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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

Robbery's golden age. Part 2: The professionals

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Knocking off banks and armoured cars to fuel addiction or obsession is one thing - but turning it into your day job is another. Andrew Rule chronicles the cruel and calculating men who made robbery their career. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 18...

Jun 13, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Robbery's golden age. Part 1: The amateurs

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Before the networked world, bank heists were a good way to make a bad dollar. Andrew Rule introduces some of the crooks who took the money and ran. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 09, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Rustlers, duffers and satellites

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. While cowboys and cattle thieves sound like a thing of the past, Andrew Rule explains that it's very much a part of modern rural Australian crime. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 02, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 36

New dogs and old tricks

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. After several heartbreaking missing persons tragedies, Australian police forces might finally be employing a new four-legged tool in their hunt to find the lost. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

May 26, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Murder by mistake - featuring Crim City

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Mark Morri, host of the new podcast series Crim City, joins Andrew Rule to talk about when underworld gunmen get the wrong target. Listen to Crim City now at the Apple podcast link below, or wherever you get your podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/crim-city/id1683235038 Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au...

May 19, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 34

High crimes with paint brushes

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Forget the bikies and the mafia - some of Australia's most captivating crimes have been perpetrated with a canvas and an easel. Author Mark Holsworth joins the show with more. More about The Picasso Ransom: https://melbourneartcritic.wordpress.com/2023/02/26/the-picasso-ransom/ Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs ...

May 12, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 33

The Skull

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Brian Murphy was a hard cop with a hard nickname. And when he passed away on Anzac Day, he left behind a pile of intriguing tales. Many of them may even be true. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 05, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Dirty deeds. Part 2

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Detective Lachlan McCulloch closes in on the shadowy fraudsters who have been ripping off banks throughout Melbourne. Want to hear from Lachlan McCulloch himself? Go to: https://undercovercop.com.au Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 28, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Dirty deeds. Part 1

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Detective Lachlan McCulloch is called to a lawyer's office over some missing documents. But what starts off looking like a clerical error will fast turn into a major case of fraud. Listen to our special series featuring former Undercover cop Lachlan McCulloch at https://www.undercovercop.com.au Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyon...

Apr 22, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Fast times with Lenny and Stacker

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Lachlan McCulloch was tasked with bringing down some of Australia's most notorious criminals using only his wits and a wig. Now, in this special Life and Crimes series, Andrew Rule talks with the former undercover cop about some of the heart-pounding moments in his clandestine career. Go to https://undercovercop.com.au for features and more Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers...

Apr 15, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Crackers!

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Peter 'Crackers' Keenan is a former AFL hard man who also knew his way around horse racing. He outlines some of the characters he met - both on the footy ground and on the racetrack. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com...

Apr 07, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Deadline: Bikies in bad standing and other tales

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Guest host Anthony Dowsley is joined by the Herald Sun's crime team to discuss some of the news that has crossed their desk so far this year. Listen to The Devil's Apprentice at: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-devils-apprentice/id1670825670 or wherever you get your podcasts Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know...

Mar 31, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 21

The Postcard Bandit and me

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Over two books, author and journalist Abraham Maddison told the definitive story of the charismatic crook, Brendan James Abbott. He wrote those books under another name - Derek Pedley. Why he changed his name is the topic of his new book: Crazy Bastard: A Memoir of Forced Adoption More about the author: https://www.facebook.com/derekpedleywriter Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimesto...

Mar 24, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Faith on trial

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Investigative journalist Stephen Drill joins the show to talk about his new podcast series: Faith on Trial. Faith on Trial podcast series: https://faithontrial.com.au/ Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Mar 17, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Return of the bandit. Part 2

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. Douglas Kay Morgan, one half of the infamous 'after dark bandit' crew, continues the discussion about his crimes, his time behind bars and his artistic post-prison life. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 S...

Mar 10, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Return of the bandit. Part 1

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Former 'after dark bandit' twin Douglas Kay Morgan joins the show again to talk more about his time as a bank robber, as well as his road to redemption. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Mar 03, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 17

The three suspects

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. When Elisabeth Membrey went missing from her outer suburban flat in 1994, police investigators leapt into action. But after many leads and much grief, there' still no closure on the case. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudi...

Feb 24, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Black sheep in footy boots. Part 2

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Author Tony Wilson is back to discuss more of football's greatest scallywags and scoundrels. Tony Wilson's email newsletter: https://goodonewilson.substack.com/ Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Feb 17, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 14

The many twists and turns of the Jason Roberts case

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Andrew is joined by investigative journalist Anthony Dowsley to talk about the new true crime podcast series: The Devil's Apprentice. Listen to the Devil's Apprentice now at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/ Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 5...

Feb 15, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Black sheep in footy boots. Part 1

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. With another AFL season on the horizon, broadcaster and author Tony Wilson joins the show to talk about some of the scallywags, rogues and scoundrels that have played the great game. Tony Wilson's email newsletter: https://goodonewilson.substack.com/ Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyo...

Feb 10, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Of loyalty and long-necked turtles

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Long-time listeners will know the tale of Aubrey Broughill - AKA the beanie bandit. This episode we explore the crimes of the man who could well be the last to see old Aubrey alive. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/...

Feb 03, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 12

The Warrumbungle bungle

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. When his house was gutted by a national park fire, former AFP officer John Shobbrook used all his detective skills to investigate what went wrong. Learn more about John Shobbrook's book at: https://www.amazon.com.au/FIRE-PROOF-John-Shobbrook-ebook/dp/B0BSBVJX5T Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13...

Jan 27, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Still searching for little Eloise

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Nearly 50 years ago, a little girl disappeared without trace from a quiet Melbourne suburb. Now her aunt speaks for the first time about the events of the night and the ongoing search for answers. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See ...

Jan 20, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 10

BONUS EPISODE: Keeping kids safe from the predators

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT Actor Madeline West joins the show to talk about her new podcast series Predatory - an investigation into preventing child abuse. She discusses the dangers online and on the streets - as well as the trauma that drives her to speak out. Get more information at: http://www.predatory.com.au/ Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.c...

Jan 17, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 9

A year of Deadlines: The NCF

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. In the second of our short series inspired by the Herald Sun's Deadline column, Andrew Rule, Mark Buttler and Anthony Dowsley outline the inner workings of Melbourne's Notorious Crime Family. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnys...

Jan 13, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 8

A year of Deadlines: Bikies

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. In the first of a run of episodes inspired by the Herald Sun's Deadline column, crime reporters Mark Buttler and Anthony Dowsley sit down with Andrew to talk about the bikie news of 2022 and what's brewing in '23. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: ...

Jan 06, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Vale to scoundrels and the odd good bloke

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. As the year draws to a close, Andrew remembers some of the names in and around the world of crime who have passed away in the last 12 months Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 30, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Friends in high places

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Lady Ann Rylah was a very accomplished woman married to a very powerful man. And when their marriage soured, she was met with tragedy and he was met with questions. Questions, that despite his power, he couldn't quite make go away. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46...

Dec 23, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 5

The forgotten massacre

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. In between the shootings at Hoddle Street and the horrors of Port Arthur, there was a rampage that has largely drifted from the public consciousness. But for the families of those lost, the killings at Queen St are forever etched in their memory. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond B...

Dec 16, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 4

The courtroom ordeals of Phoenix Cooper

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. What started as a one night stand in an inner-city pub saw a young tradie fighting for years to clear his name. Andrew Rule talks with him about his case. Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Dec 09, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 3