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Subscribe to Crime X+ today. The Devil’s Apprentice is the story of one of Australia’s most shocking crimes - the murder of two policemen in cold blood. It’s also the story of one of the men convicted of that crime and his 22 year fight for freedom. It’s a story of sacrifice, secrets, corruption and bloodshed. Throughout the series, you’ll hear from people that were there - through the investigations, the trials, the lies and the heartache. And you’ll hear directly from the man at the centre of it all. He speaks publicly for the first time. And it’s unmissable.

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    • Jun 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 11 EPISODES


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    Introducing: Life and Crimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 23:08


    Enjoy a sneak peak into another series from the team behind this podcast, called Life and Crimes. Life and Crimes' a weekly series where veteran reporter Andrew Rule shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life. Andrew is joined by Anthony Dowsley to talk about the twists and turns in the Jason Roberts case. If you enjoy this episode, you can listen early and ad-free to Life and Crimes now on Crime X+.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Episode 9 - Justice has a price

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 57:36


    Subscribe to Crime X+ today A jury decides Jason Roberts' fate in a 24-year saga that only leaves shattered lives in its wake.  More information at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 8 - Second chance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 42:17


    Subscribe to Crime X+ today WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE. Jason Roberts gets another day in court. And lined up to testify against him at his retrial is an old foe. More information at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Episode 7 - The Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 37:22


    Subscribe to Crime X+ today A secret document falls into a journalist's hands. A document that will change everything.  More information at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Episode 6 - Rainmaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 59:09


    Subscribe to Crime X+ today Decorated homicide detective Ron Iddles is asked to review the case of Jason Roberts. His enquiries go in unexpected directions and raise questions about the guilt of Jason Roberts, including an alibi. More information at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 5 - Lucifer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 39:51


    Subscribe to Crime X+ today While Bandali Debs sits in prison for his crimes, information comes out about his past life. And it paints a picture of pure evil. More information at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 4 - The first trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 33:52


    Subscribe to Crime X+ today Police have what they need. Bandali Debs and Jason Roberts go to trial, where prosecutors outline exactly what they think happened on the night of the police murders. More information at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 3 - The hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 38:17


    Subscribe to Crime X+ today WARNING: This episode includes explicit language. In order to catch suspect Bandali Debs, the police wiretap his house, his car and the house of his young associate, Jason Roberts. For months they listen to every conversation, and wait for the moment to strike.  More information at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 2 - The river of glass

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 52:44


    Subscribe to Crime X+ today A police task force is assembled to try and catch the person or people who murdered Gary Silk and Rodney Miller. There were no witnesses, and barely any evidence left behind at the scene of the crime, except for a river of glass.  More information at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Episode 1 - Minutes after midnight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 36:27


    Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Two brave young cops are killed in cold blood while looking for two armed robbers. Following their deaths the biggest manhunt in Victorian history begins, as police scramble for clues to who murdered their comrades. Journalist Anthony Dowsley has spent years following the murders. He goes on a journey to uncover the truth which eventually leads down the path of freedom for one of the men who were arrested - and he speaks publicly for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: The Devil's Apprentice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 1:53


    The Devil's Apprentice is the story of one of Australia's most shocking crimes - the murder of two policemen in cold blood. It's also the story of one of the men convicted of that crime and his 22 year fight for freedom. It's a story of sacrifice, secrets, corruption and bloodshed. Throughout the series, you'll hear from people that were there - through the investigations, the trials, the lies and the heartache. And you'll hear directly from the man at the centre of it all. He speaks publicly for the first time. And it's unmissable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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