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Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

True Crime Australia 481 Episodes Jun 26, 2026

Andrew Rule, a prominent Australian journalist and author, explores the dark side of Australian life in this true crime podcast. He delves into major mysteries, profiles notorious criminals, and examines the characters of yesterday and today. Produced by Jonty Burton, the show is a collaboration with True Crime Australia and the Sunday Herald Sun.

Episodes

The subtle art of standover: When debt collection goes bad Jun 26, 2026 1828 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 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 Adv
Bad sports: More tales of competitors who've turned to the shady side Jun 19, 2026 1661 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 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:
A murder mystery and a touch of history with Candice Fox Jun 12, 2026 2554 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 at:https://www.penguin.com.au/books/redbelly-crossing-9781761345548 Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime
The evil deeds of two evil men. Part 2 Jun 5, 2026 2596 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 horror in the City of Churches. 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 fo
The evil deeds of two evil men. Part 1 May 29, 2026 1626 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 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: 
The monsterous teacher and the very brave boy May 22, 2026 2614 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 justice. Author Michael Madigan joins the show with more.More about his books at: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B01FDHICS6 Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early a
Bar Wars: Inside the attacks on Melbourne's nightlife May 15, 2026 1696 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 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.auL
Our man on the inside May 8, 2026 1127 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 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.co
Objection! What really goes on in our criminal courtrooms May 1, 2026 2232 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 slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at: lifeandcrimes@news.com.auLike the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewr
Farquharson to Freeman: The horror of parents killing their kids Apr 18, 2026 2095 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: lifeandcrimes@news
I was a sovereign citizen Apr 18, 2026 2861 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
The life and death of cop killer Dezi Freeman Apr 10, 2026 1079 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: lifeandcrimes@news.com.auLike the show? Get more at http

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