carter has allegedly left behind in his wake. A number of investors and companies say they are counting the cost of having done business with him. Read the four-part series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 08, 2019•11 min
Paul Carter is a charming man who, if his ex wives are to be believed, has left a trail of heartbreak and financial ruin in his wake. Guest host Anthony Dowsley and crime reporter Aneeka Simonis outline the allegations against him. Read the four-part special See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 07, 2019•23 min
When children go missing, police and the press scramble to get the word out. And sometimes crucial information slips through the cracks. Read more Andrew Rule. Subscribe to the Herald Sun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 07, 2019•25 min
In the face of danger, some rush in while others run away - and often they make headlines. Andrew Rule recounts some well known, and less well known, have-a-go heroes. Read the podcast companion and more.Subscribe to the Herald Sun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31, 2019•20 min
It's been a long road back for teacher Rob Hunter after he was kidnapped with his young students. He talks with Andrew about the what-ifs of the ordeal, and the power of forgiveness. Read more Andrew Rule. Get more info about Rob Hunter's book Day 9 at Wooreen. For help with emotional difficulties, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.auFor help with depression, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or at www.beyondblue.org.auThe SANE Helpline is 1800 18SANE (7263) or at www.sane.orgFo...
Aug 24, 2019•30 min
Rob Hunter was all of 20 year's old when a criminal kidnapped him and the young students in his care. He talks with Andrew about the ordeal. Read more Andrew Rule. Get more info about Rob Hunter's book Day 9 at Wooreen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2019•43 min
He was a cold-blooded murderer who turned on his mates - and was hanged for his crimes. But how many lives did Robert Francis Burns really take? Jen Kelly from the Herald Sun podcast takes up the story. NOTE: Disturbing content.In Black and WhiteSubscribe to In Black and White by searching in your favourite podcast app, or get more info.Read an extract from Grave Tales, or get more information on the book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 13, 2019•19 min
It's a tale guns, drugs, wild dogs and deer heads. A group of rogue hunters are ripping up country Victoria and leaving a trail of destruction and death in their wake. Andrew Rule explains. Read the podcast companion for photos and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2019•19 min
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Andrew continues his conversation with Jock, a veteran of the turf who rubbed shoulders with the who's who of Australia's underworld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 03, 2019•21 min
Jock was one of the best in the field on the turf. But the pressure on the track was nothing compared to his run-ins with Jimmy the Triad, George Freeman and the other men who ruled the racing underground. Read podcast companions and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27, 2019•23 min
From the mafia to Mokbel, the building industry has attracted its share of shady characters. Andrew Rule examines how it relates to Melbourne's current cladding crisis. Read more Andrew Rule podcast companions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 20, 2019•21 min
Drug cook 'Beechworth' Bob Slusarczyk didn't have a motorhome, but he did have an ultralight aircraft. And when it fell from the sky, the question had to be asked: who was Bob working for? Read the companion piece and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2019•19 min
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Within the Pettingill crime family, two sons will be remembered as the most dangerous. Andrew Rule tells their story. Read the companion feature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2019•26 min
The happy facade of family can often conceal a shadowy world of lies and deception, as Andrew Rule explains. Read the podcast companion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2019•18 min
