Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule
Hosted by True Crime Australia
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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.
Latest Episodes
Who killed Rick? Murder in central Victoria
Six months after the mysterious murder of “salt of the earth” farmer Rick Wills - who was found buried in a shallow grave on his own land - the question for investigators is not identifying their prime suspect. It’s more a case of when and how to put pressure on him. Subscribe t...
I was a contraband chopper pilot. Part 2
Last week Tim Smith told the tale of his speedy intro to helicopter flying and the Canadian underworld. This week, he describes how it all came undone. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime po...
I was a contraband chopper pilot. Part 1
Before Tim Smith was a reality TV contestant, he led a colourful life smuggling colourful goods for colourful characters. He visits Life and Crimes to tell his story.Tim Smith is features in the new book Crossroads. Get more information at: https://newhollandpublishers.com/crossroads/ Subscr...
The last link to an island murder mystery
Warning: Episode discusses self harm. Fergus Cameron was born to fortune, but a deadly love triangle would underline his unfortunate life. 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 ques...
The gumboot mystery of Kaye King. A son's search: Part 2
Jason Thompson returns to the show to talk about the legal twists and turns over the death of his mother Kaye. 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? as...
The gumboot mystery of Kaye King. A son's search: Part 1
In 2018 Andrew Rule outlined the death of Kaye King. Now, eight years later, Kaye's son Jason joins the show with more. 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 ...
A crime she didn't commit: The conviction of Josephine Greensill
Journalist Neal Mercer joins the show to tell one of the stories in his new book, Falsely Convicted.Find out more at: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Neil-Mercer-Falsely-Convicted-9781761472978 Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus conten...
Snow storm: Cocaine on Australian streets
Recent news has Andrew Rule thinking about the history of cocaine on our shores and its use today. 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:&nbs...
Gunshots in Altona North: The shooting of Fadi Haddara
When a crime family patriarch was found in a pool of blood outside his home, it marked another red chapter in Melbourne's latest underworld war. Anthony Dowsley joins the show to discuss. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-...
A eulogy for Granny Evil
Kath Pettingill raised a brood of killers and dealers and theives, and her own life was peppered with crime and loss. 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 sh...
Nikki Justice: Serving punchlines
Most comedians learn how to handle a room by dealing with a few awkward open-mic hecklers. Nikki Justice learned how to survive in Perth’s underworld. She joins Andrew Rule to tell some tales.Find out more at:https://www.instagram.com/nikkijusticecomedy/orhttps://www.nikkijustice....
Murder myster in a troubled land
A President shot and a rebel leader gunned down. Author Paul Toohey joins the show to tell the story of the day Timor-Leste descended into madness. Find more about Paul Toohey's book at: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/The-Fatal-Island/Paul-Toohey/9781761825019 Subscribe to Cr...
A young witness to the waterfront war
Monica was a child when she saw a gangland slaying. That moment would turn her world upside down. She tells her story for the first time to Andrew Rule. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podca...
Horror in Pattaya
Australia has been transfixed by the alleged murder of a Thai girl and the Australian man accused of her killing. Investigative reporter Stephen Drill has just returned from the scene at Pattaya. He joins guest host Jonty Burton to discuss the alleged crime and the seedy underworld that is at the...
Melbourne's own art caper
It's one of Australia's enduring unsolved art crimes: the theft of a Picasso from the National Gallery of Victoria. Now, 40 years later, author A.T. Prewitt has imagined who could have been behind the crime.Find more about the book at: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/?authors=a-t-prewett Sub...