Episodes

  • Joey and Shirley fought the law

    Joey and Shirley fought the law
    Jan 31 2025

    The annals of Australian true crime history aren't filled with too many romantic tales. But the one of the most sweet - and violent - is the ballad of Joey and Shirley Hamilton.

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    48 mins
  • A gangster, a lambo and an honest man

    A gangster, a lambo and an honest man
    Jan 24 2025

    When Joe Taranto went to sell his prized sports car, he had no idea he had just passed the keys over to a most notorious villain.

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    33 mins
  • A simple twist of fate

    A simple twist of fate
    Jan 21 2025

    Deb Gray was born with no arms and tiny deformed legs amid suspicions her mum — and many others — were medical guinea pigs. But she has been determined to live a life of courage.

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    41 mins
  • The murder of Michelle Buckingham

    The murder of Michelle Buckingham
    Jan 17 2025

    Michelle Buckingham’s violent and senseless death was a macabre mystery and a stain on the Shepparton area for more than 30 years – until a journalist and cop started asking questions.

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    25 mins
  • Backup is three hours away. Part 2

    Backup is three hours away. Part 2
    Jan 10 2025

    Former country cop Mark ‘Trigger’ Tregellas returns to the show to tell more stories of remote policing.
    More information about Mark's book:
    https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Backup-is-Three-Hours-Away/Mark-Tregellas/9781923144279

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    31 mins
  • Backup is three hours away. Part 1

    Backup is three hours away. Part 1
    Jan 3 2025

    Former country cop Mark ‘Trigger’ Tregellas joins the show to tell tales of his many adventures in remote corners of Victoria.
    More information about Mark's book:
    https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Backup-is-Three-Hours-Away/Mark-Tregellas/9781923144279

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    28 mins
  • A Life and Crimes summer reading guide

    A Life and Crimes summer reading guide
    Dec 27 2024
    Andrew Rule sits down with producer Jonty Burton to recommend some summer reading, watching and listening. 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: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Some of our summer recommendationsReading:Life and Crimes: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761561733/Rule on Crime: https://www.wilkinsonpublishing.com.au/product/rule-on-crime/Dark City: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761561535/The Kingpin and the Crooked Cop: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Neil-Mercer-Kingpin-and-the-Crooked-Cop-9781760879952Murder on Easey St: https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/murder-easey-street-0Watching:The Jinx - Season 2: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-the-jinx-the-life-and-deaths-of-robert-durst!5677Who Killed JonBenet Ramsay: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81705443The Menendez Brothers: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81506509Slow Horses: https://tv.apple.com/au/show/slow-horses/umc.cmc.2szz3fdt71tl1ulnbp8utgq5oListening to:Life and Crimes episodes featuring Helen Thomas-Searching for Julie Ann-Returning to Easey StLife and Crimes episodes featuring Neil Mercer-Tales of the kingpin and the crooked cop Witness: William Tyrell: https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/william-tyrrell-podcast-witness-series-reveals-shocking-truth-about-investigation/news-story/31ff27d9bb2a33ef55d6c3355e445868Bronwyn: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/bronwyn https://www.goalhangerpodcasts.com/ for:The Rest is History, The Rest is Entertainment, We Have Ways of Making You Talk, The Rest is Classified--------------------------------- Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    27 mins
  • 2024 - a year in crime: Part 2

    2024 - a year in crime: Part 2
    Dec 20 2024

    The Herald Sun's crime team is back with Andrew to discuss more high-profile crimes of 2024, including the missing campers trial and the mushroom case.

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    21 mins