Ashley Mervyn Coulston was a troubled child who grew up to be an evil man. But it was only after he was put behind bars, that questions arose about a series of similar crimes across Australia.

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The boy who became the Burwood killer

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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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When Louise Faulkner and her daughter Charmian went missing in 1980, all signs pointed to an unspeakable possibility.
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The sins of the father?

Abalone poaching has plagued Australian waters for decades. Now a mix of triad money and local divers is threatening entire ecosystems.
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Cowboys of the coast

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. He betrayed someone who trusted him with an ugly sexual assault. And it took time and determination to bring him to justice.
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The downfall of a dentist

Andrew sits down with Brooke Grebert-Craig, host of a new podcast series about the alleged South Gippsland mushroom poisoning mystery.
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Introducing: The Mushroom Cook

Last episode, we described Andrew 'Benji' Veniamin's rise through the underworld. This week, we describe his death, the trial of Mick Gatto, and Gatto's subsequent acquittal.
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The boy who became the Burwood killer

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