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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

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    • 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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    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.

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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/

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    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/

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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/

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    • 43 min
    Seven shots from Cliff Lockwood

    Seven shots from Cliff Lockwood

    Andrew Rule charts the rise and dramatic fall of a recently deceased ex-cop turned crook.

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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 

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    • 45 min
    Searching for Julie Annn

    Searching for Julie Annn

    Journalist Helen Thomas joins the show to talk about her next podcast series looking at the disappearance of Julie Ann Garciacelay.

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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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    • 37 min
    A glimmer of hope for the vanished

    A glimmer of hope for the vanished

    While the desperate search for  Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy continues, Andrew Rule outlines extraordinary cases  where the missing have been found against the odds.

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    • 26 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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