Just 12 months before Andrew Krakouer played in the WAFL Grand Final, he was sitting in a prison cell. Years later, he played in a Grand Final at the MCG in front of 90,000 rowdy fans. Although he spent time behind bars, Krakouer told Gary Jubelin he isn’t a bad person, he just did a bad thing - and he reveals why he wouldn’t change a thing.

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AFL star Andrew Krakouer was at the height of his footy career when he was sent to prison. It was a place he hoped never to end up, after spending his childhood visiting his own father in jail. In 2008, he was found guilty of serious assault, swapping his footy jersey for prison greens. Looking back at his life, Krakouer talks Gary Jubelin through the highs and lows. 

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The team at I Catch Killers is deeply saddened by the passing of our good friend Russell Manser. Russell has helped so many people in his life. The courage that he showed to turn his life around and help other people was truly inspirational. You will be missed brother. Rest in peace.

This episode is from the archives, and was first published on 11 November 2021.

In part two of Gary's chat with Russell he talks about his time in prison and how he became driven to get involved in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

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The team at I Catch Killers is deeply saddened by the passing of our good friend Russell Manser. Russell has helped so many people in his life. The courage that he showed to turn his life around and help other people was truly inspirational. You will be missed brother. Rest in peace.

This episode is from the archives, and was first published on 8 November 2021.

Russell Manser has an extensive criminal history. He robbed banks, escaped from custody, was a heroin addict and spent 23 years in gaol.

What wasn’t known about Russell is that he was the victim of institutionalised sexual abuse. He's a tough guy who has the courage to talk about his experiences and encourage others to come forward.

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The worlds of crime, sport, media, law and business come together in part two of this special celebratory episode of I Catch Killers for Johnny Lewis. The coach has saved many lives - including Garth Wood's. The former boxer, who recently spent time in jail, reveals how he spent his days in his cell thinking about fond memories with Lewis, which ultimately pulled him through.

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Australian athletes including Jeff Fenech and actor Matt Nable were among those who lined up to celebrate legendary boxing trainer Johnny Lewis during an extraordinary ‘This Is Your Life’-style tribute for his 80th birthday. Lewis spent his career working with everyone from prisoners and former criminals to everyday people, helping to turn their lives around. He even saved Gary Jubelin when he hit rock bottom. 

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Jack Laurence has spoken to some of the most terrifying criminals in the US, including a contract killer called Wild Bill whose crimes made him as one of the country's most wanted criminals. The host of the One Minute Remaining podcast tells Gary Jubelin what it is like to spend time deep in conversation with a murderer, and why he chose to publish what Wild Bill told him.

 

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Convicted murderers call Jack Laurence at all hours - in the early morning; while he’s out doing the groceries; when he’s about to go to bed. It’s all in a day’s work for the podcaster, who records his One Minute Remaining series of telephone interviews with US prisoners from the comfort of his child’s toy room. Doing so, he’s interviewed contract killers, those who have been wrongly convicted, and people on death row. 

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Joe Williams achieved huge success as a professional rugby league player and champion boxer, but was diagnosed as bipolar and also suffered from brain trauma and racism. At his lowest point, he wanted to end his life. Despite everything he’s been through, Joe wouldn’t change any of it. This is how he retrained his brain and found freedom.

 

This episode of I Catch Killers discusses self harm. If this raises any issues or concerns, you can reach out to Lifeline on 131114.

 

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Former rugby league star Joe Williams was only 13 when he signed his first deal with the Sydney Roosters and dreamed of becoming like the players he saw on television. But the mix of drugs and alcohol he used to manage pressure and escape his own emotions cost him a promising career. This is how Joe turned his life around after.

 

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