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Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

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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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Episodes
  • The last stand of Mad Max

    The last stand of Mad Max
    Jul 18 2025

    The short-lived spree of Pavel Marinof came to an end on a lonely road on the outskirts of Melbourne. Andrew Rule goes through those last moments of the man they called Mad Max, and the fateful decision officers had to make in taking him down.

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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/andrewrule

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    20 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Erin Patterson and other women who poison

    Bonus Episode: Erin Patterson and other women who poison
    Jul 10 2025

    The mushroom trial is not the first example of a woman doing harm to a loved one through toxins. Andrew Rule checks in while on assignment in the UK to give other examples.

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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/andrewrule
    Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au

    Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/

    If you or anyone you know needs help
    Lifeline: 13 11 14
    Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
    Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    14 mins
  • Russians, bikies making Bali a sunny place for shady people

    Russians, bikies making Bali a sunny place for shady people
    Jul 5 2025

    A popular nightclub in the section of Bali now known as “Little Moscow” won’t serve anyone with neck tattoos — it’s the easiest way to keep out undesirables and potentially violent criminals.

    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

    Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule
    Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au
    Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/

    If you or anyone you know needs help
    Lifeline: 13 11 14
    Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
    Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    24 mins

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Thoroughly interesting and intriguing. Andrew keeps you interested throughout the podcast. I find Andrew doesn't extend the story more than it needs to

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Too many ads

Good content but way too many ads for such short episodes. im trying to binge the episodes related to underbelly at work but the ads are overbearing.

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