Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule
Summary: Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the 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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WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. They're the worst of the worst. Andrew examines the stories of some of Australia's most evil incarcerated killers - and the brutal similarities they share. Ask a question for our upcoming Q&A show at: http://heraldsun.com.au/crimequestions Subscribe to the Herald Sun at: http://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule
Detective xOS is back in the studio to talk with Andrew about rabid dogs, inter-departmental cricket, and the legend of the Little Sargent. We have a Q&A episode coming up. To ask a question, go to http://heraldsun.com.au/crimequestions
Andrew Rule sits down with Detective xOS (not his real name) to talk about some of the more colourful stories the policeman has come across over his years on the job. Read more Andrew Rule at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule
Bill Vlahos was a charming man, raised in the commission flats of Prahran. But he conned millions out of top businessmen and regular punters alike, until it all came undone - and an exploding ute only raised more suspicion.
Schools across the state have paid out thousands - in some cases, even a million dollars - as more victims of child sex abuse come forward. And it wasn't just happening at Catholic or boarding schools.
Notorious hitman Arthur "Neddy" Smith is now clinging to life after decades in jail - but his death, whenever it comes, won't disappoint the many people he hurt. So how did he get the run of Sydney's seedy underbelly?
Well before John Wayne Glover started his murder spree in Sydney, he showed disturbing signs closer to home. Andrew talks with someone who knew him as a very young and very disturbed man. Read podcast companions and more at: heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule. Get more great Herald Sun podcasts at: heraldsun.com.au/podcasts
South Australia's mid north is a land of desolate towns and dark secrets. It was here that police investigating the disappearance of Martin Meffert made a macabre find. Read companion pieces and more at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/andrew-rule
Every story has a beginning. The death of Jaidyn Leskie had its roots in a family melodrama that spanned generations.
It was 22 years ago that the death of Jaidyn Leskie captivated the nation. Andrew Rule outlines the crime and investigation into his disappearance. Subscribe to the Herald Sun for Andrew's columns and podcast companions.
They're the modern day pirates picking cold gold from the seabed. But the abalone poachers of southern Australia are only ever a step or two in front of the law.
It's not only heartbreak that Paul Carter has allegedly left behind in his wake. A number of investors and companies say they are counting the cost of having done business with him. Read the four-part series
Paul Carter is a charming man who, if his ex wives are to be believed, has left a trail of heartbreak and financial ruin in his wake. Guest host Anthony Dowsley and crime reporter Aneeka Simonis outline the allegations against him. Read the four-part special
When children go missing, police and the press scramble to get the word out. And sometimes crucial information slips through the cracks. Read more Andrew Rule. Subscribe to the Herald Sun.
In the face of danger, some rush in while others run away - and often they make headlines. Andrew Rule recounts some well known, and less well known, have-a-go heroes. Read the podcast companion and more. Subscribe to the Herald Sun.
