Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

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Rating
4.7
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108 reviews
This podcast has
488 episodes
Language
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2017/07/17
Latest episode
2026/04/18
Average duration
31 min.
Release period
7 days

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Subscribe to Crime X+ today. 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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Farquharson to Freeman: The horror of parents killing their kids
2026/04/18
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 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: [email protected] the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: [email protected]  Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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I was a sovereign citizen
2026/04/18
Melbourne author Brodie Finegan Forbes lived inside the world of sovereign citizens, before turning his back on the movement. He joins the show to tell his story. Find out more about Brodie's books at: https://www.brodiefineganforbes.com/ 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: [email protected] the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: [email protected] 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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The life and death of cop killer Dezi Freeman
2026/04/10
Andrew Rule looks at the early years ofthe self-described sovereign citizen, who was shot dead at Thologolong after a seven-month manhunt. 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: [email protected] the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: [email protected]  Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A witness to Melbourne's worst bombing
2026/04/03
WARNING: Disturbing content. Bill Ayes is a former crime journo who was at the right place at the very worst time, when a group  of criminals tried to blow up Victoria Police HQ.He talks with Andrew about being in the building when the blast happened, and what happened after. Read Bill's first person account at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-victoria/hellish-scene-well-never-forget-russell-street-bombing-the-day-melbourne-lost-its-innocence/news-story/6096adac86275e231aeb667bfa56cf3f 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: [email protected] Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tales from behind bars. Part 2
2026/03/27
Former prison officer Brian Coglan rejoins the show to tell more stories from one of Australia's toughest prisons 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: [email protected] Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: [email protected] 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   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tales from behind bars. Part 1
2026/03/20
 Brian Coghlan spent 20 years as a guard at one of our toughest prisons, and there he met some very interesting characters. He drops by the studio to tell tales of  watching some of Australia's worst. 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: [email protected] Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636'Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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BONUS EPISODE: Introducing Hunting Justice - The Easey Street murders
2026/03/19
Olivia Jenkins, host of the new crime series Hunting Justice comes to the studio to talk about her new show about the Easey Street murders. Search for Hunting Justice 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: [email protected] Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: [email protected] 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Grand Theft Auto: Melbourne City
2026/03/13
While car theft isn't a new thing, it has seen a dramatic surge as organised crooks steal cars for parts - or far, far worse. 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: [email protected] Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected]  Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Without a will and a way
2026/03/06
A fight for  inheritance  has opened up a decades-old family mystery. 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: [email protected] Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: [email protected]  Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The tracker cop
2026/02/27
Captain Coby Webb has spent a career working with dogs in law enforcement. She tells Andrew about the cases she's worked and the people she's helped find using canine expertise. 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: [email protected] the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: [email protected]  Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Irwin sisters murders
2026/02/20
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. In the hellish hour after a killer forced his way into the Irwin sisters’ Altona North home, one of the girls managed to dial triple-0 – but the call was cut off. What happened after that is the stuff of nightmares. Learn more about the case at:https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/andrew-rule/andrew-rule-how-hero-cop-took-down-rapist-who-killed-irwin-sisters-20-years-ago/news-story/c7890008b384ef604c0630c60847107e 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: [email protected] Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: [email protected] Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mysteries of the missing
2026/02/13
As South Australian police continue their search for young Gus Lamont, Andrew Rule looks at that and other open cases of people who have disappeared without a trace. 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: [email protected] Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: [email protected] 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Return of the Postcard Bandit
2026/02/06
As good crooks go, Brenden James Abbott was one of the best in the badness business. Now, with a new drama and a new doco about him on screens, Andrew Rule reviews his chaotic career. 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: [email protected] the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: [email protected]  Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The bookie robber's brother. Part 2
2026/01/30
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT Author Gregory M Carroll rejoins the show to talk about living through the bloody aftermath of the great bookie robbery. Lean more about Gregory's book:https://gregorymcarroll.com/ 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: [email protected] the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: [email protected]  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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The bookie robber's brother. Part 1
2026/01/16
Author Gregory M Carroll's big brother was one of the notorious gang that pulled off one of the biggest heists in Australian history.Now Gregory has written a fictionalised account of the crime, and the men who pulled it off.Lean more about Gregory's book:https://gregorymcarroll.com/ 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: [email protected] the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: [email protected]  Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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4.7 out of 5
108 reviews
Kyary pamyurind 2022/12/17
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 co...
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clovergraves 2022/06/11
one of my favorites
interesting and thorough stories, great perspective, great everything
Georgia Boy US sailorman 2022/05/29
Life and Crimes
I like the delivery and info in the front and back story. Well done.
NappyDresser 2021/04/22
Grimey as it gets!
Yanks Love It!
SpazWaylon 2021/03/16
Do Yourself a Favor!
I am a boring American. No worries. This guy has a tremendously relaxing voice and only tells ridiculously interesting stories that simply make me wan...
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arcreighton 2021/01/02
Cuckoo
Please, please, please re- release Cuckoo! I’m so enjoying these episodes and can’t wait to get my hands on the full novel. Love the podcast!
Bozher 2020/01/01
Binge!
I just found this one and it’s great.
elinka s 2019/07/27
Great
Love the podcasts 😊
Bristle cone 2019/11/16
Yuk
Listening to a bad cop reminiscing. Gross
Donna207 2019/06/06
love it
love it
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