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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.

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule Crime X

    • True Crime
    • 4.7 • 103 Ratings

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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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    Tales of the kingpin and the crooked cop

    Tales of the kingpin and the crooked cop

    Journalist Neil Mercer joins the show to talk about uncovering extraordinary new stories about one of Australia's most notorious corrupt cops.

    Buy Neil Mercer's book:https://www.allenandunwin.com/search?author=Neil%20Mercer

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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/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

    Catching the Ascot Vale rapist

    Catching the Ascot Vale rapist

    WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. In 1993, Christopher Clarence Hall terrorised Melbourne's inner north west. In a short, sharp episode, Andrew Rule shows how police finally caught and jailed this most evil man.
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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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    • 17 min
    Three black widows and one a shade of grey

    Three black widows and one a shade of grey

    Andrew Rule outlines the cases of three women found guilty over the deaths of their husbands, and one who wasn't.
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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/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au 
    Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/
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    • 31 min
    The kids are not all alright

    The kids are not all alright

    Youth crime is nothing new, but Andrew Rule argues that in this latest outbreak, young offenders have shown themselves particularly willing to do particularly bad things.
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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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    • 25 min
    BONUS EPISODE: The last woman to hang

    BONUS EPISODE: The last woman to hang

    Jen Kelly, host of the In Black and White podcast joins Andrew Rule to discuss the tragic case of Jean Lee, who was executed for murder in 1951.
    To listen to part 2 of The Last Woman To Hang, search for In Black and White wherever you get your podcasts.
    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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    • 37 min
    Inside the Wonnangatta investigation

    Inside the Wonnangatta investigation

    As Greg Lynn is found guilty of murdering one missing camper, Carol Clay, Andrew Rule goes behind the scenes on the investigation that led police to the former pilot's door.
    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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    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
103 Ratings

103 Ratings

Kyary pamyurind ,

If I had to choose only one podcast I could listen to, it would be this one.

Andrew Rule is a fantastic teller of tales, and the title is accurate, some about life (all sorts)and some about crimes. Great stories but as with comedy, it’s not the joke it’s how you tell it. Great voice, human and humorous perspective.

clovergraves ,

one of my favorites

interesting and thorough stories, great perspective, great everything

Georgia Boy US sailorman ,

Life and Crimes

I like the delivery and info in the front and back story. Well done.

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