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Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

NewA 50-year quest for justice. Part 1November 13, 2026 · 32 min
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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 505

  1. A 50-year quest for justice. Part 1

    32 minSeason 1 · Episode 330

    In the first of a four-part special, Andrew Rule talks to a woman, Donna, who after a horrifying assault, has fought for half a century for justice. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free …

  2. The Policewoman: Narelle Fraser's career catching evil men. Part 2

    29 minSeason 1 · Episode 329

    WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Narelle Fraser joins the show to recount some of the worst criminals she investigated.Find out more about the documentary The Policewoman at …

  3. The Policewoman: Narelle Fraser's career catching evil men. Part 1

    28 minSeason 1 · Episode 328

    WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: Former cop Narelle Fraser joins the show to talk about her remarkable career going up against some of the worst crims in the state.Find out more about the documentary The …

  4. Who killed Rick? Murder in central Victoria

    27 minSeason 1 · Episode 237

    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 …

  5. I was a contraband chopper pilot. Part 2

    35 minSeason 1 · Episode 236

    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 …

  6. I was a contraband chopper pilot. Part 1

    36 minSeason 1 · Episode 235

    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 …

  7. The last link to an island murder mystery

    26 minSeason 1 · Episode 234

    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 …

  8. The gumboot mystery of Kaye King. A son's search: Part 2

    35 minSeason 1 · Episode 233

    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 …

  9. The gumboot mystery of Kaye King. A son's search: Part 1

    34 minSeason 1 · Episode 232

    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 …

  10. A crime she didn't commit: The conviction of Josephine Greensill

    23 minSeason 1 · Episode 231

    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 …

  11. Snow storm: Cocaine on Australian streets

    25 minSeason 1 · Episode 233

    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 …

  12. Gunshots in Altona North: The shooting of Fadi Haddara

    30 minSeason 1 · Episode 232

    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+ …

  13. A eulogy for Granny Evil

    31 minSeason 1 · Episode 231

    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 …

  14. Nikki Justice: Serving punchlines

    39 minSeason 1 · Episode 230

    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 …

  15. Murder myster in a troubled land

    35 minSeason 1 · Episode 229

    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 …

  16. A young witness to the waterfront war

    32 minSeason 1 · Episode 228

    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 …

  17. Horror in Pattaya

    25 minSeason 1 · Episode 227

    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 …

  18. Melbourne's own art caper

    37 minSeason 1 · Episode 226

    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 …

  19. Bar wars: From a horrifying ordeal to a safety beacon

    27 minSeason 1 · Episode 225

    Bar owner Dominic Porter and his family survived first an attack on his business then a horrifying home invasion. He tells Andrew Rule about how it inspired him to create a community safety app. More about the …

  20. A pretty big deal in a quiet sleepy place

    22 minSeason 1 · Episode 224

    Andrew Rule goes in search for an answer to a mystery that's very close to home. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime …

  21. The subtle art of standover: When debt collection goes bad

    30 minSeason 1 · Episode 223

    If you owe a lot of money, you better pray you owe it to understanding people. Andrew Rule explains. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of …

  22. Bad sports: More tales of competitors who've turned to the shady side

    28 minSeason 1 · Episode 222

    As the globe turns its gaze to the World Cup, Andrew Rule takes a local look at more sporting characters who have fallen out of favour. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus …

  23. A murder mystery and a touch of history with Candice Fox

    43 minSeason 1 · Episode 221

    When one of Australia's most well-known crime authors sat down to write her latest novel, she found an eerie link to her own family's past. Find more about Candice Fox's latest book Redbelly Crossing …

  24. The evil deeds of two evil men. Part 2

    43 minSeason 1 · Episode 220

    WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Last week, we went through the story of one of Queensland's most notorious abductions. This week we return to Adelaide and look at how that case up north may be linked to another …

  25. The evil deeds of two evil men. Part 1

    27 minSeason 1 · Episode 219

    WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Could the disappearance of two sets of children half a continent away be linked? Andrew Rule examines the mystery that starts with the murders of Judith and Susan Mackay. Subscribe …

  26. The monsterous teacher and the very brave boy

    44 minSeason 1 · Episode 218

    WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. When a string of children went missing from Adelaide's quiet suburban streets, police were stumped. It took some quick thinking from a frightened child to bring the murderer to …

  27. Bar Wars: Inside the attacks on Melbourne's nightlife

    28 minSeason 1 · Episode 217

    Victoria's capital has been rocked by a series of attacks on nightlife venues, that has Olivia Jenkins and her colleagues on the Herald Sun crime desk searching for answers. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear …

  28. Our man on the inside

    19 minSeason 1 · Episode 215

    Some of the most ingenious crimes have been pulled off using one simple trick: someone with access. Andrew Rule explains. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and …

  29. Objection! What really goes on in our criminal courtrooms

    37 minSeason 1 · Episode 214

    Tony Taouk from Magna Carta Lawyers has seen a lot in our law courts, and most of it isn't like what you see on TV. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our …

  30. Farquharson to Freeman: The horror of parents killing their kids

    35 minSeason 1 · Episode 212

    WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: After the news of a notorious child killer being savagely beaten in prison, Andrew Rule looks at more cases of parents harming their own children. Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear …

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