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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.

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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.

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    The downfall of a dentist

    The downfall of a dentist

    WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. He betrayed someone who trusted him with an ugly sexual assault. And it took time and determination to bring him to justice.

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    Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at: lifeandcrimes@news.com.auLike 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 know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
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    • 31 min
    Introducing: The Mushroom Cook

    Introducing: The Mushroom Cook

    Andrew sits down with Brooke Grebert-Craig, host of a new podcast series about the alleged South Gippsland mushroom poisoning mystery.

    Find out more about the series at http://www.themushroomcook.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: lifeandcrimes@news.com.auLike the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au 

    Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/

    If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 22 min
    Benji: Part 2

    Benji: Part 2

    Last episode, we described Andrew 'Benji' Veniamin's rise through the underworld. This week, we describe his death, the trial of Mick Gatto, and Gatto's subsequent acquittal.

    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/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au 

    Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/

    If you or anyone you know needs help

    Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
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    • 20 min
    Benji: Part1

    Benji: Part1

    It's 20 years since the death of violent hitman Andrew 'Benji' Venaimin. In the first of a two-part series, Andrew Rule looks at the rise of the young assassin.

    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/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/

    If you or anyone you know needs help

    Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
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    • 24 min
    The omerta of the fruit stalls

    The omerta of the fruit stalls

    The recent death of Melbourne fruit and vegetable wholesaler John Latorre has Andrew Rule looking at the murky world of the Victorian mafia.

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    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/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/

    If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
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    • 46 min
    BONUS EPISODE: Holly's hell

    BONUS EPISODE: Holly's hell

    At age 29, Holly Deane-Johns found herself  serving seven horrific years in prison in Bangkok. She talks with Andrew Rule about how she survived the ordeal.

    Learn more about Holly's book at: https://www.hollydeanejohns.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: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au

    Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au 

    Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/

    If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

     
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    • 43 min

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