Pablo Escobar was one of the most dangerous men in the world, and he had a bounty on Steve Murphy’s head. For 18 months, Murphy and his partner Javier Peña hunted Escobar across Columbia, often missing the drug lord by minutes. Murphy joins Gary Jubelin to share how they finally captured the king of cocaine, and why he took the famous photo.
Pablo Escobar was once the most wanted man in the world. As the cocaine king of Columbia, Escobar made billions through drug trafficking. He killed anyone who got in his way. Until American agent Steve Murphy helped bring him down.
Lasonya Dutton was found dead in a backyard being attacked by dogs. It is just one of the chilling cases The Advertiser journalists Douglas Smith, Kathryn Bermingham and Emily Olle investigated in the award-winning podcast, Dying Rose – and now they have released a book. On this episode, Gary joined Doug and Emily in their newsroom to look back at what has changed.
Lyall Munro’s life was trapped behind a three-foot fence. Living in prison-like conditions, Lyall was living by the strict rules enforced on him and his community at the mission. Young children were taken away, they lived off fortnightly rations and were isolated from white Australians. When Charlie Perkins and the Freedom Bus Ride came through town in 1965, Lyall Munro’s whole life changed.
The Cronulla Riots shocked the nation. For more than 10 days, violence erupted across the popular Sydney beach. Many were injured, for others, their lives changed forever. Former NSW Police Minister Carl Scully and former Assistant Commissioner Mark Goodwin join Gary to share what happened during the Cronulla Riots.
Evaristo Salas spent two decades fighting for his freedom. Wrongly convicted of murder, the young teenager was forced to endure a world of violence. Every second he was in prison, he was convicted over and over again. After 27 years, he finally walked free. Evaristo joins Gary Jubelin from his childhood home to share the highs and lows of prison, and ultimately how he survived.
Evaristo Salas was sentenced to 32 years prison for a murder he didn’t commit. He was just 15 years old when he was thrown into jail with some of the most violent murderers in the US. It was a nightmare he couldn’t wake up from.
Gary Jubelin joins Sarrah Le Marquand on Something To Talk About, a podcast by Stellar, to chat about everything from policing to podcasting. Gary also reflects on the toughest moment of his career, and explaining that while he felt he lost his identity for a time, a life-changing routine of wellness and meditation practices helped him discover who he is again.
Former detective Vince Hurley is working to end violence against women. From ankle bracelets to educating young boys, the criminologist joins Gary Jubelin to share how we can stop women being murdered.
When Vince Hurley was in the police, he went to 20 domestics in one night. He once held a 10 year old child in his arms as she died from stab wounds inflicted by her father. Although his detective career ended when he was pushed off a roof by crooks, Vince is now unmasking the dark truth of injustice in Australia: women killed at the hands of men.
As a woman in the police, Veronica Gorrie felt she had to work 10 times harder than her male colleagues to earn her spot in the squad. From ending sieges with cigarettes to using dark humour to cope with horrific events, the award-winning author joins Gary Jubelin to discuss the brutal policing culture, shocking truths of injustice and her biggest regrets.
Growing up, Veronica Gorrie feared the police. As an Aboriginal person, it’s their first instinct to call on each other, rather than the officers in blue. But that didn’t stop her from becoming a cop. For 10 years, Veronica enforced the law. She’s been assaulted, abused and even reported a complaint against herself. This is what policing is like through the eyes of an Aboriginal woman.
From Terry Falconer’s murder and road side meditation to his portrayal in Underbelly and his private life, Gary Jubelin answers all your questions. Joined by former guest and friend of the podcast, Andrew Hamilton, the comedian puts Gary in the interrogation seat.
Why did Gary join the police? Why was he kicked off a plane? Why was he attacked by dogs during a covert operation? Who are the dumbest crooks?
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